{"id":30006,"date":"2015-06-17T23:16:31","date_gmt":"2015-06-18T04:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=30006"},"modified":"2015-06-17T23:16:31","modified_gmt":"2015-06-18T04:16:31","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-june-17th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/06\/17\/texas-bicycling-news-june-17th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News June 17th"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dallas Team<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.bikingforbabies.com<\/h3>\n

This team will ride from the Lone Star State to Chi-town.
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\nChristine Kania
\nCo-Captain
\nI am a middle school teacher in the Chicago suburbs. I completed my first Biking for Babies ride last year with Team Dallas, and I am so excited to be back this year as a team leader. I believe that the best way to live out the pro-life message is to live your own life in a way that …<\/p>\n

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Program teaches bicycle riding<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Javier Vargas, The Shorthorn staff\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.theshorthorn.com<\/h3>\n

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\nStudents have an opportunity to teach children with disabilities how to ride a bike this week.
\nUTA and the Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas are hosting the iCan Bike summer camp. iCan Bike is a five-day program aiming to teach children with mental disabilities how to ride a bicycle in a week. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the camp will occupy the far side of Maverick Activities Center, said Elizabeth Hammond, Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas program specialist.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153[Bicycles] will be their primary type of …<\/p>\n

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Pastor on 1,000-mile bike ride from Texas to Tennessee<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Kendall Kirkham\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.wmcactionnews5.com<\/h3>\n

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\nNASHVILLE, TN (WMC) – Pastor Matt Gaston of University Park United Methodist Church (UPUMC) in Dallas is trading the pulpit for the pedals.
\nGaston began a 15-day journey on his bike June 10, and aside from a few short breaks, doesn’t plan on stopping until he reaches Nashville.
\nGaston is taking part in Pedal for PT, celebrating a new partnership with the church and Project Transformation (PT).
\nThis past spring, a proposal was passed to relocate the Project Transformation offices to unused …<\/p>\n

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Colnago Recalls Bicycles and Frame Kits Due to Crash Hazard<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.bicycle.net<\/h3>\n

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\nRecall Summary
\nName of Product: Bicycles and bicycle frame kits
\nHazard: The front brakes can detach from fork during use, posing a crash hazard.
\nRemedy: Replace
\nConsumers should stop using the recalled bicycles and bicycle frame kits and contact Colnago America for a free inspection. If the hole in the front fork for the brake mounting bolt is not at least 12 mm in depth, the front fork will be replaced free of charge.
\nConsumer Contact: Colnago America Inc. toll-free at (844) 265-6246 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online at www.colnago-america.com and click on \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Colnago recalls bikes and frame kits\u00e2\u20ac\u009d for more information.
\nRecall Details
\nUnits: About 400 in the United States and 34 in Canada
\nDescription: This recall involves all Colnago CF10 and Colnago V1-r racing bicycles and bicycle frame kits that fit 28-inch wheels. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Colnago for Ferrari\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is on the downtube and the Ferrari logo is on …<\/p>\n

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King Racing Group<\/a><\/h2>\n

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\nThis lady has grown to be a heck of a bike racer! Tomorrow she be be the new series week 2 leader in our open womens! Congrats<\/p>\n

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This Week’s Activities<\/a><\/h2>\n

Fort Worth Bicycling Association<\/h3>\n

Burleson and Beyond
\nThursday, June 18, 2015 8:00 am
\nBurleson: Commerce Street<\/p>\n

The Rusty Chain Gang Romp
\nThursday, June 18, 2015 9:00 am
\nBenbrook: YMCA<\/p>\n

Tour de Cure for Diabetes
\nSaturday, June 20, 2015 7:00 am<\/p>\n

Tour D Italia
\nSaturday, June 20, 2015 8:00 am<\/p>\n

Mostly Massey
\nSaturday, June 20, 2015 8:00 am
\nCrowley Chicken Express<\/p>\n

Joe Pool Lake Marina
\nSaturday, June 20, 2015 9:00 am
\nJoe Pool Lake Lynn Creek Marina<\/p>\n

River View
\nSunday, June 21, 2015 8:00 am
\nRio Vista: High School<\/p>\n

The Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
\nTuesday, June 23, 2015 9:00 am
\nFt Worth: Christ Lutheran Church<\/p>\n

Watermelon Waltz
\nWednesday, June 24, 2015 6:00 pm
\nEverman: Jerry’s Place<\/p>\n

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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n
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New Event Actavis+Allergan CF Cycle for Life – Highland Village, TX http:\/\/t.co\/3EoQ8AGEfT<\/a><\/p>\n

Get your wheels in m\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 http:\/\/t.co\/xn7jRFd3cA<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) June 17, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n