Originally Posted by bostontrevor
He's stupid, but he's right. Likewise, if you're serious, roll heavy slow tires like Armadillos for regular riding and training (they're durable too) and swap on some lightweight racing tires for raceday.
And if you're serious, look up training regimes. Do your intervals, all that crap.
Tires do make a huge difference - I really noticed it yesterday when I took my Gatorskins off.
WK has forgotten something that will also help him keep from being whacked - his new Thylacaine.