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@ascentale @uxMark @bikenite A3. Well, brand I'd currently go with Surly since I like steel and they have any style I'd care to ride covered.
Style... something built for bike packing, probably the more loaded variety. It'd be too heavy for a lot of rides, but I'm a utility cyclist first and foremost. I've gotta lug kids around regularly hence the need.
@ascentale @elliek @bikenite A4a. I've had decent luck just flipping bikes over to work on tires. Concrete will tear up the handlebars and stea, but it's not too bad.
A4b. I haven't (I think), but I assume it's like tubeless sealant. It's pretty common to fill tubes with sealant in New Mexico where goat heads (plant seed) will give you flats regularly, but it can make a mess.
@ascentale @grammasaurus @bikenite A1. Toots from the inlaws' place. If it's hot, I usually try to make sure I have some kind of sport drink with me instead of just water. I've been meaning to get some water crystals (e.g. MiracleGro) to put together a cooling neck scarf/wrap. You just need a cotton bandana (or thereabouts) and about a tablespoon or two of water crystals each. They really do help cool you off.
@ascentale @SamUpstate @bikenite A2. I don't have resources, but might be trying something similar in my neighborhood. Best answer I can say is to get involved with the school's admin to help organize. If they're not helpful, though, it'll just be a carpool but with bikes, so liability can't really be more than a carpool, no?
In any case, best to try to work with the school rather than around them since it is school related and they can help get the word out.