Originally Posted by mgw4jc

Insanely long thread for a yes or no question.

I carry a pump, tube and patch kit, but my most recent blow-out was a hole in the tire, not just the tube. When attempting to inflate the new tube, it came out of the hole in the tire sidewall and would have popped quickly. I phoned in a ride from the wife and got new tires as a result.

One cyclist passed me while I was waiting and asked if I needed anything. I waved him on. I wouldn't necessarily have been embarrassed if I did need help, but rather felt bad for interrupting his ride.