Quote Originally Posted by caligirl2 View Post
Hi There...I am very excited for you. That is a great safety tool to have mastered.

Can I ask, How does a newbie like myself learn to do this? Did you take a class or read it in a book?

I hope my question does not sound silly.

Thanks
My DH walked me through step by step. I then practiced in the garage a couple of times. Before I had an emergency change kit on my bike, I got a flat and walked it to a LBS. (Here in NJ they are everywhere.) They changed it for me in a jiffy but they said "Hey, stick around and we'll show you how to do it step by step."

So if you don't have a DH or a friend to show you, I'd go to a friendly bike shop and ask them to give you a walk through. I think most of them would be more than happy to give you a quick tutorial. They don't want you stranded by the side of the road.

You can't count on good samaritans - I've seen both. Riders pause as they went by saying "Everything ok?" and others just go right by without so much as a "Hi there." I always say "You ok?" when I pass a rider. I figure it's the least I can do and then if they should happen to say "No call 911!" I will!!