{"id":17901,"date":"2026-01-17T15:10:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T12:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/%f0%9f%9a%b4%e2%99%82%ef%b8%8f-a-beginners-guide-to-tackling-potholes-on-your-bike\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T22:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:07:56","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-tackling-potholes-on-your-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/en\/a-beginners-guide-to-tackling-potholes-on-your-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner\u2019s Guide to Handling Potholes on Your Bike!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17901\" class=\"elementor elementor-17901 elementor-17886\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f36a7bd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f36a7bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e7fd01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e7fd01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u26a0\ufe0f Potholes aren\u2019t just a nuisance\u2014they\u2019re a real danger! \n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55b8e15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55b8e15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"308\">\u2744\ufe0f January and February are peak pothole season on UK roads!<br data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"141\">With the cold weather and heavy rain, estimates say there are over a million potholes on the roads. For drivers, potholes are usually just an inconvenience, but they can damage cars if they\u2019re big enough.    <\/p><p data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"618\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f For cyclists, however, they\u2019re much more dangerous!<br>Potholes can damage bikes, from punctured tires to bent wheels or even a broken frame. Even worse, they can cause serious injuries, like bruises, broken limbs, or head injuries\u2014and in tragic cases, have led to fatalities from accidents or being thrown into traffic.          <\/p><p data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"787\">\ud83d\udcca A survey of UK cyclists for National Pothole Day 2022 found that 21% had an accident because of a pothole, 22% of those were injured, and 63% had damage to their bikes.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18896f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"18896f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner1-768x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17894\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner1-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner1-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner1.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">\u26a0\ufe0f Road conditions are often at their worst near the kerb!<br>Make sure to keep enough distance and ride slightly away from the edge to avoid potential hazards.  <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-822270c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"822270c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udca5 How Potholes Form<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecdfd6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ecdfd6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"289\">Potholes are collapsed areas in the asphalt caused by a mix of bad weather and traffic pressure.<br>The main issue is the freeze-and-thaw cycle that happens frequently during a British winter. <\/p><p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"498\">Roads develop cracks from normal wear and tear.<br>Water seeps into these cracks and turns to ice when it freezes. The ice expands, causing further damage to the road.<br>When the ice melts, it leaves a gap, and repeated throughout winter, this process forms potholes.      <\/p><p data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"611\">The weight of cars makes things worse!<br>The heavier and larger the vehicles\u2014especially SUVs\u2014the more the road weakens, and the more potholes form.   <\/p><p data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"829\">If it seems like UK roads are full of potholes, that\u2019s true.<br>Cold, wet winters followed by warmer spells, combined with a lack of road maintenance, create the perfect conditions for potholes to form.<br>Quieter back roads, often favored by cyclists, are even more likely to be affected.     <\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"987\">Estimates say there are around six potholes per mile on council-controlled roads in England and Wales,<br>and potholes contributed to more than 22,000 vehicle breakdowns in 2024. <\/p><p data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1073\">The estimated cost to repair potholes in England and Wales alone is around \u00a317 billion. \ud83d\udea7<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b26f03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0b26f03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner2-768x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17892\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner2-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner2-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner2.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">\ud83d\udea8 Potholes often form around drains!<br>Always stay alert while riding to avoid any surprises on the road.  <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87a87c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87a87c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Avoiding potholes is always the best option!<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d50b23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d50b23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"223\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"173\">Before heading out on your bike, make sure your tyres are in excellent condition! <\/strong><br data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"176\">This reduces the risk of damage or problems while riding.<\/p><p data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"442\">\ud83d\udca8 You can let a little air out of your tyre to improve comfort and grip, but don\u2019t go below the recommended pressure, as this can cause a pinch puncture if you hit a sharp edge of a pothole.<br>If you\u2019re using tubeless tyres, this won\u2019t be an issue.    <\/p><p data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"581\">\u2744\ufe0f You can also switch your tyres to sturdier winter versions.<br>If there\u2019s enough clearance, wider tyres give better grip. Some people even have a dedicated winter bike!   <\/p><p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"700\">\u26a0\ufe0f The best approach is to avoid potholes whenever possible.<br>If you usually ride on quiet roads, consider switching to main roads that are better maintained and well lit.<\/p><p data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"844\">\ud83c\udf19 If you ride at night, make sure your front and rear lights are bright enough to spot any potential hazards.<br>The law requires lights if you\u2019re riding between sunset and sunrise.  <\/p><p data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1081\">\u23f1\ufe0f Potholes can form overnight, so stay alert and ride at a safe speed.<br>Set off early to give yourself plenty of time, and watch the road ahead, especially discolored patches.<br>Keeping an eye on other cyclists helps too\u2014any sudden swerve could indicate a hazard.      <\/p><p data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1247\">\ud83d\udc40 Being alert to any hazards gives you more time to react.<br>Sudden swerving can be dangerous, so your position on the road matters.<br>Staying away from the kerb gives you space to maneuver safely, whether left or right.    <\/p><p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1344\">\ud83d\udca6 And finally, never ride through puddles, no matter how tempting.<br>Standing water can easily hide a deep and dangerous pothole.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2447f69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2447f69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner3-768x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17890\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner3-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner3-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner3.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">\u26a0\ufe0f A large pothole like this can easily damage your bike\u2014or even injure the rider!<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-561edad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"561edad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u274c Don\u2019t ride through it!<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ce799f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ce799f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"168\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"166\">\u26a0\ufe0f Sometimes avoiding a pothole isn\u2019t possible, so it\u2019s important to know how to ride safely! <\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"360\">If there\u2019s time and the pothole isn\u2019t too big, you might try to dodge it with a quick maneuver.<br>This involves turning the handlebars quickly in one direction and then back, so the front wheel steers around the pothole while you and the rear wheel pass over it. <\/p><p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"485\">But if you have any doubts about doing this, it\u2019s best not to try.<br>There\u2019s a risk that the front wheel goes one way while you and the rear wheel go another. <\/p><p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"676\">If you have no choice but to ride over the pothole, stand slightly off the saddle and keep your pedals level.<br>Lean your body back and press your heels against the pedals to brace your feet.<br>Keeping your weight behind the bike reduces the chance of going over the handlebars.<\/p><p data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"867\">\ud83d\udc50 <strong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"716\">Hold the handlebars firmly, but stay relaxed. <\/strong>Keep your elbows and knees slightly bent.<br>Hit the pothole square on and ride straight over it.<br>Don\u2019t try to steer and don\u2019t brake \u2014 now is not the time to take your hands off the bars!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-454f5a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"454f5a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner4-768x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-17888\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner4-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner4-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beginner4.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Avoid a pothole like this by carefully moving out into the road and riding around it.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6763a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6763a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If You Hit the Pothole<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05485cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05485cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"291\">\u26a0\ufe0f If all attempts to avoid it fail and you end up hitting the pothole, there are a few steps you should follow.<br>First, check yourself and your bike for any damage. If you\u2019re injured, make sure to get medical attention if needed.     <\/p><p data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"450\">If you or your bike have been damaged, seek legal advice.<br>Note the date and time, and if there are any witnesses, get their details so your solicitor can take a full statement if you decide to pursue a personal injury claim.     <\/p><p data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"635\">\ud83d\udcf8 Try to take photos of the pothole, and record its depth, width, and position on the road.<br>Also document any injuries to yourself or damage to your bike or clothing.<br>If you received medical attention, keep a record of your medical notes and any prescribed medication.    <\/p><p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"803\">Cycling UK members get free advice from our legal partners, Cycle SOS, and full insurance provides peace of mind.<br>Members also receive discounts on cycle insurance from Bikmo. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6439e30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6439e30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fill That Hole<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa9ef44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa9ef44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1007\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Local authorities are responsible for maintaining roads within their area, including fixing potholes.<br>They are required to carry out regular inspections, but they can\u2019t repair potholes if they don\u2019t know about them, and potholes form quickly.    <\/p><p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1160\">Authorities rely on road users to report potholes, and this is where you come in!<br>Cycling UK\u2019s Fill That Hole app lets you report any potholes quickly and easily.  <\/p><p data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1393\">All you need to do is fill in the form with the required details, and it will be sent automatically to the relevant authority.<br>The form also allows you to report other road hazards or issues.<br>The website is mobile-friendly, so you don\u2019t need to download an app\u2014just bookmark the page and you\u2019re ready to go.    <\/p><p data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1479\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Reporting any potholes you come across while riding helps make the roads safer for everyone!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u26a0\ufe0f Potholes aren\u2019t just a nuisance\u2014they\u2019re a real danger! \u2744\ufe0f January and February are peak pothole season on UK roads!With the cold weather and heavy rain, estimates say there are over a million potholes on the roads. 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