Having a bicycle repair kit with you on the road can make the difference between a short stop and a long sit on the side of the road waiting for a friend to pick you up. You might even end up carrying your bicycle all the way home. Assemble a mobile bicycle repair kit and you’ll be prepared for most minor problems that plague riders on the road. Find a small, waterproof bag to hold your bicycle repair kit. Many bags are available that attach to the bike seat or you can use a fanny pack. Attach a frame pump between the brackets of your bicycle tire. Make sure the pump works with your specific type of valves. The pump can be used to fill flats or in case you need a little more air to make your ride smooth. Include a spare tube in your bicycle repair kit and you can use the pump to fill it up. Buy a tire lever for removing a tire off the rim. Practice with this tool because you may need more than one; they usually come in sets of three. Also purchase a puncture kit with patches and liquid