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http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tires.html#tubular
http://www.athenscyclepath.com/wconntubulartires.html
http://www.garynuke.homestead.com/tubular.html
I saw a guy riding the London2Brighton with tubs. How did I know? He had four tyres strapped to his rear pack!
I'd give 'em a big miss myself but I'm too lazy to get involved with tubs and assoc. maintenance.
I know a lot of the TT guys ride tubs on the road but we're talking 1hr long races here, not daily riding.
Pros are never a good example to use. They are fully supported. Watch the Mavic neutral support car dive in and swap out a rider's wheel..