Originally Posted by
bmclaughlin807
Your biggest enemy will likely be goathead thorns... I'd recommend kevlar belted tires and thorn resistant or slime tubes... With only a three mile commute it won't be the end of the world if you get a flat, but you may want a spare tube, pump, and patch kit anyway.
+1 I lived in Idaho for two years, those thorns suck! Combine Kevlar or tire liners with slime sealant (more goo if you put it in yourself), heavy but very effective.