There's nothing worse than being stuck on the side of the road when it's stinking hot and thick with flies so bad every breath means a mouthful… unless it's freezing your wobbly bits off in the middle of the night listening to local wildlife honing in on you, looking for a juicy snack of smelly biker.
Sometimes, standing around waiting for the nearest tow truck to turn up and empty your wallet is avoidable. Scouts honour, being prepared can save you grief. Here are a few examples of on-road calamities and a few clues that might help.
The most common failure on the road is the one thing that keeps you in touch with mother earth. I've had my fair share of flats and that sinking feeling when the back end