... but apparently flat tires don't abide by that rule. I was out riding at lunch, cruising down Springville Main street at about 28 miles per hour (I love that stretch of road) when all of the sudden I felt the bike bouncing in rhythm with my pedal stroke. That's a sure sign that the rear tire is going or has gone flat. As I slowed to a stop I could hear air hissing out of my rear tire. I discovered as I inspected the tire that I had ridden over some sort of twisted, rusted metal roofing staple.
Fortunately, I keep a spare tube and a CO2 catridge handy for repairing flats. Within a couple of minutes I was back on the bike and made it safely to my lunch destination (Subway).
Later that day... I was riding home from my piano lesson through Hwy 89 in Mapleton when I heard a sharp pop and then a whole lot of hissing. Within a couple of seconds my rear tire was completely flat. The offending piece of road debris was no longer stuck in the tire, but the impression left in my tire looked like it had been caused by a thumbtack. Now who would leave one of those sitting in the middle of the road?
Fortunately, I keep a spare tube and a CO2 catridge handy for repairing flats. Oh wait, I already used my spare tube and CO2 catridge. Damnit! Luckily, I was able to get ahold of Rosey just before she was about to head out on a ride of her own. She was gracious enough to come and rescue me.
I'm starting to think that I need steel belted road bike tires :)
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That my friend is why on top of air and tube, I carry a patch kit for those cases where I run out of tubes. Also another pointer to help you with is carry a small rag to wipe out the inside of your tire. Sometimes you run over glass or something that sticks on the inside of your tire. That way you can get the offending object out and not cut up your fingers in the process. That is my two cents ;)
Yeah, I was wishing that I had a patch kit with me yesterday... although it wouldn't have done any good because I was out of CO2. There's only so much that I can stuff into that little pouch :)
Wow, what a day.
I have since discovered that my rear tire has a nice gash in it from the second flat and that I'll probably need to replace the whole tire. That makes the second time in a month. This is turning into an expensive hobby :(
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