The April 4th Houston Chronicle online has an extensive article about designing team jerseys for bicyclists.
“…outside the National MS Society’s Lone Star chapter offices near the Astrodome, the pressure’s been on 250 team captains as they unveiled their custom-made jerseys at jersey-pickup parties and events these past few weeks.”
Link to RoadBikeRider.com
Jim Langley revisits his year-old review on tubeless road wheels and tires. From Newsletter #337:
“When I wrote my review just over a year ago, I said tubeless road wheels and tires would revolutionize cycling.
The main difference compared to the clincher wheels you may be riding is that the Shimano/Hutchinson system eliminates tubes. The tire valves are attached to the rims. Just like with mountain-bike tubeless tires that have been in use for several years, this allows lower tire pressure because there’s no chance of a pinch flat. Also, without an inner tube the tires are more compliant and supple.” Link to more of Jim’s review
Another item in this issue:
“…Watch the YouTube video called “The Rights and Duties of Cyclists.” It runs just over 4 minutes and focuses on rules for riding urban streets, specifically how to occupy traffic lanes and make turns. The idea is for the cyclist to take charge just as if he or she were driving instead of pedaling. If you know new riders, turn them on to http://tinyurl.com/yt342o”
Medical students at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine will be helping to ensure the safety of local children by giving away free bicycle helmets Saturday. The helmet giveaway will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wal-Mart in Bryan. Medical students will be on hand to properly fit the helmets and present a safety presentation every half hour. Information on free and low-cost health care in Bryan-College Station and the Children’s Health Insurance Program will also be available.
Start: Dr Pepper Ballpark, Frisco (sunrise). Finish: Sundance Square, Fort Worth. Overnight stay at Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth. Registration $50. 214-373-1400 or www.ms150.org