We were cycling slowly uphill when BANG the rear tyre exploded. I was able to stop quickly and safely on the empty road. Most of the tread had been worn off and finally a piece had opened up so the tube had burst. This was very strange as the tread was fine a few days ago, and we hadn’t done any skidding. Decided eventually that it must have been going over hot tar that was being laid, but I am still not convinced. Mobile signal so a call to the BA support van which was only a few miles up the road, and it was back in 15 mins with my luggage in which , every prepared, I had a spare tyre. The Rohloff external gear connector came off with one unscrew, and the wheel lifted out. Very easy. With Nick’s help we replaced the tyre and inserted a new tube and pumped away. It stayed flat. Adjusted connector, pumped again, the same. So much for Mr super-efficient-me, we had put back in the dead tube! Replaced it again, inflate, re-install and we were off after 45 mins.
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