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RE: My Big Trip - 72km On An Old Bicycle
This is a great story. I suggest carrying a small repair kit if you are going to commute long distance like that. Get a backpack that has many pockets and stash a few tools and a patch kit in there in case you get a flat.
I ended up taking repair kits with me on a lot of rides... And when I finally needed to use it I didn't know how to find the hole in the tire without water!! (finding the bubbles). I guess another point is to practise repairing in all conditions too :)
you'll also need to bring a small pump. They make some compact ones that are pretty nice.
once you have the tube out you pump it up a bit and you'll be able to hear and feel the small leak. The most common way to puncture is a pinch flat caused by under inflating the tires. This will make two small holes next to each other that you'd have to patch.
I top off my tire pressure before every long ride to prevent this.