Finally, a Flat
 

Well, since it has been over a year since I have had a flat. 5,000 miles or so. I guess it is time for me to have a flat. So, I had one when I woke up before I left. Then the tube I put in had a faulty stem. So, after I have it back on the bike and can't pump it it.

Then about 8 miles into the ride, I got another one. I guess having to change my tube three times makes up for not having the flats.

Hopefully, the ride home isn't as bad. But, we shall see.

Was the mid-ride flat definitely caused by a puncture?

I'm pretty sure it wasn't a pinch flat. After I put the tire on the tube, I checked the wheel to make sure that the tube was all in the tire, but I will check tonight. It wasn't 100% flat, but it went flat enough that I'm pretty sure it was a flat.

At, 1st I didin't know what to do. It took me a second to remember how to change a flat on the road. Glad I still carry all the tools I need.

How is the cycling in Layton, by the way? My wife and I were looking at a house there not long ago, but I haven't really spent much time in the area (I've only been in Utah about five years). It seemed a bit hilly for my taste, but then again we were mainly on Hill Field Road.

Cycling is great. I mainly ride to work Lay to North Ogden every day, but there are great hills and plenty of areas to ride in Layton, Syracuse, Clinton, and out west. great riding.

I finally checked the tube last night, and it was a pinch flat, I don't think. There was a single small hose by the presta valve. Not sure what would have caused it. Somehow it must have been pinched.