Time taken to sort out p*nct*re

I was out on the 60 mile Test Valley Tour yesterday and 25 miles in ran over a big stone which the guy in front of me managed to swerve round. I hit it full on and it almost pitched me off my bike (both hands came off the bars and a big wobble, not entirely sure how I didn't crash - the guy in front seemed quite surprised by the loud swearing that came from behind him as I mentally prepared for the fall). Then there was a big hiss from the rear tyre.
It was my first p*nct*re on the road bike since I got it last year, and after a bit of faffing about it took me 25 minutes to change the tube, pump it up and get going again. The tyre was a bit of a pain to get on afterwards, which led to a bit of a delay as I struggled with my levers.
So my question is, how long does it take you to change a flat out on a ride?
It was my first p*nct*re on the road bike since I got it last year, and after a bit of faffing about it took me 25 minutes to change the tube, pump it up and get going again. The tyre was a bit of a pain to get on afterwards, which led to a bit of a delay as I struggled with my levers.
So my question is, how long does it take you to change a flat out on a ride?
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Must have had about 20 cyclists go past me and about 18 of them offered help, which was nice. Two even stopped for a quick chat and later on when I passed one going up a hill he said "glad you got your tyre fixed OK". It's things like that that make me enjoy cycling.
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That was just changing a tube obviously - not patching it. Was doing a sponsored walk with a cart for the Scouts I'm involved with. Just as I gave the 2 minute warning for getting going after a food stop one of the boys asked me if I knew the tyre was flat.
We still got away on time. Wished I'd packed my track pump like I thought about - had to use a thing with about a 3" stroke.
Riding buddies should be helping. Checking the tyre, deflating and packing the old tube, holding things. It's easier with a bit of help.