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When I had my first go in 2010 I didn't do much more than gel pads under the tape (not sure it made a difference) and ran worn 25c Gatorskins at 115psi to avoid punctures. I survived.
Second time in 2015 (and only a week after the Ronde so I was already half cooked), I went with brand new 28c Gatorskins and was most proud of my preparation. Unfortunately the rear had a huge sidewall split that I only noticed on the Tunnel crossing so bought a 10 euro hybrid tyre in Decathlon. Help up well although couldn't quite figure out why my companions, in the same gear, kept riding away from me. All was revealed at the end when it became clear that the hybrid tyre was taller and had rubbed on the underside of the caliber the whole way.
I am clearly an idiot but the point I'm inelegantly making is that no need to sweat the tyre choice (unless that's part of the fun then go all out).
Oh, and I didn't even consider taping my wrists