Live update:

I went out to the car to suit up for the regular lunch time ride with co-workers from Copper Mountain to Vail Pass and then back down.

To my dismay ...a rear flat. Ugh!

My rims: Campy Neutron
My Tires: Conti GP 3000

My experience: The tire came off and went on with only a quick stick in a matter of moments.

My belief: We're probably talking about new tires when we lament their obstanent behavior on the mount process.

My solution: Bake them baztards in the oven until they're a little more pliable than their stinky fresh and new stiffness out of the box nature.

Oh, the ride was lovely and the company devine. Bluebird skies. Female companion. Twisty downhill.