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My nice firm road surface transforms into shallow "kitty litter" as the road passes through a wash area

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Since the pea gravel here isn't too deep, I can maintain traction on most of this stretch, thanks to my fat 2.3" Serfas "Swoop" tires. Still, I occasionally end up walking the 10-ton bike, hoping for firmer ground ahead.