You can see the route here:
Read the notes because there were one or two unpleasant sections - which can be avoided - but didn't spoil a great ride.
I had a blowout again. Fortunately, it was within 10 miles of home. I was drifting down Long Hill Road, towards Hollow Road when I ran through some chunky gravel which had washed out of someone's drive - I assume in yesterday's downpour.
I must have clipped a large piece which flicked out the side of the front wheel. There was a simultaneous bang and the front tyre deflated. Again, fortunately, I was able to stay in a straight line and brought the bike to a reasonably safe stop in the middle of the road.
On checking the tyre the sidewall had been torn, I assume by the stone, causing the tyre to blow.
The problem wasn't so much the puncture - I carry tubes, CO2, etc - but the tyre casing which had a big hole in it.
Okay, here's the Tip for the Day. I folded a $5 dollar bill and fitted it behind the hole in the tyre before inflating the new tube. Hey presto!!! It works. I dare say a £5.00 note or €10 bill would work too. Well, it got me home anyway.
*yes ... I know how to spell tyre!
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