Hippy is right Conti tyres suck arse!

And that reminds me of an advice given by someone on the bike forums to run your gloved hand on top of the front tyre to remove the flint.
Well, I've tried it, Sherlock, and was two months off my bike.

This wouldn't have been an issue if you had a proper job that made your hands all tough and leathery.

You have ladies hands, Kris. You could make a fortune with them, in the right circles.
So to speak.