{"id":43518,"date":"2018-08-03T23:06:24","date_gmt":"2018-08-04T04:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=43518"},"modified":"2018-08-03T23:06:24","modified_gmt":"2018-08-04T04:06:24","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-august-3rd-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/08\/03\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-august-3rd-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest August 3rd 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

BMC recalls some Timemachine 01 bikes and frames<\/a><\/h2>\n

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


\nWASHINGTON (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d BMC is recalling its Timemachine 01 bikes and frames because in some situations the front tire can hit the downtube, posing a fall hazard.<\/p>\n

The CPSC said BMC has received four reports of falls in the U.S., including one that resulted in a broken finger. …<\/p>\n

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Highland Village Update \u00e2\u20ac\u201d August 2018<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com<\/h3>\n

… Our police department has also played a big role in raising funds for the Texas Police Chiefs Association\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fallen Officer Fund. Since 2008 the department has held a bike race and 5k run fundraiser for the families of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and, with the help of the community, has contributed over $160,000 to the fund. The event, held the third Saturday in October, will continue again this year with some enhancements. The TXFallenPD Tribute Event will be held at The Shops at Highland Village on Saturday, October 20 and will include a 5K run, bike race, and a police obstacle course race. There is entertainment and live music, vendors, demonstrations, raffle prizes, a kids zone, food and drinks throughout the day. You can be part of this fundraising effort again this year by …<\/p>\n

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This weekend\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s rides: Scenic Dam Loop & Red Horn<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n

Hey SRC,
\nA cooler Saturday should make for a great ride! Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s go on our expanded dam loop which takes us up Mt. Bonnell and over to Westlake and Cuernavaca finishing with a tailwind push home. The route is 60 miles and can be found here …<\/p>\n

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How has road cycling changed over the years in Austin?<\/a> from BikingATX<\/a> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n