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Richard Schwinn to Speak on Bicycle Fabrication
Richard Schwinn to Speak on Bicycle Fabrication
April 22nd at Bicycle Club of Lake County Meeting
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 — Richard Schwinn from Waterford Precision Cycles will speak on current trends in bicycle design at the Bicycle Club of Lake County meeting at 7 p.m. at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 West Church Street, Libertyville, IL 60048.
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Schwinn will explain how bicycle design and fabrication changes reflect trends in how and where bicyclists are riding. In 1971 Schwinn started to work for the family business, Schwinn Bicycle Company, founded by his Great Grandfather Ignaz Schwinn in 1896. Then in 1993, he co-founded Waterford Precision Cycles, a custom bicycle manufacturer located in Waterford, WI. The Waterford plant fabricates Waterford and Gunnar bicycles. More info at waterfordbikes.com.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information about the Bicycle Club of Lake County programs, events, and rides go to the Ride Schedule at www.BikeBCLC.com.
