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  Cycling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cycling is a recreation, a sport and a means of transport across land.
Cycling for transport and touring is promoted on a European level by the European Cyclists' Federation, and regular conferences are held under the auspices of Velo City, whereas global conferences are coordinated by Velo Mondial [1].
Cycling makes use of the largest muscles in the body (the Gluteus Maximus and Quadriceps) so it is good for people who are trying to lose body fat.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cycling   (1253 words)

  
 :: Cycling Queensland :: Welcome ::
Cycling Queensland, in operation since 1893 is the governing body for competetive cycling in Queensland and is affiliated to the national body - Cycling Australia and the International body - UCI.
Cycling Queensland caters for members from the Junior Under 11 division through to Masters Men and Women well into their 70's.
Cycling Qld is seeking expressions of interest for business advertising on our site.
www.qld.cycling.org.au   (312 words)

  
 Cycling Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB (page 139)
The cycle tour of Northumberland is summarised in the Sustrans "Northumbria's Cycling Kingdom" map based leaflet, which is available, free of charge, by sending an e-mail request to the County Council Tourism Office.
Whilst cycling is generally enjoying a resurgence of interest across the County, nowhere is this more true than at Kielder where the Forest and Reservoir are becoming one of Britain's leading cycling centres.
The excellent cycling facilities are therefore matched by the visual delights of the area and the many other things to see and do.
www.northumberland.gov.uk /vg/cycle.html   (1767 words)

  
 Cycling Cycling
RandD has been revisited old mechanics for years (pitch cards, cantrips, the "Kindle" mechanic, the "Lobotomy" mechanic, the "Gravedigger" mechanic, etc.) Cycling isn’t even the first mechanic with a keyword to be returned to the game.
Krosan Tusker is a giant green Beast with cycling -- but when you cycle it, you get to search your library for a basic land.
The last time cycling was here, it was rubbing shoulders with mechanics like buyback, shadow, echo, and pitch cards.
www.wizards.com /default.asp?x=mtgcom/daily/mr38   (1425 words)

  
 Cycling NSW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Cycling NSW are planning Skill Cycle Coaching Courses in Bathurst, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.
Cycling NSW in association with Cycling Australia are offering, a $5 special Club licence as part of a Membership Drive Program which is designed to attract new U9, U11 and U13 Junior members into cycling at an affordable cost to parents.
To encourage a broader range of cycling enthusiasts to be involved in organised cycling events, Cycling NSW is now sanctioning participation events as well as competitive competition.
www.nsw.cycling.org.au   (236 words)

  
 Bicycling - Vélo in Provence France - Provence Beyond
Cycling anywhere in the northeastern part of Beyond (Alpes-Maritimes, eastern Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, eastern Hautes-Alpes) [map] means vertical cycling; there's no flat ground.
Much of the Vaucluse, the Bouches-du-Rhône and the western part of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence [map] is relatively flat, suitable for cycling by those of you not ready to take on the Alps.
Thanks to the cycling enthusiastism of the president of the Cadenet Office de Tourisme, there are printed cycling tours available for free at the village tourist office.
www.beyond.fr /sports/velo.html   (1717 words)

  
 Carmichael Training Systems - Coaches and Camps for Cycling, Multisport, Running, and Aerobic | Cycling
Cycling Camps: From private weekend clinics to luxury camps at the Tour de France, CTS leads the industry in providing instruction, service, and variety in camp experiences.
Cycling Books: A wide array of cycling books such as Chris Carmichael's newest book, "The Ultimate Ride", as well "The CTS Collection", a collaborative work from the CTS coaches.
US Paralympic Cycling Team: CTS is the official coaching service for the US Paralympic Cycling and Handcycling Teams, preparating them for the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.
www.trainright.com /info.asp?action=display&uid=84   (436 words)

  
 Cycling News
Cycling News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich's home in Switzerland was searched Wednesday by authorities, along with nine other homes and offices of people suspected of involvement in a Spanish doping scandal.
Authorities have searched the Swiss home of German cycling star Jan Ullrich as part of an investigation into alleged doping, state prosecutors in Bonn and the country's federal crime office said in a statement.
www.topix.net /cycling   (991 words)

  
 Category:Cycling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Articles and media on this topic in other Wikimedia projects can be found at: Commons Category Cycling
The main article for this category is Cycling.
If you would like to participate, visit the project page, where you can join the project and/or contribute to the discussion.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Cycling   (149 words)

  
 www.usacycling.org -- The Official Website of USA Cycling
Team USA took over the top spot in the medal table today at the UCI World Masters Track Cycling Championships, as five more Americans rode into podium positions and the crowd witnessed an all-American sweep of the Men's 55-59 Pursuit podium.
USA Cycling announced today the elite teams that will represent the United States at the 2006 UCI Road World Championships September 19-24 in Salzburg, Austria.
USA Cycling is a family of organizations that promote and govern different disciplines of the sport, and that work as one to build the sport of bicycle racing, assist with athlete development and sustain international competitive excellence.
www.usacycling.org   (215 words)

  
 VL of Sport - Cycling
Cycling in France- Sheldon links to other pages and sites that may be of use to cyclists contemplating a trip to France
Galloway Cycling Group for cycle touring and social cycling activities in the south west Scotland countryside.
Cycling holidays on the idyllic lanes of Wales and the Welsh Borders of England, with delicious vegetarian cuisine.
sportsvl.com /wheel/cycling.htm   (1790 words)

  
 Cycling
Cycling is a healthy, economical and environmentally friendly mode of transport.
The main emphasis of the cycling strategy is to encourage more cycling by providing high quality facilities for both new and experienced cyclists.
Complementary connections can be added to this basic network to ensure that the network meets the needs of all types of cyclists as well as providing a visible sign to other road users and potential cyclists that cycling is a viable mode of transport for the people of Walsall.
www.walsall.gov.uk /transport/cycling   (279 words)

  
 Outdoor Japan - Cycling - Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Even better, great cycling is never more than a short train ride away, and often enough, just outside your back door.
One cycling enthusiast, who toured the country for three months, reported being invited into people’s homes on several occasions.
Many youth hostels and cycling terminals have bikes for rent, and if you just need something to get around town you can probably find bicycles for rent near the railway station.
www.outdoorjapan.com /activities/cycling/activities-cycling-introduction.html   (1076 words)

  
 UCSC Cycling :: About   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The UC Santa Cruz Cycling Team is both a recreational cycling club and a racing team.
UCSC Cycling races as a member of the Western Conference of the National Collegiate Cycling Association (NCCA).
The UC Santa Cruz Cycling Team continues its partnership with Raceplan for the 2005 season.
www.slugcycling.com   (237 words)

  
 cucycling.com :: CU Cycling
CU Cycling in conjunction with Boulder Racing will be holding our annual criterium and fundraiser at the CU Research Park Saturday March 19th.
CU Cycling will be holding their largest annual fundraiser, the CU Cycling Ride-A-Thon, on Saturday,March 5th, 2005 at 9:00 from the Fun Park on Hwy.
Members of CU Cycling and alumni will participate in either a 50-mile or a 100-mile ride working to raise money either on a per mile basis or from a flat pledge from generous donors across the country and world.
www.colorado.edu /StudentGroups/cucycling   (668 words)

  
 Cheshire County Council: Cycling Homepage
Cycling just 20 miles a week can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by 50%, and cycling at 10 miles an hour will burn off 400 calories every hour!
Cheshire is perfect for cycling, not too flat, not too hilly and some very picturesque countryside along the way.
Cycling for people with disabilities - handbikes are available to hire in Alsager, Chester and Willaston (Ellesmere Port)
www.cheshire.gov.uk /cycling/home.htm   (700 words)

  
 Cycling Scotland
Cycling Scotland is core funded by the Scottish Executive to bring cycling out from the fringes of everyday life and into the mainstream. We aim to integrate cycling into modern living as a sustainable mode of transport, a means of exercise, and a strong contributor to the Scottish tourist economy.
We acheive this through promoting public participation in cycling events, giving training to ensure people can cycle with confidence, and providing engineering services to ensure that cyclists are catered for on Scotland's roads and paths.
Cycling Scotland's annual Conference will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on November 16.
www.cyclingscotland.org   (132 words)

  
 Cycling - Nottinghamshire County Council
There are beautiful places to cycle within Nottinghamshire and various publications to help you decide on the best route or location to do this.
If you like to go cycling in the countryside why not pick up a copy of 'Exploring Nottinghamshire by Bike' which contains 7 circular rides with clear maps and directions.
More details are available from Sustrans, the cycling charity who created it, by visiting their website: www.sustrans.org.uk.
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk /home/traffic_and_travel/traffictravel-cycling.htm   (167 words)

  
 City of Toronto: Cycling in Toronto
BUG stands for Bicycle User Group, which is a group of two or more people who meet to improve cycling conditions in their home or work environments, or who simply want to enjoy cycling as a group.
The City of Toronto Cycling Ambassadors take to the streets, paths, and bike lanes of Toronto in order to reach out to communities across the city to encourage and support cycling.
Tips on cold weather cycling are also available in brochure format, and online.
www.toronto.ca /cycling   (1050 words)

  
 Cycling
There are eight guides in the set that can be viewed online or obtained from our contact centre.
If you are looking for general information about cycling Bikeforall is the essential resource for everyone who cycles, or is thinking about it.
Learn to ride, family cycling and increase your road riding confidence with training by nationally accredited instructors.
www.surreycc.gov.uk /sccwebsite/sccwspages.nsf/LookupWebPagesByTITLE_RTF/Cycling?opendocument   (179 words)

  
 City of Toronto: Toronto Cycling Map
This comprehensive map is a component of the Toronto Bike Plan.
It provides cycling resources, safety tips, information about the Toronto Bike Plan and lots more.
You'll need the latest version of the free Adobe Acrobat Viewer to view and print these PDF files.
www.toronto.ca /cycling/map/index.htm   (90 words)

  
 Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority
Cycling is often the fastest way of getting around especially in more urban areas of Greater Vancouver.
TransLink is committed to making cycling a realistic travel option by providing bike access on transit, bike storage, and planning and funding support for bikeways and other cycling infrastructure.
To buy a printed copy of the regional cycling map visit one of these locations.
www.translink.bc.ca /Transportation_Services/Bikes/default.asp   (203 words)

  
 Olympic Cycling Events, Teams, Racers, Pictures, News
Olympic cycling comes in many forms, none of which are even close to the ride in the park cycling that most of us know.
These are exciting races whether indoors on a track or riding through the countryside.
Other bike events and concerns are covered and there are excellent beginner's guides for aspiring athletes.
www.chiff.com /olympics/olympics-cycling.htm   (194 words)

  
 REI Adventures: Cycling Trips
From Madrid, we set out to explore parts of the legendary Camino de Santiago, cycling along rolling Galician hills, tracing the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi and arriving at the burial place of the Apostle St. James.
Puglia, located in the heel of the Italian boot, is asserting itself as home of some of Italy's best food, most innovative wine and most dramatic landscapes.
On this pleasure-filled cycle tour, we'll enjoy traditional dishes at some of Tuscany's finest eateries and savor the wines for which it is justly famous.
www.rei.com /adventures/activity/cycle.html?stat=8490   (775 words)

  
 INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - SPORTS
Although bicycle races had been held on the old "penny farthings", the new bikes stimulated the growth of bicycle racing as a sport.
Cycling at the Olympics features four exciting disciplines: road, track, mountain biking and bmx.
Discover the sport through its competition format, equipment, glossary and history.
www.olympic.org /uk/sports/programme/index_uk.asp?SportCode=CY   (126 words)

  
 Cycling in Scotland UK - Scottish Cycling Holidays, Paths, Routes and Mountain Bike Trails
Cycling in Scotland is a healthy celebration of wide open spaces, dramatic scenery and clean fresh air, where you will find routes and trails to suit all abilities.
Whether you are planning a three week tour covering a thousand miles, tracking down a mountain bike challenge in the hills or simply looking for a traffic-free day trip suitable for novices and families, this is the site for you.
Cycling shorts for sunny weather or waterproof gear?
cycling.visitscotland.com   (342 words)

  
 Cycling Forums
Lots of training is something everyone who is into cycling has to do.
This is the place to talk about training and racing with power (watts) measuring devices such as Polar 710/720, Power Tap, SRM or any other power measuring device.
If you are thinking of leaving the car keys behind and try cycling to work.
www.cyclingforums.com   (585 words)

  
 Cycling
Strategies for promoting cycling as an alternative form of transport for local journeys.
See also Walking and Cycling: an action plan, which sets out measures from across government to increase levels of active travel by creating places that people want to walk and cycle in.
The National Cycling Strategy aims to increase the use of bicycles for all types of journey.
www.dft.gov.uk /stellent/groups/dft_susttravel/documents/divisionhomepage/031336.hcsp   (259 words)

  
 Roadcycling.com - Cycling info as it should be - cycling news, bicycle reviews, cycling info, road cycling
Roadcycling.com is proud to offer cycling information as it should be to cycling fans worldwide.
Roadcycling.com features cycling news, race results, rider interviews, product reviews, race schedules, rankings, training articles, and even more.
Subscribe to our FREE cycling newsletter to receive cycling news and commentary by email and please link to us from your Web site or blog.
www.roadcycling.com   (188 words)

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