Have you changed a flat tire on a bike?

Biking the trail, gravel and paved, for the second summer has challenged me to increase the mileage per rides. Focused on this and the fact that I have never changed a flat tire in my life challenged me to be creative. Of course, I have had flat tires before; but a stop at the bike shop or a biking buddy on the trail was my way of taking care of it

This morning, bright and early, the bike shop is closed, my bike rack on the car, and I am ready to load as I prepare to meet fellow bikers on the trail. No way a flat was going to prevent me from biking. So.......................

Armed with a spare tube, tire levers, and an air pump. Unfortunately, no instructions on how to do this left me challenged; but not discouraged. I had my laptop! Access to the internet! Google a 'How to change a bike tire' via U-Tube is biker's saving grace!

Brought my computer to the garage and booted it on as I took an inventory of the parts needed to do this. Thank goodness for the internet........... personal instructions at my whim. As I played the video, I would start it, repeat it, and review it as needed...........so it was a custom class on 'How to'. I saved it for future use; but it's like riding a bike! Once you learn how to do it, you never forget!