Continental Gatorskin Road Bike Tire The long distance runner. GatorskinA durable carbon black mixture, a well regarded puncture protection system and the DuraSkin™-anti-cut fabric turn the Gatorskin, formely known as Ultra Gatorskin, into a real long distance runner. Available in a variety of widths it can be used on the way to work as well as training for road races or for sportives and audax. The Gatorskin is a highly popular tire at a nice price.