Had a spoke snap on a rural delivery route last fall

I was about 12 miles into a 35 mile rural route near Smithville last October when I heard that distinct PING. The rear wheel started rubbing against the brake pad with every rotation. I had to walk the bike a half mile to a farmhouse and ask if I could borrow a wrench. Managed to loosen the brake caliper enough to limp the rest of the way without the wheel locking up. Has anyone else had to patch up a wheel on the go with limited tools?

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wendy_mason864mo ago

My buddy tried zip tying his brake cable after a spoke snapped and ended up in a ditch.

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laura_lane4mo ago

Can't believe he thought zip ties would hold a brake cable, @wendy_mason86.

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