Patched my first tire in 20 years today. I usually carry a spare tube and use it instead of the patch kit by choice. I used my spare tube last night because of another flat I got yesterday (it doesn't ran but it poors!). I found a bit of shade and did the repair. I was very glad I had everything to do the job! This morning was a lot cooler than yesterday morning. If it weren't for the flat I would have likely set a record for myself as I was averaging 19+ mph. But alas, I suppose things like this happen. It is just nice to be back on the bike, even with the flats (btw, I changed the tire too last night so it wasn't the tire, just bad luck I guess). I had the gauranteed tube protectors in too so I guess I have some free tubes coming, woohoo!