There is a 40 mile path I ride. 24 miles of which is paved, including a 2 mile stretch that is on roads, 1-2 mile total has some loose stone, but broken up into different sections, rest is crushed stone/cinder/packed dirt. The middle point of the ride is the parking lot so I ride out 20 miles paved out, 20 miles paved back, then go onto the combination roads, I could change my tires at the halfway point.
The one problem is there is a 3/4 mile stretch on the road that is covered with broken glass, as I think a lot of cars were broken into. Any suggestions? switch that last section out? or I could take the lane as its only the shoulder that has the glass.
Would it be safe to keep the slickasaurs tires on during the non paved trail if I was careful when I got to the stone or would they cause flats?
***For commuting purposes, which I havent started yet, its all paved so no problems there.***