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I would agree with the Cycling+ opinion. I wouldn't rank the Halo Courier Berlin as a Training Tyre. It is a commuting tyre, of the most extremely successful type.
A training tyre should be predictable and reliable. The Courier Berlin's behavioural characteristics are balanced for puncture protection first, and tackling rougher roads, and possibly the slush of winter. Its tall and ridged profile makes it a less than predictable handler, when compared to the beautifully designed Schwalbe Durano Plus. The latter is a true training tyre, of high puncture resistance. Though I would wager that the Durano Plus cannot truly compare to the Halo Courier Berlin, in terms of serious puncture protection. It is clearly a far superior training tyre, but not at all a better commuter tyre.
I'd recommend the Halo Courier Berlin for commuting, and obviously courier work. But as a training tyre, others are better.