Originally Posted by
dcrowell
My rear tire blew out on the 2nd Street Bridge. The sidewall was damaged, so no throwing a new tube in. Luckily, I'm close to a bike shop at that point. I walked the remaining mile or so, got a new tire, and was on my way.
Here's a trick that will get you home the next time you have a tear in the sidewall (you'll no doubt find this elsewhere in BF).
The dollar boot: Fold a dollar in half twice, or until it's just a bit larger than the hole (you don't leave home without cash, right?). The newer and crisper the bill the better; it needs to be strong. Hold it in place over the hole as you reinstall the tube. Inflate and ride.
I've done it--it works as long as the hole isn't too large. Don't try to ride a century with it. I managed the remaining ten miles or so to my home. And, yes, other denominations will work as well
