Assistance given on bike rides much appreciated

This week, due to a late start, my 1st bike ride of my vacation turned into 2 rides, a couple of days apart.

When I went to the starting point on day one, Saturday, I stopped at a popular bike shop up the block to put air in a tire.

Their air pump  was not useful on my tube, but  the owner of Main Street Cyclery, of Seal Beach ( 135 Main, near the pier ), offered a remedy that he sells for $1.

A Presta valve Adapter!

He even showed me how to use it and, with my college edumication, I was readily able to grasp the concept.

Gas Stations beware, I'm now prepared!

I was so happy i bought a 2nd as a spare.

I spent a few minutes talking to dave about this blog, and  offered him my card.

When he asked me for some for his customers I gladly gave him a stack.

Thanks Dave!

My tires fully pumped I rode off down the block.

Today, when I got off the bus in Redondo Beach, and started to ride, something jammed up my chain causing it to rub against something it shouldn't.

So I went to the nearest Bike Shop, South Bay Cycles, on PCH, for help.

Service Manager Robert diagnosed my problem, and solved it in minutes.

Meanwhile I talked with other staff about this blog, and offered a stack of my cards, which they accepted.

Don't let the incomplete website ( a work apparently in progress since 2003 ), throw you off as the contact info IS current.

Thanks, Robert, for the help!

Speaking of cards:

A few weeks back I'd left a stack of cards at the Long Beach Bike Station an hour after it had closed for the day.

Today, not only did I learn they didn't throw the cards away, but that folks have slowly been snapping them up.

Thank You, Bike Station!

If you do any riding in Long Beach, especially on a regular basis, this place is a must visit, and you might want to consider a membership ( It has its benefits ).