The Ambulatory Ride: Or The Most Difficult and Uncomfortable Ride there is:

[motorbikemike45]

I had just finished my first MB, a friction drive, and was too stupid to change the original cheap, deeply treaded tire. I got caught in a light rain and, not knowing any better, chewed right through the tire. A 3 mile push to the closest bike shop in the rain for a new tire. I assisted the engine by pedaling on the way home. Thus we learn.

Car-bike accident. Front wheel and front fork bent, wheel won't turn and steering kaput. Long 4 block walk to the ER, carrying the front of the bike. Called a friend with a truck to get me and the bike home.

[Slackbiker]

Flat tires. The worst being when i had a spare tube that went flat, and then the patch kit failed. Ended up hitching with me and bike in the back of a pick-up.

[WhizBangAndy]

My worst is my maiden voyage on a freshly built up Fuji Cruiser. About 5 miles from home the idler decided to lunch about 3/4ths of the rear spokes and chuck me to the ground. I had to use some choice words and my leatherman to pull a chunk of spoke out of my calf, remove the idler assembly and throw it as far as possible, wrench the chain out of the rear sprocket and disconnect the master link and then limp myself and the mangled bike home 5 miles. Left my cell on the workbench so couldnt call for help. Not the best way to start in this hobby..LOL But im still riding (not the fuji though) cheers!