{"id":29485,"date":"2015-04-21T23:50:53","date_gmt":"2015-04-22T04:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=29485"},"modified":"2015-04-21T23:50:53","modified_gmt":"2015-04-22T04:50:53","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-april-21st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/04\/21\/texas-bicycling-news-april-21st\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News April 21st"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trek issues recall of QR on disc-brake bikes<\/a><\/h2>\n

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\nWATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Trek is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall bikes spec’d with quick releases that have a lever that opens greater than 180 degrees and can be caught in a front disc brake if left in the open position.
\nThe company said that the issue is not a manufacturing defect on the QR but due to improper use or adjustment. Riders who leave the QR in the open position can potentially have the lever caught in the front disc brake while riding.
\nTrek found out about the issue when it was investigating an accident. Spokesperson Eric Bjorling said the company notified the CPSC about the potential problem. Trek has learned of three cases involving the relevant QR. According to the …<\/p>\n

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Richardson City Staff Presents Bike Plan To City Council<\/a><\/h2>\n

bikefriendlyrichardson.org<\/h3>\n

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\nOn Monday, April 20, 2015 Richardson City Staff presented their Bike Plan to Richardson City Council. The presentation was a combination recap of what they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve done, as well as their next steps.
\nIt was nice to see how important bicycling is to our city officials and how they continue to see the value of what it brings to our community. It was also nice to see that our little grassroots, advocacy group has …<\/p>\n

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Ride for Reading<\/a><\/h2>\n

Velo Paso<\/h3>\n

Saturday, May 16 at 9:00am in MDT
\nEl Paso Downtown Artist and Farmers Market
\n117 Anthony St, El Paso, Texas 79901
\nJoin us Saturday May 16 at 9:00am at the El Paso Downtown Artist & Farmers Market to deliver books to children eager to read.
\nRide for Reading is back for a special EP Bike Month delivery! This time we will be delivering to La Fe Preparatory School.
\nMeet: 9:00 am El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmers Market, 117 Anthony Street, El Paso, Texas 79901
\nRide: 9:30 am approximately 1.2 miles to the school
\nArrive: 10:00 am La Fe Preparatory School, 616 E Father Rahm Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
\nWe will be greeted by the children of La Fe Preparatory, excited to receive the …<\/p>\n