I'm a bit bummed now though it's entirely my bad for not bringing spare tubes. My previous puncture repair failed after a couple days and now my last remaining patch failed immediately after applying it to the same spot, I guess the whole kit was defective or the self adhering patches just aren't very good. Still a good trip crossing Finland from East to West, wild camping along the way, despite getting robbed from finishing the last 25 km. Might make a trip report post later but now I just wanted to share my stupidity.
TL;DR: bring spare tubes, people
by ottoros
8 Comments
Take a cab back to that spot and finish it with the tubes!
Have a taxi bring you tube, camp it up while you wait. If they’ve got to come out to you, may as well go via a bike shop…
You did the majority of the plan, those memories will stay longer than the puncture. Good luck!
Congratulations, you have now extended your trip with a 5 hour hike-a-bike!
That is still an excellent feat. Sorry you had the last part taken away from you. 🙁
I happen to live in Finland, and have been looking at bike trekking routes. Could you share your route if you haven’t done so already in another post?
Put grass in your rim and ride on
do what the others say. just grab a tube somewhere and do you last bit. that will be awesome!!
Don’t feel to bad, had almost the same thing happen on my first bike tour. 🤷 one hour from end destination is still a huge win. Good on you for even doing a bike tour