New Tires and Tornado Sirens

I bought new tires while we were on vacation! Continental Ultra Gatorskins 700cX28mm on sale at REI! My friend Brett helped me get them on yesterday with only minor difficulties. Even though Indiana is still being riddled with ridiculous storms (the tornado siren is going off as I type this), I took them out for a short test ride this evening between downpours. I didn't take my cycle computer or anything, but I certainly FELT faster, even if I wasn't significantly so. I'll get back to you on whether or not I am ACTUALLY faster. Either way, it was great to be on my bike and the weather is supposed to be nice for the entire long Memorial Day weekend. :)