Subject: First Tri coming up need some bike advice Hi all-
I have my first tri this weekend and I'm new to biking. Call me stupid, but I've never changed a bicycle tire and I don't even carry any equipment to do so with me when I ride. (I've been carrying my cell phone to make a call if I get a flat! sad I know ) Anyway, with 5 days to go I need to learn how to change a tire and make sure I have the necessary stuff with me. If I don't, I will surely have a flat!
So, what do I need? I have a small bag on the back of my bike seat which usually carries my cell phone and an allen wrench (not sure why I have that but it's in there ) Will I hurt my tire/tube by practicing a tire change? (I have a MB with slicks on it that I can practice on if I need to. )
Thanks!
Susan |