Sooner or later, you'll ride over some glass or perhaps hit a rut or hole and get a flat tire. When this happens, don't panic! As long as you carry a few basic tools (which
Bicycling the world through a range of places--from exotic to quaint, from domestic to international--has immeasurable benefits! There are numerous companies and cycling clubs that offer an incredible array of group tours over safe routes. With these groups, all your tour needs are provided. You can be met at an airport, taken to your hotel, provided your bicycle and attended on your rides with assistants who speak your language and fix your flats.
The basic supplies you should have in your kit include a spare inner tube, tire levers, patch kit, mini-pump, and a folding multi-tool. Even if you are not familiar with how to fix a flat tire yourself or make basic adjustments, having the necessary tools and supplies is a step in the right direction, and a passing Good Samaritan might be able to help get you going.