This was one of "those" days. The kind you know you will have but you don't want. It was raining when we started at 6:15. Then less than a milr Ron had a flat tire. After getting that fixed we went only 2 blocks and another flat on the same back tire. Our early start was gone.
The rest of the ride went fine. It sprinkled some but no heavy rain. There were hills but manageable. The scenery was very green and plush (still looks alot like OR).
We called the bike shop to be sure they were open and had the tubes we needed. He said he had one nut would look to see if ne had any others.
As we were riding across a not bike friendly bridge to get into town. . .Ron had another flat on the same tire! We checked into the hotel and went to the bike shop for the one tube and more patches. He said the kind of tube we need are only for "upper end bikes" and he does not sell many. There is a reason his bike shop is in his house (see pix).
So we will leave with 2 new tubes and two patched. The tube on Ron's bike is patched because after 3 flats we did not trust the other tubes.
Tomorrow we will be near the NY/MA border. We do not have a firm route from there so we will need your prayers that we can figure it out.
3 comments:
Oh my! It breaks my heart to hear about your woes--three flat tires in one day! That's awful! I will pray for the tubes and patches to "hold up" and that you will find your route. God bless.
I'm sorry to hear of such a rough day. Must be very frustrating. We will pray today as you asked for direction in your route and planing for the days ahead as well as safety and enjoying these final miles. We will continue to pray for places to rest and feed your body as well as the need for tire stability!
I should have said as well before posting, thank you for your honesty in the toughness of your day and the clear direction for praying for you.
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