Today marks the 3rd consecutive Friday (that I've ridden to work - I was in Nova Scotia on the 14th) that I got a flat tire on my way in to work. If I was a superstitious soul, I'd suspect there is some grudge against me by the Biking Gods (who don't need high levels of testosterone...)I'm starting to think I should make the switch from my hybrid tires (4 flats in 4 months, 3 in the last month) back to my old knobby mountain bike tires (1 flat in 14 months of riding).... although maybe it's just bad luck.
Anyone have any advice to how to avoid more flats or tire recommendations? Perhaps the local bike shop (there needs to be MORE shops downtown - I got the last couple flats fixed at Cycle Solutions in Cabbagetown because I'm yet to be comfortable with my "skillz" on re-assembling the back wheel on my bike...) is giving me crappy tubes, or ... hell, I don't know. I'm getting tired of walking my bike to work. This morning's pouring rain didn't help either. :)
If I can get everything working today, you'll see me at Critical Mass. I'm crossing my fingers.
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