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Press Release: Framebuilders collaborate for diabetes raffle

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• January 15, 2007
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Drawing will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

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Hewitt, Texas. – The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS),the world’s largest consumer show for custom-built bicycles, invites thepublic to buy a raffle ticket for a very special handcrafted bicycle builtby a team of nine of the most esteemed frame builders in the world.The team, which will raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes ResearchFoundation (JDRF), includes renowned frame builders Brian Baylis, RolandDella Santa, Doug Fattic, Bruce Gordon, Tom Kellogg, Andy Newlands, MarkNobilette, Richard Sachs and J.P. Weigle.Selected based on quality, craftsmanship, reputation and artistic impression,these famous builders will draw on over 290 years of combined experienceto create a one-of-a-kind bicycle in the first collaboration of its kind.The bicycle, to be custom-fitted and built for the lucky winner of theraffle, will include a set of Pacenti Original Lugs, a Columbus tubesetfrom Nova Cycles, Richard Sachs dropouts, a Campagnolo Record Group, PhilWood hubs, an ultra-smooth finish and detailed lugs and joints by eachartisan.This undertaking was organized in honor of Tessa Walker, daughter ofNAHBS founder Don Walker, who contracted juvenile diabetes when she was5 years old. She monitors her blood sugar several times daily and is now16 years old and living with Diabetes.“I am touched that such a great group of artisans are contributing theirefforts on behalf of the JDRF.  Their partnership in this projectto benefit the search for a cure to Juvenile Diabetes means a lot to Tessaand me,” said Don Walker, founder of NAHBS.Raffle tickets are now on sale at the NAHBS website at www.handmadebicycleshow.com,for $20 each or 12 for $200.The drawing will be held at the NAHBS show in San Jose on Saturday,March 3rd at 4 p.m.  The lucky winner need not be present to win,but raffle participants are encouraged to attend, meet the world-classbuilders who put it together, and get fitted then and there for the frame.JDRF will receive 100% of the proceeds. Your donation to the JuvenileDiabetes Research Foundation is important in helping find a cure for thisdisease.

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About the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) – TheNorth American Handmade Bicycle Show is dedicated to showcasing the talentsof individuals around the world whose art form is the bicycle. It aimsto be a gathering point – online and in person – for frame builders andconsumers looking for custom-made bikes, for the sharing of ideas and promotionof this special industry which has such a rich history.  After twoyears of growing by leaps and bounds, NAHBS 2007 will feature still moreexhibitors, consumers and a wealth of seminars.  For more information,see http://www.handmadebicycleshow.com.