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Thanks all for the suggestions! Once had to bail on a ride and walk to the nearest train for this very reason because my ride partner did not take my advice to 'check your tyres' seriously, and riding with a 4 inch section of tyre sounds like genius. Now to wait for the next time I wear out a pair..
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FWIW…
Ever since a memorable unfortunate ride in the 80s, I now ride with a 4 inch section of tyre. Weighs , what , nothing?
Ultimate boot. To concept prove it, before binning a worn tyre, cut carcass bead to bead , inserted boot and was able to inflate and ride to work. A bit thunk thunk but faster than walking or finding a hedge , only to be found next spring.
Bonus is it is right size to wrap around inner tube so that if you need to use, it has not had a hole chafed it. If only that were just a one of experience.