Quote Originally Posted by Bethany1 View Post
A stranded cyclist sort of helped when I picked him up after seeing him walking his bike along the highway shoulder. He was about 10 miles from Lincoln, his phone didn't have service and he had a flat tire. All I could think about was what if that was me.
Well, what if that was you? Ten miles is about a 2-3 hour walk. Big deal. You were out for exercise anyway.

If you don't feel like walking the whole way, just go until you have cell phone service, and then you can call for a ride. But, I have to tell you, it's far more rewarding to get one's own self out of a jam. Great confidence booster.

Re: your stranded cyclist not having a tube: I've been stranded by a flat despite having a patch kit, tube, pump, the works. It was not the end of the world. These things happen. I deal with it.