Do you ever wonder if people are taking things a little too far?
I always carry spares when I’m cycling. I have a spare tube along with some patches and glue under my seat and a pump fitted to the down tube. I also carry a tool with a number of screwdrivers and allen keys and a pocket knife.
I don’t need all those bits and pieces very often but it’s great to have the confidence that if I do have any problems, I can get myself back on the road fairly quickly.
I saw someone taking the whole spare thing to the next level while I was riding to work yesterday. I rode past a cyclist who was pedaling along quite happily – with an entire bike over his shoulder. If he had any problems he would have been able to stop – change bikes – and just continue on his way.
I’m sure it would be very convenient in the case of emergency but somehow I just can’t see it catching on.
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That is freaky!
Admittedly, I’m a bit of a ‘nut’ about being prepared for disasters… I stocked up on food and water at the 1999-2000 NYE thing… I have stocks of food, medical supplies, etc – incase there’s a flood or cyclone or earthquake disaster… I even have a carry-always pocket sized survival kit and like to think I would survive if Perth had a disaster like “Katrina” or a tsunami hit. At the very least, that my survival equipment, skills and training would give me the best odds at getting through.
But mine’s all pocket sized stuff. Not carrying a bike on my arm… That guy has such dedication to being prepared for anything that even I’m envious.
Have seen riders with bikes strapped on them here in Kenya. Also thinking it is overkill when related to being prepared. Ha.