Originally Posted by
Brutal.Roadrnr
Having to call the wife to come pick me up (no repair kit or skills yet for tires) was humiliating.
Self inflicted wound there?
When you put your kit together don't forget to get a tire boot or a piece of canvas. This is basically a patch for the tire itself, because if you put a big enough gash on the tire the tube can't be inflated without it breaking.