Learn how to change a flat tire and do basic bike repair—Ask our bike shop sponsor, Spokes Wheaton, or a friend or your coach to help you! If you are riding your bike further from your house or car than you care to walk, it’s wise to learn how to change a flat and do minor repairs and carry a small tool kit with you on your training rides. With practice, you can learn to do flat changes efficiently and if you have a flat or a dropped chain in a race you will still be able finish.
Judie Refvik – Triathlon Coach