When will they ever learn
08-21-22, 03:44 PM
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When will they ever learn
Out for a ride today on the bike trails. I meet up with a guy walking his $5000 bike, at least that much. He has a flat tire. He has no tools no spare tubes or patch kit. He had already walked 5 miles, and had 5 to go.
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Originally Posted by rydabent
Out for a ride today on the bike trails. I meet up with a guy walking his $5000 bike, at least that much. He has a flat tire. He has no tools no spare tubes or patch kit. He had already walked 5 miles, and had 5 to go.
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Who is "they"?
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Who is "they"?
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At least the person wasn't bothering anybody.
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And, seeing as you spoke with they to determine milage walked/home, did you offer to fix they's flat?
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Originally Posted by Barry2
And, seeing as you spoke with they to determine milage walked/home, did you offer to fix they's flat?
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08-21-22, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Barry2
did you offer to fix they's flat?
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If I bothered to stop and talk to him I would have offered to fix it. Also suggested he Uber it home if it couldn't be fixed.
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Originally Posted by stevel610
If I bothered to stop and talk to him they I would have offered to fix it. Also suggested he they Uber it home if it couldn't be fixed.
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Originally Posted by stevel610
If I bothered to stop and talk to him I would have offered to fix it. Also suggested he Uber it home if it couldn't be fixed.
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OK, now I understand.
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How do you know it was a $5000 bike and not $3900????
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Originally Posted by rydabent
Out for a ride today on the bike trails. I meet up with a guy walking his $5000 bike, at least that much. He has a flat tire. He has no tools no spare tubes or patch kit. He had already walked 5 miles, and had 5 to go.
Did you have a patch kit? If so, offer it up next time.
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08-21-22, 05:27 PM
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I always ask.
Last year on the GAP/C&O I saw a couple of strong cyclists reduced to walking because they ran out of patches. They ended up Ubering to a bike store to get new tubes.
I met another guy, a rec rider, walking his bike. He had a slow leak, so we pumped him up so he could ride at least part way back to his car. I got two flats on the ride.
Last year on the GAP/C&O I saw a couple of strong cyclists reduced to walking because they ran out of patches. They ended up Ubering to a bike store to get new tubes.
I met another guy, a rec rider, walking his bike. He had a slow leak, so we pumped him up so he could ride at least part way back to his car. I got two flats on the ride.
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Originally Posted by rydabent
Out for a ride today on the bike trails. I meet up with a guy walking his $5000 bike, at least that much. He has a flat tire. He has no tools no spare tubes or patch kit. He had already walked 5 miles, and had 5 to go.
Originally Posted by wolfchild
I wouldn't even stop....Let them take responsibility
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Originally Posted by rydabent
Out for a ride today on the bike trails. I meet up with a guy walking his $5000 bike, at least that much. He has a flat tire. He has no tools no spare tubes or patch kit. He had already walked 5 miles, and had 5 to go.
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Originally Posted by Atlas Shrugged
Gee, I am bored today what should I do? Create a fictional situation and see if I can find people who validate my existence.
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Originally Posted by wolfchild
If i was in that situation I wouldn't fix their flat. I wouldn't even stop....Let them take responsibility and carry their own spare tube, pump and repair kit.
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Originally Posted by Atlas Shrugged
How do you determine the appropriate amount of preparedness for someone who is in need of assistance?
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I felt bad that I had no tubes, until I met a man with no pump.
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08-21-22, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Atlas Shrugged
How do you determine the appropriate amount of preparedness for someone who is in need of assistance?
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08-21-22, 06:28 PM
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People don’t learn (myself included), and even the best of us have our bad moments. I used to roll up on motorcycle accidents on a regular basis, most involved sport bikes. It used to amaze me that someone would get on a sport bike wearing nothing but a t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers, and then go out stunting on the highway. Falling off a bike at 100 kph or faster with nothing but a little cotton between you and the asphalt is an effective way to remove tattoos, but skin grafts and silver oxide ointment are much more expensive than proper protective clothing, provided you are lucky enough to survive the fall in the first place.
I’ve known how to patch tubes since I was 8. I became a “serious” cyclist at 12 when I completed my first century. I worked as a mechanic in a bike shop between high school and joining the Army, I raced internationally in my late 20’s. Have I been caught with a flat out on the road without a patch kit or spare tube? Yes I have. Sometimes I have forgotten to put these things in my car, or left my kit on another bike. But I would rather play with the odds than cancel my ride.
I’ve known how to patch tubes since I was 8. I became a “serious” cyclist at 12 when I completed my first century. I worked as a mechanic in a bike shop between high school and joining the Army, I raced internationally in my late 20’s. Have I been caught with a flat out on the road without a patch kit or spare tube? Yes I have. Sometimes I have forgotten to put these things in my car, or left my kit on another bike. But I would rather play with the odds than cancel my ride.
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Originally Posted by wolfchild
The cyclist in OPs post had a flat....The appropriate amount of preparedness for dealing with flats is to carry a spare tubes, pump, tire levers. and a multitool. If the cyclist in OPs post took responsibility and carried those items he wouldn't have to walk 10 miles.
Do you really believe this fictional rider was going to walk 10 miles?
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Originally Posted by Atlas Shrugged
I am trying to envision how this interaction would go? You stop and inquire about the nature of the stricken rider. If it is determined to be a flat you question the nature of the flat and preparation readiness of said rider. If say the rider had multiple flats, pump failure, large gash requiring a boot you would then offer to assist otherwise you go full Karen scold the rider for a bit and leave them to their own devices. Your response is as realistic as the OP constructed situation. However I do believe you would ride by someone in obvious need of assistance and not give it a second thought.
Do you really believe this fictional rider was going to walk 10 miles?
Do you really believe this fictional rider was going to walk 10 miles?
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