Originally Posted by SDRider

Jeff, you need to get over your fear of flats. It's inevitable and it's really simple to change a tube out in a matter of minutes. Keep your tires properly inflated, check your tires for wear and replace when necessary and watch the debris you ride over/through and try to avoid the nasty stuff and you'll rarely have flats.

Carry a spare tube and a CO2 cartridge and a pump for backup and you'll never have to worry about it.