Originally Posted by Gallo

i was on a century ride and my tire shredded. no real cause that I could see a conti gatorskin. I called my wife to pick me up and a guy stopped by and asked if I needed help. I said no the only thing that could save me is a new tire. He took off his backpack and gave me tire. I said I could not pay for it as I had no money he said no worries just continue the ride. I called the wife said I was fine and rode on.

it was so cool.