Originally Posted by cavernmech

Shortest......Alleycat......Evar. Got to the start 5 minutes late. Flatted at the Ex checkpoiont. No tube, pump or kit. Checkpoint dude had no supplies either. Waited for another racer for tube. No luck. Walked to streetcar *SHUDDER* Lamented idiocy and irony of bike mechanic having no kit on lonely ride to the shop. Posted to Bikeforums fully anticipating....nay expecting humourous jibes at my expense. YAY!