Norwottuck Trail – Rainy Ride – 20 Miles

When out this morning for a wet bike ride.  It was misting or a slight drizzle, but it was nice.  Rode the Norwottuck Trail past the Hampshire Mall. About a mile or two past the mall I thought I had picked up a rock in the front tire a bit later I noticed it was starting to go flat… not a rock but a piece of glass, bummer!  Where is that patch kit and frame pump?   Something I never got around to adding to my bike.  So our only choice… to walk…

The Mall has a Dicks Sporting Goods store so I figured I could pick up what I needed to make the repair there.  Bought a patch kit and asked if I could bring my bike in and use the pump…  She said yes, alright!  Now I gotta get this thing patched.  Used my keys as tire levers it worked well… The patch stuck and it held air.  So off we go! Lesson learned,time to get a repair kit on the bike.   The ride totaled up at about 20 miles so it was a good morning ride…

Things I need for the repair kit:

1. Patch kit
2. Tire levers
3. Mini pump
4. Bike multitool

I think that should make a good repair kit. I am also thinking about adding Slime to my tubes and tire liners. The tires on my bike are puncture resistant commuter tires.  Not so much I guess… Time to make these things flat proof!

See Also:

1. Nuisance of the Woods – Ticks