Tag Archives: flat tire
Comedy of (Mechanical) Errors
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel finds that sometimes, rides just don’t go as they’re planned. Just as in life, some days on the bike go smoothly…while others make you wish you had just stayed home. Proof? I offer a glimpse into … Continue reading
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“I Saw It on YouTube Once…”
Don Blount’s post about flats called to mind an experience I had a couple of weeks ago. In fact, it was at the same ride where I climbed the “big” hill. And it reminded me how important it is for … Continue reading
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‘Tis the Season For Flats
I always have figured flats can happen anytime. But for guest poster Don Blount, this is the busy season. It is harvest season in the Lodi Appellation, which is the fancy name for the federally designated American Viticulture Area in … Continue reading
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Fixing Flats Faster
I’ve always considered myself to be pretty competent when it comes to fixing flats. I’ve had enough of them that, while they will be forever a pain in the patootie, they don’t ruin my ride like they might have done … Continue reading
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The Most Important Thing: Steve Martin
Bike Noob is happy to feature the first in our series of guest posts, “The Most Important Thing.” Our first author is Steve Martin, a relatively new biker from northern Virginia. Steve, a retired military officer and current civil … Continue reading
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What’s the Longest You’ve Gone Without a Flat?
My friend Darryl over at Lovingthebike just had a flat tire the other day. The remarkable thing about that is, he says it was his first flat in two years! He thinks the last flat he had was prior to … Continue reading
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Goatheads, Goatheads!
Guest poster Don Blount dons his poet’s chapeau, to bring to our readers his tale of woe.
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Road Bikes & Gravel Roads
The century I rode over the weekend was well planned and well supported. But compared to two years ago when I first rode it, some of the roads had deteriorated — mostly on the back half of the course. Suddenly, … Continue reading
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Flat Tires, New Tires
Guest poster Don Blount on flats, tires, and prudence. When I received the first flat to my rear tire (below), while out on a Saturday ride, I didn’t think too much of it. I just changed it and went on my … Continue reading
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The Bad Ride
I really enjoy riding. Even a quick half-hour jaunt through the neighborhood leaves me feeling good. So I was looking forward to my Saturday morning 25-miler. About four miles into the ride, I had to stop for a red light. … Continue reading

