I was happy to have my bike back from the shop. My wheel was all trued up. I had just wiped down and lubed up my components. I was excited to be out riding on this gorgeous day. Not only that, but I was actually on time for work! I’ve noticed that since I started riding I sleep in more, but that’s another post.

I noticed that it was hard to ride. My back tire was low. No problem. It had been a few days since I’ve ridden. I was about a mile and a half into the ride. I pulled over to pump it up. Not even ten feet in I realized that there was a flat.

Yet again. No problem. Flats are part and parcel of riding a bicycle. Although all of my flats have been from malfunctioning tubes and not road debris. The problem is, the tubes I had just purchased were in my car!

I had to turn around and walk home. In the interest of time I just hopped into my car. I wasn’t necessary late, but later than I wanted considering my new goal of coming in earlier.

About the time I get home I take my phone out of my pannier and realize my boss called me. I called him back. One of our clients needed some dates filled in for her newsletter. Of course, she wanted them 20 minutes ago! So I had to rush in and fill out this spreadsheet in lightning time.

I realize that I could have simply changed my tire and ridden my bike, but today I was glad I had my car. That document would have gotten out even later!