The Continental Gatorskin Wire Bead Road Tire offers a durable carbon black compound mixture that makes it a well regarded puncture protection system and DuraSkin-anti-cut fabric form the GatorSkin, formely known as Ultra GatorSkin, into a real long distance runner. It can be used on the way to work as well as training for road races or for sportives and audax. A durable, tough tyre at a really nice price. A modern tread design that collects less debris.