We've just got back from a weekend away in Bayeux, visiting the Normandy D-Day beaches, bit wet but glorious roads and views, very moving.
However there were seven bikes and between us over the weekend we had FOUR punctures (plus one flat battery).
Never before have I been away and had more than one puncture between us.
Best method of fixing punctures: - Stop & Go - but don't forget to pack enough CO2 cartridges! We tried Holts Tyre Weld, Dynaplug (could not get through the steel radials) and Stop & Go mushroom plugs. the Mushrooms held whilst the Tyre Weld bike needed constant topping up - Best combination was a Stop & Go plug and Holts Tyre Weld (they sell it in France you know!) for a big hole.
We think the Frenchies have been spreading tacks all over the countryside.
Flat battery man just got a bollocking because he knew it was dodgy and he kept his heated grips on! (he was cold bless him).
We have now gone and purchased Stop and Go kits......
However there were seven bikes and between us over the weekend we had FOUR punctures (plus one flat battery).
Never before have I been away and had more than one puncture between us.
Best method of fixing punctures: - Stop & Go - but don't forget to pack enough CO2 cartridges! We tried Holts Tyre Weld, Dynaplug (could not get through the steel radials) and Stop & Go mushroom plugs. the Mushrooms held whilst the Tyre Weld bike needed constant topping up - Best combination was a Stop & Go plug and Holts Tyre Weld (they sell it in France you know!) for a big hole.
We think the Frenchies have been spreading tacks all over the countryside.
Flat battery man just got a bollocking because he knew it was dodgy and he kept his heated grips on! (he was cold bless him).
We have now gone and purchased Stop and Go kits......