My first p*ncture! Just left work and noticed that the back end felt kind of loose. Stopped to have a look and the back tyre was completely flat. Got all my gear out, turned the bike upside down and tried to pump up the spare tube ready for my first refit - only to find my pump didn't work (Topeak - hardly ever used). Luckily, a passing mountain biker stopped and helped me - in fact he pretty much took over and did it all in record time - not that I was complaining. Stopped at Halfords on the way back and got a new pump, new spare inner tube and a helmet, which I've been meaning to buy for quite some time. Had an uneventful journey home in lovely weather.

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Lee the mountain biker for sorting me out - I didn't even have to ask, he just came up and offered to help. A true gent!