I got a flat a few miles from the end of my evening commute. It was one of those where the tire is just suddenly dead flat, nothing gradual about it. So, I changed the tube, and am about to pump with CO2 when a lady pulls up in a car to see if I need help. I thank her, and tell her I have everything I need. Well, oops, I didn't know my tube would pop out of the tire when I was filling it. Good thing I had another cartridge. I deflate and check to make sure it's well seated, and I don't see anything weird, so I use the other CO2. Oops again! Same thing, the tube popped out of the tire opposite the valve.

That was my last cartridge . Before I start my 3 mile walk, I decide to call my mechanic to see what I did wrong. He figured it out, and offered to come get me (with a tube, cartridge, or ride to my car), since they were closing, and I was on his way home. Aren't my lbs guys the best?!

I said yes, and while I waited (walking my bike) a man pulled up and offered me a ride, which I declined. I'll only do that if there's no other alternative. Then another man pulled up, and offered me a pump, which he had in his trunk! This I accepted. He even pumped it for me! I rode the rest of my ride, and called my shop guy to say I was okay.

I feel so human! Days like this make me see how good people can be. It's nice.