First flat

[nappadang]

I know, a puncture is no big deal and doesn't deserve a whole thread. To make it even less interesting. I was only 1km from home and had a spare tube. I couldn't be bothered to change the tube so I walked home, pushing the bike.
This walk took me down the old dilly lines that run from Springwell, through Wardley and down to Jarrow. In the space of half a mile, two separate cyclists stopped and offered me help. I declined both offers because I was nearly home but it was really reassuring to know I belong to a community where people look out for each other.
If either of you read this, thanks for making my day.

 

[Biker Joe]

That's a nice thing to do.

 

[Berties]

The wheel is round so the saying says,I always give help or offer a hand or a cheery wave , as one day it will be me in the same position

 

[slowmotion]

I stopped in the dark last weekend to make a phone call on top of a hill in Richmond Park. Over the course of five minutes, four riders came by. All asked me if I needed help. Great people.

 

[nappadang]

The wheel is round so the saying says,I always give help or offer a hand or a cheery wave , as one day it will be me in the same position

You're right, I gave away an inner tube in the summer. This was my reward.