Serendipity
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It didn't hurt that much.
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After 2 months of owning a roadbike I had my first puncture today , I was cycling through a town that I've passed through before but haven't paid much attention to.
Stopping the bike, I figured that it would be easier to pump up the tire with a track pump than my Mini-pump, so I asked a pedestrian if there was a LBS, he looked at me smiled and pointed to a bikeshop that was about 20yards down the road.
The owner couldn't have been more helpful(they always are), and after a nice chat I went on my way again.
So have you been the recipient of good fortune on your travels ?
Stopping the bike, I figured that it would be easier to pump up the tire with a track pump than my Mini-pump, so I asked a pedestrian if there was a LBS, he looked at me smiled and pointed to a bikeshop that was about 20yards down the road.
The owner couldn't have been more helpful(they always are), and after a nice chat I went on my way again.
So have you been the recipient of good fortune on your travels ?
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A puncture only 20 yds. from a bike shop that was open? I find that amazing.
What I don't find amazing is the help you got.
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The laws of averages says that the next flat will be 7 billion light years (or anywhere in North Dakota) from the nearest pump that will fit your tube.
Your one lucky dude.
But the LBS attitude is typical.
Your one lucky dude.
But the LBS attitude is typical.
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