Kik you did it!!! That is great!!
I am one of those that rides alone and find lots of things about myself during that ME time, building my confidence and body at the same time.
Once you change a tire in a relaxed enviroment(home) BEFORE getting a flat on the road and knowing how, will make you feel that much more self reliable and less scaredy cattish.....independence day of your own....
liberating even![]()
Funny when us kids were ready to get drivers license, my dad showed us how to change a tire on the car and then in order for him to sign, we had to show him that we could change it ourselves after his example. My husband did the same kind of thing, showed me first then had me do it so that if my phone died or any other matter came up I would know how to do it. I have had to change one on my own since, but luckily it was here at home before a ride I always check/inflate and my last ride I had got a piece of glass that deflated it and had to change it right there.
I advise that you learn the back tire so that you have to also monkey with taking it from the chain and will know how to place it back on chain and frame.
For those single ladies out there, I am sure you could ask your LBS or another cycling buddy to show you how if you don't know already. Your tire advocate- AutumnBreez
You can do it! (from the movie- The Waterboy)