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Old 06-17-10 | 12:01 PM
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mjw16
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From: Alexandria, VA

Bikes: IRO Model 19, Surly Crosscheck, 1989 Arnie Nashbar, Cannondale CAADX, Niner Air 9

Got another flat yesterday afternoon but, the tube held well/long enough for me to get home on it. This was really surprising given the amount of air that was coming out initially. It happened near the rugby fields just as what looked to be a storm was approaching. I was walking the bike to a nearby, shaded picnic table when I noticed the leak had stopped. Since I didn't feel like changing the tube in a rainstorm, I thought I'd try to get to one of the overpasses near the airport but, once I got there I figured I'd continue on until I ran completely out of air. It didn't happen and I was able to make it home. Another bonus, the patch that I put on last night is actually holding, even at 120 psi-that's a rare occurance for me.

The ride in this morning was nice and this afternoon's ride home promises to be spectacular-I wish this weather would last all summer. Just gotta make it 1 1/2 more days without a flat then, I drop off the rr. wheel for a re-build and we're on vacation for a week. This will be a nice way to finish out the week.
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