Subject: RE: Sorry I didn't stop to help! Don't feel too bad, like you said there was not much you could do, other than walk the guy home. This does bring up a good point, though.
If you are road riding more that a couple miles from home it is ESSENTIAL to be self reliant in case your bike needs a repair. This is even more true for those of us who live and/or ride in remote areas. This is a rider safety issue and should be taken very seriously. A flat in the middle of nowhere leaves you very vulnerable if you don't have the means to fix it and continue on.
Get a small pack that carries tire levers, a spare tube, a set of hex wrenches, a patch kit, and some way to inflate a new tube (mini pump or CO2 cartridges ). It should be large enough to slip in your cell phone also. I make sure I always carry a little cash and my ID when I go riding.
My LBS sells a 'survival kit' for about $40 that includes everything I listed above - one of the best purchases I made for my bike.
Finally, make sure you know how to change a flat - see if a friend or your LBS will show you how if you're not sure what to do. Many LBS will provide mini-clinics on bike repair that include how to fix a flat, reset a thrown chain, etc.
Be safe out there!
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