Originally Posted by
CraigB
I should clarify that the rain ended about 40 minutes and 12 or so miles before the flat, and the flat, as I alluded to, was the result of my damaging the rubber at the base of the valve stem, not from any debris sticking to the tires.
Yup, don't worry it was clear that the flat was due to the stem. I just figured that since you mentioned both rain and flats, I'd go on a slight tangent and talk about rain causing flats!