It felt SO good to get out on the road today - Hermes and I took out the tandem because it was sporting its fenders (and I really didn't want to get my Orbea Orca all dirty). Also, that strong wind from the south was a lot easier to handle on the tandem. Flat #1 on the rear tire - light rain starting but we were equipped with rain jackets and a fast tire change. We picked up a couple fellow Webcor cyclists, having a great time and flat #2. Thoroughly check out the tire and find a couple gashes which we try to "boot." Finally make it to Peet's and the hot coffee makes everything better. Heading back home, flying with a tail wind, some stray sunshine, and riding for a while with a woman from the Webcor women's pro team and her pro husband. Flat #3 - and very frustrated. We are now out of tubes (but we have a patch kit) - Ted is kind to give us a tube. Can't find a leak in the flatted tube - seems to be a valve problem. One more flat and I call a cab to pick up the car! We make it back to car FAST and no more flats! Thanks to everyone who stopped and offered to help. Cyclists are GREAT people!