Originally Posted by
tomato coupe
Realistically, it's also makes very little difference in amateur road racing. Most races don't have wheel support, so you're effectively out of the race if you get a flat. Even if there is wheel support, it's going to be slow, and it's going to be pretty difficult getting back to the peloton.
Yeah and especially if you need a new wheel because you've crashed as someone was suggesting earlier. Time to head home or A&E at that point if nobody is paying you to be there!