Also kiwi blokes being to proud to take up help.
I'm cycling along after just fixing my own flat tire, see this family out on bikes the boy with a mountain bike pushing it along not riding, dad is riding behind him.
"You alright mate?" I ask the lad
"flat tire" says he.
I slow down next to the Dad
"Want me to fix the flat?" I say
"No I think we will be alright" says Dad
FFS I can fix it in 5-10mins I have a spare inner tube and the tools to do it, I can fix a flat in my sleep and I look like a cyclist who can fix a flat in minutes with the type of bike I have and the gear I have.
Instead you've spoilt your ride today and the kid has got a 30-40 walk before you lot get home.