That's a very good point, Indy. Even if I had my spare with me, it wouldn't have helped. But I'll always carry one with me from now on. This was literally the first time I went without it.

Getting stuck is part of riding, and I know a lot of women really worry about it, but I've had it happen enough to know you always get home. There were other options, but having my guy come on his bike was the most fun. It wasn't the fastest way to get home, but it worked.