LOL i wrote a little something about chicken-strips in my blog today!
Meh, it's bike related so I'll put it up on here!
I think too many people are toad-scared of new tyres, and because of this they make things a whole lot worse by being tense and panicy!
When you think about it, someone will shove on a set of brand new tyres at a racetrack, and go straight out the pits and be knee-down on the first corner - remember you don't have to be going fast to go knee-down!
The best way is to get heat into the tyres first. Maybe even do a few motorway junctions if you're really paranoid?
Then just be smooth and gentle with the bike, easing it into the corners and not throwing it in and being snatchy.
If it's wet - ride like you've got stabilisers on until it's dry, though!
