Originally Posted by
JayKay3000
I've been caught out like this and with no tools to either have to pickup the bike and walk with it or (not recommended) keep riding on the rim since a fully loaded bike is a bit heavy to carry. For me, riding on wider tires it didn't damage the wheel or destroy the tire casing after about 3 miles. But it wasn't fun or safe. Fix the dang thing.
I understand folks not wanting to be encumbered by a lot of stuff when riding; however it's just such a good idea to at least consider a few tire irons and patch kit. Yes, one can "fix the dang thing" now but that is absolutely no guarantee that the next ride will be free of punctures.