Originally Posted by billridesbikes

Not going to enter the tire psi debate but riding where the road derbies have accumulated only leads to tears and heartache.

Not only is it strewn with trash and debris but gravel can hide sharp road edges or shallow depressions filled with sand and gravel. Drivers treat objects in the gutter of the road, including cyclists and pedestrians, with complete disregard as if they are blind to this part of the road. It’s better to ride out to the left just a bit away from the debris, ideally a few inches to the right of the fog line, even on a very busy road so you have some visibility and don’t risk damaging your tires or sliding out into the road because a gravel patch takes out your front wheel.

If there is no way to avoid riding in the gutter then switch a tire that can take this kind of abuse like Gatorskins, and save the lightweight tires for race day or events.