I've been wrenching for 20 + years. Seems like every time I go for a ride I'm stopping to help someone. Either a flat or a busted derailleur.
Got a job as Ride Guide because I was able to fix a guy's front disc brake. Turns out the guy was part owner in a shop.
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger