I can see how you were upset by this Chris. I have always followed the rule
of stopping to find out whether help is needed even if it looks as though it
might not be. I hope that none of the riders who passed you war club
members!
Terry
----- Original Message -----
From: "chris mccart" <christophermccart@...>
To: <oakvillecyclingclub@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 8:58 AM
Subject: **OCC** Roadside assistance


> An experience you may find of interest or may shock you...
> Last night I went out training and ended up getting a flat just 8 km from
> home on Walkers line, just north of No. 2 sideroad. A group of 3 cyclists
> I
> had passed stopped to make sure all was well, and I said, "thanks, I have
> a
> spare". Turns out the spare had a leak too and I was now stuck. I had my
> race wheels on and wasn't about to ride a flat on them, nor did I wish to
> ruin my shoes walking home. A call to my loving wife promised a ride
> within
> the 1/2 hour.
> For the next 40 minutes I sat at the side of the road, with my wheel off.
> I
> was passed by 7 more cyclists. Only 1 of them asked if I needed
> assistance!!
> Only 1 of 7!
> Surprisingly I had 2 cars pull up and ask if I needed help or a ride
> (which
> was very nice). To those other 6 cyclists -
> Well, as most experienced cyclists know, there's "Bike Karma"....
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