If you are going to go on a long-distance trip of more than 1000 km, it is necessary to ride on new tires. This is not a hundred percent guarantee that there will be no problems with the tire, but it significantly reduces the probability of their occurrence. Sometimes a new tire does not go halfway, but you should agree that with an old tire, repairs will start much sooner than you might expect. More often with tires, there are through scuffs and tears in the cord, such damage happens quite often on the rear wheel, which carries a greater load than the front wheel, so after the repair of the tire do not forget to move the repair wheel to the front of the bike. In the future, replace the damaged tire with a new one as soon as possible. Now about possible tire repairs:

• if the tire is rubbed or has a cut of more than a quarter of an inch, then a piece of a cut tube or other improvised material should be inserted between the tire and the tube, I have read that chocolate bar wrappers, toothpaste tubes, money notes, and other similar materials have been used. It should be remembered that if this is not done, the camera may protrude into the hole, and at the most inopportune moment it may lead to another breakdown;

• If the tire has torn along the cord, it must be tightened with a wire. If necessary, dental floss with a needle may also be useful for this process. Using stitches perpendicular to the direction of the cut will help hold the tire casing together before you insert the tube. If you use this method, you will need to add something between the stitched rubber and the tube, such as a strip of strong duct tape or similar material. It should be understood that this repair option should be considered as a way to help you get to the nearest shop, not as a long-term solution.

Perhaps the most common breakdown on the road is a puncture and other unpleasantness associated with a flat tire. Let's assume that we have dealt with this problem by taking a spare tire tube with us or by having the tire repaired. Now we need to inflate the repaired tire. The psychological state may not be in the best shape given the unforeseen breakdown. We want to get back on the road faster, so we apply excessive force when inflating without making sure that our final actions are safe, and as a result, we cut the valve stem. This results in a failure that cannot be repaired unless we bring another spare camera. It is, therefore, necessary to make sure that we do not put undue strain on the valve stem or over-tighten the pump hose when inflating the wheel.

The repair kit required for comfortable traveling should include at least the following:

• A spare inner tube. Given that wheel damage is the most common breakdown, it may be advisable to take two sets of inner tubes with you;

• Means to seal punctures in the camera - a few patches, quick-acting glue, a piece of sandpaper for better adhesion, and a small amount of petrol to degrease the puncture site. However, if it is possible to use the services of a tire shop, the best solution for puncture repair is vulcanization. This solution will be most relevant for winter, as not all adhesives can be used at sub-zero temperatures;

• Coil of wire for tire repair;

• A nipple rubber band. If a Presta-type nipple is used on the wheel, it is advisable to have a spare nut to hold the spool on a bicycle nipple;

• An adapter for inflating the wheel. The variety of nipples leads to some difficulties when inflating the wheel, so it is recommended to have an adapter that allows you to use a hose designed for a car nipple;

• A zip tie (also known as a hose tie, cable tie, or tie wrap);

• Rubber gloves;

• Spare master link;

• Master link pliers;

• Multi-tool with chain rivet extractor;

• A set of spare spokes, 5 spokes per front and rear wheel, and a spoke tensioning tool;

• Spare pads for rim brakes or Spare pads for disc brakes;

• Repair rim pads, with holes for spokes. Rim breakage is not a common occurrence, but it is very unpleasant and you need to have them with you to be able to get around;

• A tool for removing the cassette. It can be taken in one copy for all participants of the trip if the type of cassette is the same for all bicycles;

• Spare derailleur. The low location of the derailleur makes it vulnerable to breakage. Repairing it is quite a hassle, so it's best to have a spare;

• Brake and derailleur cables;

• Chain grease and WD-40.