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The first couple times were a little interesting, but it got more fun and more predictable as I learned how the water reacted. Generally it's follow the rule of, as slow and steady as possible while maintaining momentum. No stopping, and keep the revs slightly higher while slipping the clutch.
Honestly I don't like lumpy water crossings where I can't see the bottom, but the road should have been quite smooth. If it had run-off from the fields it could have been slippery too.
I was keen to try it a few times as it was tidal. You have the flow of the river, and then proper waves formed by the cars also going through. So, as you move forward your bike begins washing out (literally).
That was great practice, because you're being pushed sideways, and then you are also trying to flow with the waves formed by the other vehicles.
Of course, once you're in the water and broken the surface you can pin it... but the bigger the splash the less visibility.
Can't find any videos online. Hopefully something surfaces eventually...
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And to think I went years not riding through the winter, sounds equally exciting as terrifying. Glad the DR is rolling again.