Originally Posted by
Pinyon
Goatheads are not that bad in the Fort Collins, Loveland, Colorado area yet.
I've also noticed that they are worse after they disturb/plow the soil right next to the roads here.
I only ride on the road, and the worst place to get them is in places with lots of sandy-gravel on the side of the road. No way to avoid it sometimes, and goatheads seem to accumulate in there...
After reading this thread I realized I should make an appointment for the bikes 100 mi birthday and get new tires put on at the same time this coming weekend. Not really fond of the Tioga city grippers anyway.
Too late, picked up my first one on the way home last night. Hopefully the new tube will last two more days. Will go with whatever tires the LBS has, just as long they are bomb proof.