Yesterday began with a series of mishaps. I felt strong about about the ride as we left silver city new Mexico. 5 miles out i ruined my front tire. One of my riding companions Mary suggested we make aboot using a dollar bill.  I had a ten so folded the bill and slid it into tire and filled the tue with air. It worked, i was able to make it to the next sag. At the sag, we put a new tire on. I set off with my new wheel. I realized the day was heating up so took off my jacket and tied it under my seat. I biked about2 miles and headed down a wonderful decent. At the bottom of this decent there were railroad tracks, i slowed slightly, and proceeded to cross the tracks. The bounce jiggled off my jacket. As the jacket fell into my chain. Well needless to say all hell broke loose.the back end of my bike slid around to the handle bars. I managed to keep the bike upright but destroyed another tire and tube. So... Now i have matching new wheels. The rest of the day was a beautiful ride. A long climb up a mountain canyon and fast ride down eight miles in snow and rain.  Hah! We were rewared with a thankgivivg dinner.