While still feeling good about myself for yesterday's 27.5 mile ride, Alex and I took off for a long ride this afternoon. We have come to enjoy going down county rodes we have never traveled before. About 12 miles into our anticipated 20-25 mile ride I noticed my bike was a little sluggish, and thought I would put some air into the rear tire. Everything was going fine as I was inflating the tire until I removed the pump from the valve stem and a steady "shhhhhh" whispered in my ear. There was a leak where the valve stem meets the tube.
Great news...I have not only one, but two extra tubes! Bad news!...They are at home! Luckily Robin was at home, and sped to our rescue.
My friend Linc suggested that I get some practice repairing common bicycle ailments. The repair went smoothly, and took only 10 - 15 minutes. Obviously I learned something important today: Carry what you need to repair your bike!
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I hope I don't have to get you on the bridge trip. :) I like Linc's suggestion.
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