The tire comment was definitely relating to what I would do, not a suggestion for anyone else. I love those tires. Right now I am mostly riding a hardtail mtn bike w/ a pair of them, all over the county, about 20-25 miles' worth is the longest I can escape from reality, they are comfy, good traction, stand up to everything and keep on rolling. Looooove those tires. I am in kind of a weight weenie phase (if it weighs more, I put it on!!!). At this point I would have no qualms riding them any distance (I'm thinking about the Seattle-to-Portland in July).