Look for signs of wear, frayed wires, or
fluid leaks.
-- If traveling into unfamiliar territory, get the names, addresses, and
phone numbers of dealerships along your route. All three
Texas rides are regarded by cycling enthusiasts as the premier rides
in the state, with a well-experienced management team,
well-coordinated routes, and special attention to the riders ' safety
and comfort.

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com ) families can make these trips more enjoyable
through preparation.

Seating and restraints -- Correct seating and restraints for adults and
children are mandatory by law.

Entertaining children -- Keeping children entertained and comfortable on a
long trip is not an easy task.

Business Editors/Sports Editors/Cycling Writers

DALLAS----

19th annual FedEx Kinko's MS 150 Bike
Tour wraps up today at Noble Stadium in Ardmore, Oklahoma

WHAT

Nearly 2,000 cyclists are heading to the Finish Line at Noble
Stadium today for the conclusion of the 150-mile FedEx Kinko's MS 150
Bike Tour.

TEXAS MS 150 Bike Tours -- A LONE STAR CYCLING TRADITION
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Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Tips:

Vehicle maintenance -- Up -to-date vehicle maintenance keeps on the road
surprises and unexpected expenses to a minimum.
-- Put a passenger in charge of navigation.
-- It is also important to ensure children have toys and books to keep
them entertained.

For more information:

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"No matter how far families are traveling on the road , it is important to
balance excitement and fun with the safety of everyone in the vehicle," said
Grant Whitmore, vice president of Consumer Guide(R) Automotive.

-- Prior to departure , visually check the air conditioning, coolant and
oil, wipers and wiper fluid, vehicle lights , horn, belts and hoses,
and of course, the battery.
-- Consider restraining family pets in a specially designed travel
kennel.

-- Before starting a road trip, let children be involved in planning and
preparation.
-- Old standby games like the License -Plate game and I-Spy, as well as
singing songs, is a simple form of entertainment. Participants spent last night Lake
Texoma before starting the Ride's second leg to Noble Stadium in
Ardmore , Okla.

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The Lone Star Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society hosts the annual two-day Tour from Dallas to Oklahoma which
raises funds to support research and programs for multiple sclerosis
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-- Drivers should keep a basic tool kit in the vehicle at all times
containing a wrench, a ratchet and sockets, screwdrivers, and pliers
or Vise-Grips.

WHEN + WHERE

2005 FedEx Kinko's MS 150 participants will begin to arrive Sunday
mid-morning and continue to pedal in to the Finish Line throughout the
afternoon .

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Safety and Entertainment Advice from Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Experts

LINCOLNWOOD, Ill.
-- Renting a portable DVD player to watch movies is a potential safety
risk . Adequate preparation can make a summer road
trip a memorable vacation.com

WHO + WHY

The FedEx Kinko's MS 150 Bike Tour is one of three outstanding
fund-raising rides that the National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter
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automotive editorial team has outlined some key considerations to ensure that
road trips are safe and exciting for the whole family.

-- Never travel with more passengers than you have seatbelts.

Prepare an emergency kit -- This should be kept in every vehicle at all
times but may need to be updated for a road trip.

-- Share your planned route with a friend or family member who will not
be on the trip.

Cyclists Roll into Oklahoma Today after Biking 150 Miles from Dallas to Find a Cure for MS

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million that will benefit MS research and Chapter programs. The 2005 FedKinko 's MS 150 rolled out at sunrise yesterday
at Frisco's RoughRiders' Dr Pepper/Seven Up Ballpark. early this morning.

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Drivers may need to
adjust tire pressures to compensate for the increased vehicle load.

Know your route -- Plan a driving route ahead of schedule, and bring a
detailed map. Improperly secured portable players may injure passengers in an
accident.

Consumer Guide(R) is a registered trademark of Publications International ,
Ltd. To date,
the Lone Star Chapter's MS 150 Bike Tours have raised over $47
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-- The best place for kids is the back seat in an approved and properly
installed child seat. Most dealerships and fire stations will provide
free child-safety seat inspections.herrig@edelman. Cyclists rode
through scenic North Texas towns and cross the Red River into Oklahoma
along a carefully-planned route.

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-- Properly inflated tires ensure the best possible contact between the
tire and the road, and also improve gas mileage.
-- Know alternative routes for sudden changes in plans, and carry
relevant maps to use as a guide.
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-- Emergency kits should contain a flashlight, flares, a first-aid kit,
jumper cables, extra clothes and gloves, paper towels/cloths, wiper
fluid, food, and water.

Planning ahead ensures the safety of the vehicle and its occupants, and
assists in making the drive fun. This year's Bike Tour is expected to raise more than $1. The other rides are the Houston-to-Austin BP MS 150
Bike Tour on April 16-17 and the HEB MS 150 Bike to the Beach Bike
Tour on October 1-2 from San Antonio to Corpus Christi.

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