T here’s nothing quite as frustrating as a flat tire while on a ride, but with modern mountain bike wheels, tires, inserts, and sealants, flats can almost be a thing of the past ...

I pushed the blue bike up a small hill in our graveled yard to the bridge. I would turn it around and climb on the seat. During the learning process, I had trouble keeping the front wheel going ...

"With Igor Arrieta up front ... flat tire may have altered the dynamics of the race, but Visma | Lease a Bike still had two strong riders in contention. Ultimately, Lazkano simply deserved to win ...