Today, some friends got upset with me as I wouldn't leave work early and cycle 12 miles to meet them to fix their punctures because they had no spare tubes or repair kits. The same friends that always mock me for being so prepared on bike rides. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, with 3 miles left of a 16-mile bike ride, I got a flat tire and had to push my bike back to my car. FML
Today, I went on a 50 km bike ride with a friend. We stopped for a break halfway through, and locked our bikes up. When we returned, some guy had locked his bike to mine. We had to wait an hour for him to return. FML
Today, I left home to go to work, only to find that my car had a flat tyre. No problem, I thought, I'll just change it. That's when I discovered that I'd left my spare tyre at the mechanic's last time I had a flat. FML
Today, I set up a small social gathering for a few friends. One of them didn't have a ride, so the others, who'd already shown up, went to go give him a ride. After no sign of them for a whole hour, I called to see what was wrong. They went out to eat and completely forgot about me. FML
Today, I was doing some routine maintenance on my car when a radiator connector broke unexpectedly. I realized I'd rather walk 3 miles in freezing temperatures than call my nearest friends for a ride and have to listen to their drama. FML
Today, I went out to where I'd parked my bike only to find that someone had stolen my bike seat. Not the bike, just the seat. I had to ride my bike two miles home in the rain like I was climbing a hill in the Tour de France, while other cyclists moved out of my way in confusion, all while trying to avoid me. FML
Today, I was trying to be environmentally friendly by riding my BMX to work. My 'rad skills' are out of whack because I hit a pothole, fell off, and landed in a pile of trash bags that were dumped by the side of the road. The irony wasn’t lost on me. FML
Today, I argued with my mom that I deserved enough independence to ride my bike to school. Halfway there, I realized I was so out of shape that I had to call her for a ride. FML
Today, my bike was stolen. These things happen, so I went to work. On my walk to work, a girl pulls up on my bike and says I needed to fix the brakes, someone could kill themselves. She hands the bike to me and runs off. Not even 3 minutes pass before police surrounded me and accused me of stealing my own bike. FML
Today, I decided to get some exercise for the first time in months. I went to the store and bought a brand new bicycle and all the necessary paraphernalia. I drove a half hour to a bike trail, unloaded the bike, and started riding. 10 feet later, the chain snapped. FML
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Top comments
Timpa70 18
Joke's on them. You were right to refuse them.
ajo123 16
Now you can make fun of them for not having it:)
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Comments (63)
dcam13 19
sucks to suck. I like being over-prepared in general. that way I can wing-it in almost any situation. good looking out op.
Brandon1000 10
Karma is a bitch
Thatissarcastic 17
It sucks to suck :) I guess next time they'll take your advice and be more prepared
live2loveurself 11
Spare tubes? What?
gracehi 33
I believe that bike tires have a rough outer exterior with a tread and a tube inside that inflates and gives the tire its bulk and bounce.
leogachi 15
@32 That is correct.
gracehi 33
35, I read that in the voice of the fat bus driver from "Billy Madison."
leogachi 15
@50 :D I love that movie.
gracehi 33
Me too! :D
howbout_thisone 13
Maybe it's time for some new friends.
tlnorman 18
It's not your problem it's theirs. Maybe now they'll be more prepared.
rainbowsRlove 15
sounds like they should patch their judgement
Kai_zoku 13
These are not your friends...
EvilLittleMan 23
That blows for them...
ImGonnaFollowUp 7
Karma's a bitch :)