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RE: An Idiot's Guide to a Puncture

in Cycling4 days ago

So low-tech soapy water is still the go-to for finding leaks 😁

Great work getting your puncture fixed, all good learning for the future. I was going to ask where you stored the bike because that's one of the issues for me at the caravan - it will have to be outside. It seems you have a shed?

The solution to rust was great, I'd never thought of using WD40!

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Hey!
Thank you 😊
Yeah, it's unbelievable how fast they rust.
I'll be on the move away from the shed for a lengthy period. The bike will be stored on top of the boat. I have a bike cover for it, but I need to secure the bike properly and I don't want the cover to be too close to the chimney... so the bike will be exposed.
Spraying some WD-40 will help it. I hope it works for you too:)))

As is so often the case, posts on Hive inspire me to do something I've been meaning to do for ages. I've heard a rumour that slightly warmer weather is on its way, so I'll be getting the bike out of the garage and seeing what's what.

How do you manage to keep your head warm and wear a safety helmet?

Yes, I heard that warmer days are coming! Yesterday and today have been the brightest days in a long time. The constant wet grey days were starting to affect me, so I'm much happier now.

How do you manage to keep your head warm and wear a safety helmet?

Ah, that's a good question. I always travel with both a hat and my helmet. If I go off the main roads onto long bike trails, then I sometimes switch into my hat.

Wearing helmets is not a strict law, but it's better to have one. I understand the challenge... I even loosened my helmet recently to get it over my hat:)))

I even loosened my helmet recently to get it over my hat:)))

😁