FLAT TIRE: How to Reduce your Risk of Flatting

Needless to say, no triathlete or cyclist enjoys getting a flat tire while riding or racing on their bicycle. Sometimes it’s just back luck, but other times it can be prevented.

Here’s a simple precaution you can take prior to riding to help reduce the risk of getting flatting. It takes 2 minutes. This is especially a NO BRAINER before EACH RACE

FLAT TIRE: 3 STEP PROCESS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK

IF YOU DO GET A FLAT TIRE…

You SHOULD know how to fix it. If you do NOT, (unfortunately) you’re not alone.

Fixing a flat is actually pretty simple. It just takes a little practice. Many times people find it helpful to ask their local bike shop for some help.

Once you feel comfortable fixing a flat, you’ll feel much more confident the next time you’re out on the road.

QUESTIONS:

As always if you have questions or comments about the 3 step process to help reduce the risk of flatting shown above OR if you have question about fixing a flat, please leave a comment at the bottom of the page and we’ll get back to you ASAP.