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Flat Fix Kit

Prepping for a long bike ride but worried about catching a flat? Need help building your road side flat fix kit? Here's a quick checklist to make sure you're ready even if you need help from a fellow cyclists!

  • Inner Tubes (Size Need Is On The Tire)
  • Tire Levers x2
  • Allen Key Multi-Tool or Wrench
  • Presta Valve Adapter (if needed)
  • Patches (with glue recommended)
  • Tire Boot(s) (in case of tire slash)
  • Co2 Adapter & Cartridges or Hand Pump*
  • Saddle Bag (Medium or Large)

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*Hand Pumps may require immense strength to reach the required pressure, often they are used to add just enough pressure to get you home or the nearest gas station. Before starting your ride it is highly recommend to use a standing Floor Pump equipped with a pressure gauge to avoid overfill and exhaustion. (IYKYK)

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Cyclist Resources:

  • Ride Illinois is a nonprofit organization making Illinois better through biking. Our focus is advocacy, education, and awareness to make riding a bike for recreation and transportation safe and more accessible.
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  • Keating Law Offices is a national leader in the field of bicycle law and the leading advocates for bicyclists throughout Illinois. Attorney Michael S. Keating, our founder, currently serves as the chair of the Bicycle Litigation Group for the American Association for Justice and is a frequent lecturer on bicycle law.
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  • The Illinois Cycling Association administers bicycle racing for USA Cycling in Illinois. The ICA’s goal is to promote amateur bicycle racing in Illinois by coordinating an organized and balanced race calendar, managing the Illinois Cup points competition, and by fostering effective communication between all racers, clubs, promoters, and fans.
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  • For generations past and to come, the League of American Bicyclists is the grassroots movement to create safer roads, stronger communities, and a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. Through education, advocacy and promotion, we work to celebrate and preserve the freedom cycling brings to our members everywhere.
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  • The mission of Active Transportation Alliance is to advocate for walking, bicycling, and public transit to create healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities. We envision a Chicagoland that is a fun and healthy place to live, work, and play.
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