diff --git a/Releasing-Tracks.textile b/Releasing-Tracks.textile
index ea17d73..093b438 100644
--- a/Releasing-Tracks.textile
+++ b/Releasing-Tracks.textile
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ These steps are for maintainers with commit access.
 ** everything in /doc
 # _(Major release only)_ Create maintenance branch for release. For example:
 <pre><code>git checkout -b 2.0_branch</code></pre>
+# _(Major release only)_ Update badges in README to point to the new branch (e.g. Travis)
+# _(Major release only)_ Pin all gem versions using pessimistic version constraints matching the current Gemfile.lock
 # Update version numbers and check copyright dates
 ** /README.md
 ** everything in /doc
@@ -14,6 +16,7 @@ These steps are for maintainers with commit access.
 # Tag the release:
 <pre><code>git tag v2.0
 git push upstream --tags</code></pre>
+# _(Major release only)_ Update the version 
 # Publicize the new release
 ** Post on the Tracks website
 ** Update the IRC topic