One of these days... Last year I had a double puncture. And a good soul saved me at that time, gifting a spare tube. Lesson learned from this was: 2x CO2 cartridges + spare + valve extender + a tool to remove the valve + patches (normal and TPU). Tube patches weight nothing and can fit to any saddlebag but are invaluable in case of a double or triple puncture. Cheers 👍
@@TBATTIECYCLING You're trying to be sarcastic but all I listed can be easily packed into a small saddlebag (like Zefal XS). WIth this kit you can comfortably deal with 2 punctures.
What a day mate. But shows that there are people in the world that will help you out. You looked freezing as well. Thanks for being honest in video and showing us just how it was
Time to go tubeless Thomas...! 😎Oh, and some fast all-seasons tyres too. And get tyre inserts to give you run-flat capability. Done properly, there's no messing around with valve extenders either.
@@dh7314 I use Vittoria Corsa PRO Control. Feel, ride quality, grip and handling are all great and I've stopped using lightweight race tyres as can't see any down-sides using these all year round.
I did it too - and my bike looked like I’d done the Paris-Roubaix when I got it out the car the next day. Great day - but cold hands for the first hour 😢
It didn't just rain for you! It absolutely poured! Did look like great fun tho and big respect to you for gettin' out there and finishing it even tho you had one drama after another.👍🏻👊🏻
we've all had one of those days! it's why we shout "you ok?" whenever we see a rider on the side of the road. a community, and we gotta help each other out! i remember, years ago, my first time flatting on my new bike at the time with 62mm wheels. took out tube, didn't even think of the valve length. 55km from my home BUT 5km from my parents 🤣 i've since gone tubeless and am very thankful
Well done finishing, it's funny how some days a 100km seems like it'll never end, and other days they feel like a warm up. When the weather is bad it's always better to be a little more prepared. Lesson learnt and hope the luck changes, it will....
That was the HELLISH of a ride. But your persistence pushed you through it.. As always, Good Stuff 💯💥👍👍🚲 Now it's time for me to get off my Ass and go for a bike ride!
Those days are bound to happen when you ride a lot. I always say to myself. God is trying to keep me from something way worse down the road. great video and great attitude.
I did the ride too - I think I would have had to quit if I'd had to stop for that long. Did Kentish Killer yesterday too - glad they're out the way but great events.
I had 3 punctures on the Cardiff to Tenby Sportive last summer. Tire and wheel combo wasn’t great as so tight took ages to get off each time. Changed the tires over once I got home. If you stop in a feed station after a puncture always use the their track pump to check you have the right pressure
You overcame a lot to finish that ride! You earned that hamburger at the end! I must say that living in the UK and dealing with that weather, you cyclists are a tough bunch! I live and ride in Central California and am lucky to ride all year long with much better weather. Very good video , loved your positive attitude and the help you received from your fellow cyclists!
@@TBATTIECYCLINGyou’re laughing while I did 272km in a day in shite south East Asian roads over the weekend without a single puncture. Head in sand much?
@@milkbunnieswhen it works it works perfectly, but the rim and tyre standards are not there yet so some have incredibly frustrating experiences with it. On my old bontragers never had an issue on my newer carbon hoops every time I have to re-seat the tyre I can write off 2-3 hours of pure frustration. yes I was even using a tyre blaster and know what I am doing.
Well I use co2… but the problem is, if you carry 2 of them… that’s only twice you can use it… usually this isn’t an issue, but didn’t realise I was going on the ride from hell that day! 🤣
Oh dear. Sometimes it all just goes against us. I guess if there I is a take away from this, it's use mainstream kit on a sportive. Less deep section wheels etc, maybe tougher tyres. Sometimes though, it's just luck....
I had to pull out after 4 miles as I pulled my hamstring going up the first climb I was gutted and been looking forward to the event since I entered it in November
I ride tubeless and still seem to carry a lot of kit. 2 long valve tubes, 2 co2, a mini pump, patches, spare valve cores. I dread being left roadside 50 miles from home.
dam .. this is just the worst luck i have seen. rimindes me of a time ware i completly forgot all my stuf to fixe a punkture. and of corse you have to punkture when you do that. i then had to walk 5km to the nerest bike store. the worsteday i have ever had on the bike
With rides like this your better off switching to a stronger tyre in the rear like a prime armour or gator skin hardshell as the probability of a puncture is much higher you can offset some weight with a tpu inner tube, riding in London this is a normal day with race tyres
With all due respect I’ve ridden 3 winters with these tyres and never had a problem… this was just a bad day! And I think I was overdue putting a fresh set on… 👍
I went without a puncture for so long when I got one I forgot to check the inside if my tire. Noticed 3 tubes later it kept going flat around the same milage into a ride......I found a huge piece of wire finally. felt like a idiot
Haha literally was HELL of the Ashdown. Never heard of 4 simultaneous punctures on 1 tube. Least you got through it, less hardy souls would've called it a day
Middle of winter. Rainy, no mudguards, deep section wheels, no pump, no tubes. Got to be surprised he remembered his camera. Not sure you are still able to classify yourself as a cyclist…..
Didn’t you hear him, it was the “cycling gods fault” not his lack of preparation. Not the first time either he’s done a ride like this. Either he’s doing it for content clout or maybe he’s just not the cyclist he’s seemingly trying to portray to be. Used to be a sub, but it’s getting farcical now.
Yep it was indeed a rookie error… and milk bunnies 🤣 sorry but I can assure you I’m not “doing it for clout” don’t be so ridiculous 🤣🤣🤣 Was a simple mistake. We all make them… even you, princess!
@@TheCyclingTattooist that’s hookless - and De Gent is running the zipp wheels with 25mm internal. Min tyre width 30mm erto recommendation he was on 28 🤷♂️. Your Prime wheels aren’t hookless so you’ve no limitations on size. No issues with valve extenders or short valve tubes. You can even get the wee plugs now so u will nearly always be able to get back rolling (as long as you’ve a pump ;) )
The secret to a minions to have the small extension hose to relieve stress on the valve stem. No excuse to not carry a saddle bag with spares. All mine fit in a small Silca BOA closure pack. 2 x TPU tubes, patch kit, boot, multi tool, chain tool, co 2 and canister, spare link, valve extender, spare mech hanger, and frame mounted mini pump. 350 grams all up..
Hope your luck turns around soon, love the channel 👍. Everything is easier in hindsight, but I do like the mantra “fail to prepare,prepare to fail” 😂
One of these days... Last year I had a double puncture. And a good soul saved me at that time, gifting a spare tube. Lesson learned from this was: 2x CO2 cartridges + spare + valve extender + a tool to remove the valve + patches (normal and TPU). Tube patches weight nothing and can fit to any saddlebag but are invaluable in case of a double or triple puncture. Cheers 👍
Need to take 4 spare tyres as well to be safe
@@TBATTIECYCLING You're trying to be sarcastic but all I listed can be easily packed into a small saddlebag (like Zefal XS). WIth this kit you can comfortably deal with 2 punctures.
Aww man there’s nothing worse. It’s typically a day where the weather is awful too 😢
A valve extender for tubes with non removable valves is also a good option!
dude, that’s like a comedy of errors. I’m glad you’re able to get it repaired and finish the ride. You have an awesome never give up attitude,
😁🙏🙏🙏
What a day mate. But shows that there are people in the world that will help you out. You looked freezing as well. Thanks for being honest in video and showing us just how it was
Dealt some bad luck there Tom,well done for getting it done
Time to go tubeless Thomas...! 😎Oh, and some fast all-seasons tyres too. And get tyre inserts to give you run-flat capability. Done properly, there's no messing around with valve extenders either.
I just can’t do it… I’m a clincher and tube kinda guy! 🤣
Can’t go wrong with tubes and a decent tyre, seen so many issues with tubeless.
Could you recommend a fast all season tubeless tyre?
@@dh7314 I use Vittoria Corsa PRO Control. Feel, ride quality, grip and handling are all great and I've stopped using lightweight race tyres as can't see any down-sides using these all year round.
@@andyp4420 These issues are predominantly caused by people...😎
I did it too - and my bike looked like I’d done the Paris-Roubaix when I got it out the car the next day. Great day - but cold hands for the first hour 😢
Back to riding slops in the British winter - excellent perseverance Thomas.
I’ve had enough now! Back to Portugal soon… 😁🙌
It didn't just rain for you! It absolutely poured! Did look like great fun tho and big respect to you for gettin' out there and finishing it even tho you had one drama after another.👍🏻👊🏻
Thank you! 🙏
You are definitely one hell of a cool cyclist, I’m following you and I’m new in this cycling scene, from Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA 🇲🇾.
Oh no one of those days !!!!!!!
Big up Nathan T from wythenshawe delivering big rides to the community
It literally isn't one of those days. Homeboy is running plastic inner tubes. He deserve all of this.
Thanks for the shoutout again, really helps the legs in the latter stages of a ride
we've all had one of those days! it's why we shout "you ok?" whenever we see a rider on the side of the road. a community, and we gotta help each other out! i remember, years ago, my first time flatting on my new bike at the time with 62mm wheels. took out tube, didn't even think of the valve length. 55km from my home BUT 5km from my parents 🤣 i've since gone tubeless and am very thankful
Well done finishing, it's funny how some days a 100km seems like it'll never end, and other days they feel like a warm up. When the weather is bad it's always better to be a little more prepared. Lesson learnt and hope the luck changes, it will....
I'd be too cold to continue... absolute hell. You managed to keep smiling though :)
It was rough!
That was the HELLISH of a ride. But your persistence pushed you through it.. As always, Good Stuff 💯💥👍👍🚲 Now it's time for me to get off my Ass and go for a bike ride!
Go get it! 🤪🤘
What a disaster, sometimes sh*t just hits the fan and everything goes to hell, but cheers for the content mate 😂
Yep just one of those days!
Those days are bound to happen when you ride a lot. I always say to myself. God is trying to keep me from something way worse down the road. great video and great attitude.
Oh yeah… got to expect one of those every now and again! Trick is to not let it put you off… those glorious days more than make up for it!
Way to push though! 😮 haha that was a wild ride!
This and the Kentish Killer - good UK Spring Classics. Challenging weather, steep burgs.
Love to see it - a normal winter ride where you wonder whyyyyyy you bothered - more of this !
Well done Thomas what a day. That was "nuts" 👏👏👏👏👍🚴
Thanks 👍
I've never known someone to have sooo much bad luck on the bike than you 😂... perseverance bro 💯💪💪💪💪💪
What a day! Good for you keeping a smile on your face! 😊😊😊
I was crying inside!
@@TheCyclingTattooist It didn’t show! I love your videos!
good on ya mate.... your attitude is first class..... if I may suggest.... A "Fumpa" mini compressor may be something you should invest in :)
Thanks for the tip! 😁👍
Kinnel!! What a day.
Fair play though you still managed it.💪💪🏁🏁
Ace vid as usual 🏁🏁
Thanks 👍
I think we are nuts to even start cycling but focus on those warmer days to come 😃🚴♂️🚴♂️
Big up my boy, T Bain the Watt machine of Wincham
Power, speed and pride
I did the ride too - I think I would have had to quit if I'd had to stop for that long. Did Kentish Killer yesterday too - glad they're out the way but great events.
Crikey if it wasn't for bad luck you wouldn't have any luck at all mate .😩😩Glad you got there in the end..🚲👍😍😍
I seem to attract it..!
Tom the tool who carries no tools 😂
Big Tasty though, they are nice.
I hate to admit it… but big tasty’s are my guilty pleasure!
@@TheCyclingTattooist 100% that sauce 🤤
Almost 30k mate! Lets get ittt.
Hope to ride with you one day!
🤪🤘
I've seen that Maap Mustard coloured jacket you have on in the video in a few of yours. Which one is it please? as I cannot find it anywhere.
Ascend pro rain jacket… something like that, if I remember correct!
What do you use to record audio on these rides?
good you powered thru with all the bad luck! how do you shoot those front shots capturing all of you? looks great!
I had 3 punctures on the Cardiff to Tenby Sportive last summer. Tire and wheel combo wasn’t great as so tight took ages to get off each time. Changed the tires over once I got home. If you stop in a feed station after a puncture always use the their track pump to check you have the right pressure
Always happens at the worst times!
Absolutely class episode made me laugh we all been there though I'm sure lol.
🤣🙏
Cycling cycling cycling nice to sharing frend 12:49
Arh no what a nightmare!!! Unlucky dude!
I got the Ride London in May for my longest distance yet for 100 mile. Both excited and nervous! 😬
You got this! 💪
HOTA! This where I live and cycle, you are right the roads are a nightmare
You overcame a lot to finish that ride! You earned that hamburger at the end!
I must say that living in the UK and dealing with that weather, you cyclists are a tough bunch!
I live and ride in Central California and am lucky to ride all year long with much better weather.
Very good video , loved your positive attitude and the help you received from your fellow cyclists!
When you do get to ride in good weather it does really make you appreciate it that’s for sure…
Do you not carry a pump or co2? I have always 2 tubes multitool in my saddle bag.
Yes I carry co2… but had already used them! I don’t account for getting 6 punctures… 🤣🙈
tubeless tubeless tubeless lol well done for finishing I would have called the wife 😀
😂 tubelesss
@@TBATTIECYCLINGyou’re laughing while I did 272km in a day in shite south East Asian roads over the weekend without a single puncture. Head in sand much?
@@milkbunnieswhen it works it works perfectly, but the rim and tyre standards are not there yet so some have incredibly frustrating experiences with it. On my old bontragers never had an issue on my newer carbon hoops every time I have to re-seat the tyre I can write off 2-3 hours of pure frustration. yes I was even using a tyre blaster and know what I am doing.
The cyclist code . #1 tool kit #2 help others #3 have fun ..... great video to get ready for the season.
Good one! 😁🙌
love the video as always mate. never forget a pump hey. yes time to go tubeless
Well I use co2… but the problem is, if you carry 2 of them… that’s only twice you can use it… usually this isn’t an issue, but didn’t realise I was going on the ride from hell that day! 🤣
As usual, it is very entertaining.
Fair play for finishing when you could have chucked the towel in on a few occasions!
PPPPPP 6Ps. Still no mudguards? 😅. Sorry you had a nightmare. Glad the lads were all keen to help.
My mudguards are in storage and I begrudge buying another set… 🤣
Yeah they are hateful things to have to spend money on. You should paint a few sets up and sell them as merch 😊
Oh dear. Sometimes it all just goes against us. I guess if there I is a take away from this, it's use mainstream kit on a sportive. Less deep section wheels etc, maybe tougher tyres. Sometimes though, it's just luck....
I had to pull out after 4 miles as I pulled my hamstring going up the first climb
I was gutted and been looking forward to the event since I entered it in November
Ahh man that sucks! Next time…
I ride tubeless and still seem to carry a lot of kit. 2 long valve tubes, 2 co2, a mini pump, patches, spare valve cores. I dread being left roadside 50 miles from home.
Each to there own… at least you’ll never be in the situation I was in! 👍
Second thoughts on a winter bike?
You don't do bad days by halves, do you? Well done for finishing Tom, hope you've had your filling of bad luck now!
Haha it seems that way aye… 🤣🙏
good watch
I need closure, did Simon get his multi tool back?
No… 😭 let’s find Simon!
dam .. this is just the worst luck i have seen. rimindes me of a time ware i completly forgot all my stuf to fixe a punkture. and of corse you have to punkture when you do that. i then had to walk
5km to the nerest bike store. the worsteday i have ever had on the bike
With rides like this your better off switching to a stronger tyre in the rear like a prime armour or gator skin hardshell as the probability of a puncture is much higher you can offset some weight with a tpu inner tube, riding in London this is a normal day with race tyres
With all due respect I’ve ridden 3 winters with these tyres and never had a problem… this was just a bad day! And I think I was overdue putting a fresh set on… 👍
you have to be really careful putting those TPU tubes in because they can get caught between the rim and tire and puncture whilst you're pumping
Yeah I know… I was just rushing and f***ed up! Proper amateur mistake! But oh well…
Here we gooooo
well done on carrying on
We all have them days at some point! Chin up
Pirelli Ditchfinders!
I actually love that tyre… never had any issues before! They was due a change to be fair!
This is when you say hell with inner tube and go tubeless. You will thank yourself for switching.
The Walking Tattooist 😂
It’s becoming an often occurrence 🤣🙈
Multitool and two spares is a minimum. A quick link would be also a great idea : )
Yep… agreed!
Tom can you do a brief bike and kit update video?
There’s nothing to update… same as my new bike day video but a black paint job instead of white! 😁👍
I went without a puncture for so long when I got one I forgot to check the inside if my tire. Noticed 3 tubes later it kept going flat around the same milage into a ride......I found a huge piece of wire finally. felt like a idiot
We’ve all done that before… 🤣🙈
i was going to say when you finally got the right tube ur going to need an allen key again to take weel off 😂 but was grand u robbed simon’s 😂😂
Poor Simon! 😭🙈
@@TheCyclingTattooist what was the elevation
in that ride?
1800m something like that!
Remind me not cycle with you😂🤣🤣
I swear this was a one off! 🤣
@@TheCyclingTattooist 🫶👍
Those are laughs of pain...
Totally!
Haha literally was HELL of the Ashdown. Never heard of 4 simultaneous punctures on 1 tube. Least you got through it, less hardy souls would've called it a day
4! In one go..! That has to be some kind of a record…
to cool for a saddle pack tom
I prefer to put spares in my pockets… when I remember them all. 🤣
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
Very true!
need to go tubeless mate!
Middle of winter. Rainy, no mudguards, deep section wheels, no pump, no tubes. Got to be surprised he remembered his camera. Not sure you are still able to classify yourself as a cyclist…..
🤣🤣🤣
😂 tubeless time pal.
Neverrrrr! 🤣
@@TheCyclingTattooist put a disclaimer up next video you have tube issues save me watching it 🤣
go tubeless dear boy
I would of cried on the side of the road, sworn a few times, then called a taxi. c:
I was so close!
Has someone cursed you? The bad luck won't stop!
Tell me about it!
Who goes out without tools. Rookie error
Didn’t you hear him, it was the “cycling gods fault” not his lack of preparation. Not the first time either he’s done a ride like this. Either he’s doing it for content clout or maybe he’s just not the cyclist he’s seemingly trying to portray to be. Used to be a sub, but it’s getting farcical now.
Yep it was indeed a rookie error… and milk bunnies 🤣 sorry but I can assure you I’m not “doing it for clout” don’t be so ridiculous 🤣🤣🤣
Was a simple mistake. We all make them… even you, princess!
Need to take in better fuel than that McCrap mate.
It was after… so it wasn’t fuel! 🤣
Yep have screwed up before put the wrong bag on on the bike put my wifes bag on full of goodies but no tubes tools or mini pump!. Dick for sure!!
put the camera down for 2min and you could've pumped it up without breaking off the valve.
Funnily enough I wasn’t actually filming that part… you should have noticed that! Clever clogs!
Better off using butyl tubes with 80mm valves
My conti tubes are exactly this...
I do use butyl… I only carry tpu as spares because they are smaller!
Newb errors 😂
Guilty!
Shoulda went tubeless mate……
Nope!
@@TheCyclingTattooist 😂😂😂 simple and effective these days lol
Looks very effective in the pro peloton recently… 🤣🙈
@@TheCyclingTattooist that’s hookless - and De Gent is running the zipp wheels with 25mm internal. Min tyre width 30mm erto recommendation he was on 28 🤷♂️. Your Prime wheels aren’t hookless so you’ve no limitations on size. No issues with valve extenders or short valve tubes. You can even get the wee plugs now so u will nearly always be able to get back rolling (as long as you’ve a pump ;) )
What is best? A pocket rocket pump or no pump at all? Well at least you didn’t rob a good Samaritans multi tool eh.😂
Yes very true… but that pocket rocket snapped my valve extender… so we have beef!
The secret to a minions to have the small extension hose to relieve stress on the valve stem.
No excuse to not carry a saddle bag with spares. All mine fit in a small Silca BOA closure pack.
2 x TPU tubes, patch kit, boot, multi tool, chain tool, co 2 and canister, spare link, valve extender, spare mech hanger, and frame mounted mini pump. 350 grams all up..