I wanted to ride at least three days this week. This is pretty much what I did.

I left the house at 5 am and the wind was at about 20 mph but I still rode (perhaps this was a mistake). The ride to work was all head wind and it was a tough go. I felt like I was a big sail wind and it was holding me back. I learm this portion of the commute to just suck it up, spin more then mash, and take a little extra time to get there.

The commute home..... well. I left work and within the first 1/2 mile, I broke a spoke. This is the second spoke in two days (seriously). I was still able to ride. I realize that I need a stronger wheel built.... no problem there. My bike mechanic is a good friend and I feed him with food. We have a good relationship.

So.... about 5 miles away from home, I get a flat. No problem really. I have changed it out on my road bike a lot. Well.... not good with my mtn bike. I have shrader valves (I think) and my presta pump doesnt work on shrader valves. Ok... I learned but no worries, I have CO2. So I change the tire out and ready to fill and notice that my damn co2 cartidge is not threded and my head of my co2 valve is threaded. I am screwed.

I am new to this area... no family. I dont really know where I am (I am riding from memory and new to the area) so I called my wife. And thankful to google lattitude on our phones, she found me.

Went straight to the bike shop and changed out from shraeder to presta and bought a pump. Got the tire fixed and ready to go next week.

I learned a lot!