Flat Tire on a Mountain in the Dark 😭

I had a nice time yesterday as I continued on my route to hit a few more HDs before winding into the mountains for California's 50 Rides picture. A few minutes later, the day turned on me.

I got a flat coming down the mountain. I pulled into a dirt area to reinflate it, but bubbles came out of the cable stem nut, which indicated a problem with my tube. So, I called my insurance roadside assistance, Progressive, who found a tow company at 17:45. After a very long wait--over 4 hours (long story why)--the super nice driver Shi picked up me and Willie and took us to the LA HD because it's open on Mondays. We unloaded the bike at 01:00. Luckily, there was a hotel next door to the dealership and they had a room for me. I won't type the problems I had with Progressive, but I will tell you that I was on the phone with a supervisor at 08:00 this morning. 😡😡😡😡😡 (USAA subcontracts motorcycle coverage through Progressive.)

So, now I'm at the Los Angeles HD in Fullerton having the flat fixed and trying to figure out how to salvage the rest of my planned route. At least I don't have to go back up the mountain 🤦.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 58 mileage: 392.8 (total 13974.8)
HD Dealership Challenge: 3 (total 94)
50 Rides, 1 Nation: 1 (total 10)Read more