Maybe saying they have 'no place' was a little harsh, there are a few weeks of the year when a slick would be fine! I'm just feeling bitter that it's still muddy :(
It was only muddy in a few bits when we rode but if you hit the patches with enough speed you can get through without putting a foot down on slicks (my biggest concern when riding with speedplay, although I was on flats for the tour thingie)
Maybe saying they have 'no place' was a little harsh, there are a few weeks of the year when a slick would be fine! I'm just feeling bitter that it's still muddy :(