I picked up my bike last night from the transport guys (who did a great job, I might add) for IMAZ. This morning, as I am getting ready to ride, I notice that part of the sidewall of the rear tire was rubbed off on one side so that I could see the fibers there. i just bought this new set of Vittoria Diamante Pros and have only ridden them once! Is this a major reason for concern? I am about to take the bike out for a brief ride, but wanted to know, if I don't have any problems after this, should I go ahead and change out the tire before the race? This is my inclination, but would like to hear from others.

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under-trained and over-tapered. . . .yet still hopeful . . . does that make me an optimist or a masochist?