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Yeah, tubulars are great for cornering...if they're glued on.
The downside is the replacement tubular, which probably isn't.
I've heard some tri athletes don't even fully glue on initial installation so that it's easier to get off in case of flat, and they get away with it because they don't really corner.
Of course one could glue or tape the replacement during the repair, on the road, bit that would probably tip the convenience scale in favor of clincher.
The point of easy availability of clincher spares in a worst case scenario is well considered.