Pop... Hiss... Oh s***

Had my first flat on a commute home thursday afternoon. As I was going my normal route home, I hear a loud pop and constant hissing. At first, I didn't know I had a flat but the hissing kept going. I pulled over to find a large hole in my tiress. I replaced the tube, and picked up another tire on the way home at the local bike store.

It's never fun getting a flat.

In the mean time, finally picked up a lock! I know its been awhile, but locks are expensive. But hopefully this bad boy keeps my bike safe until I can get a chain to accomodate this U-Lock.




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Gas prices RAISE as more people pick up a bike, some interesting reads on the raise in Bicycle commuting:

Bike shops report strong sales
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iDxEYF_xrqJ7mzFnRA7TTezMpv_QD90JIGR80

Drivers turning to bicycles as gas prices go up
http://www.kfyrtv.com/News_Stories.asp?news=18429

Some commuters prefer pedaling to work
http://www.rrstar.com/communities/x101647554/Some-commuters-prefer-pedaling-to-work

Riding a bike to work is more than a healthy commute: It's a sign of adulthood
http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-myturnbike12-2008may12,0,6959657.story