Originally Posted by
joiedevivre
I'd like to add this. On Monday morning I tried the wedging technique. I didn't have a block of wood, so I used a wine bottle cork. It was one of those corks that is more of a rubber texture than a cork texture. I was able to trim it fairly easily to get the derailleur to where I needed it to be. The cork fell out about 2 and a half miles into my ride, but it got me almost all the way there. a thought for anyone who also needs a quick fix in the future. Put a wine cork in your pack.
Better yet, bring the whole bottle and drink it while you fix your bike.