Only a couple have mentioned this, but, if you're going racing, you're going to want at least two sets of wheels. One set will be your training wheels. These are going to accumulate tons of mileage. On these wheels you're going to wear out a couple sets of tires per year. You're going to ride them in rain and through grit. They're going to hit pot holes and road debris that you didn't see coming when on group rides. They'll be shod with a pair of reasonably durable, puncture resistant tires. They need to be durable, easily repaired/replaced and not cost you a fortune. The second set will be your "race" or "event" wheels. These will spend most of their time hanging from a hook in your garage, closet or room.
Which are you shopping for now?
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