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 Encyclopedia: Road bicycle racing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A mountain bike in the forest Freeriding on a Hardtail freeride bicycle A full suspension Mountain Bike A rider during a Cross Country race A mountain bike, mountain bicycle or ATB (All Terrain Bicycle) is a bicycle designed for riding off-road, either on dirt trails or other unpaved environments...
Road bicycle racing is a popular bicycle racing sport held on the road (following the geography of the area), using racing bicycles.
A cycling sprinter is a road bicycle racer or track racer who can finish a race very explosively by accelerating, sometimes using the slipstream of another cyclist or group of cyclists tactically to gain greater momentum.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Road-bicycle-racing   (2078 words)

  
 IMBA Resources: Science And Research: The Economic and Social Benefits of Off-Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities<
All across the country, bicycle and pedestrian facilities are proving to be a wise economic investment for the communities through which they pass.
Bicycle and pedestrian trails also attract high-quality businesses by providing commuting options for employees, scenic places for stress-free strolls at lunchtime, and safe, convenient sites for family recreation.
Public rail-trails, multi-use pathways, and on-road bicycle facilities offer communities a means of safe and convenient transportation and keep the essential links within a community open to all.
www.imba.com /resources/science/econsoc_benefits.html   (2464 words)

  
 Road bicycle racing -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It is popular all over the world, but especially in (The 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use `Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles) Europe.
A stage race can also be a series of road races and time trials.
The stage winner is the first person to cross the finish line that day or the time trial rider with the lowest time.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ro/road_bicycle_racing.htm   (919 words)

  
 Withlacoochee State Forest – Croom Off-Road Bicycle Trails
The off-road bicycle trails in this area are dry-to-damp, all weather trails that wind through central Florida’s longleaf pine and scrub oak hills, live oak thickets and hardwood hammocks, past creek bottoms and cypress ponds.
Hikers may walk on horse or off-road bicycle trails and you may encounter hikers or equestrians at trailheads and trail crossings.
Horse, hiking and off-road biking trails are closed on the Croom Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest during the muzzleloading gun and general gun portions of the annual hunting season.
www.dep.state.fl.us /gwt/guide/regions/westcentral/trails/with_croom_bicycle.htm   (658 words)

  
 reviewjournal.com -- News: ROAD WARRIOR: Bicycle laws may need to be revisit...
At this corner, McDaniel was struck by a car and sustained an arm injury while riding a bicycle in a crosswalk last month.
A bicycle can be operated by someone who knows their ABCs.
"Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway has all of the rights and is subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle," it reads.
www.reviewjournal.com /lvrj_home/2004/Apr-04-Sun-2004/news/23561841.html   (888 words)

  
 The Bicycle Outfitter - Cycling Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Monte Vista Velo Bicycle Racing Club Monta Vista Velo is a Silicon Valley-based racing club that participates in the United States Cycling Federation (USCF) and the Northern California-Nevada Cycling Association (NCNCA) races.
Bicycle Adventures Inn to Inn and camping tours in the Pacific Northwest, California, the Big Island of Hawaii, Canada and New Zealand.
Bicycle Beano "Mid Wales, the Welsh Marches and the west Wales coast is a cyclists' paradise.
bicycleoutfitter.com /site/page.cfm?PageID=46%2520   (3253 words)

  
 ProBicycle: Bicycle Advocacy BY Bicyclists - FOR Bicyclists
That same week, Barbara took her son's bicycle and panniers, which had been left in the garage, and made her getaway one morning after her husband went to work.
The da Vinci bicycle hoax is alive and well as visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition are told the wooden bicycle on display was constructed to a design sketched by the Renaissance master.
Millions of adult cyclists took to the roads and panic set in with a public and transportation planners that had long held the belief that bicycles belonged on sidewalks.
probicycle.com   (2748 words)

  
 Canada Road/Bicycle Sunday
Bicycle Sunday, by the way, is the closing of Canada Road to cars between the Canada/92 and Canada/Edgewood intersections.
Canada Road is enjoyed by all, from the family shown here (youngest looked about 6) to the most serious of racers.
On the right is the Filoli Estate, made famous by the TV show Dynasty, which used the Filoli house for their exterior shots.
www.chainreaction.com /canada_road.htm   (458 words)

  
 exportlinker.com - import/export sourcing services
We are a dynamic and innovative bicycle company that will compete in global markets and strive for excellence in every aspect of our business.
Developes and produces high-tech frames for bicycle competition: hi-tech ultra-light frames for road and off road cycing for competitors and gear.
Mountain Bike Parts - SRAM is an innovative maker of bicycle components, and makers of components for MTB, road, and pavement categories.
www.exportlinker.com /bicycle.htm   (965 words)

  
 Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) Home Page (formerly Santa Clara Valley Bicycle Association)
The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (originally Santa Clara Valley Bicycle Association) is a 501(c)3 organization that has provided a forum for bicyclists to organize, discuss common concerns, and take action since the early 1970s.
Our members serve on bicycle advisory committees, gather data, monitor trends and disseminate information on urban cycling issues to local governments, cyclists and the public.
The Peninsula Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition (PBPC) is the Peninsula Chapter of the SVBC which represents San Mateo County.
www.svbcbikes.org   (398 words)

  
 links page
Bicycling from Boston MA to Washington DC For those that are considering a cycling trip for the first time the lessons learned page covers what we discovered and our opinions of the equipment we used.
Do It Yourself Bicycle Tours and Vacations This website is designed to help you join the ranks of a new wave of global travelers---those self-reliant men and women of all ages who prefer to plan and carry out their own independent bicycle tours.
Bicycle Touring FAQ The goal of this FAQ is simply to acquaint the new tourer with the variety of choices so one is better prepared to make appropriate choices.
www.oryxbooks.com /links.htm   (5336 words)

  
 Bicycles and Biking
Bicycles are manufactured in a variety of sizes and styles.
There are five main styles of bicycles: (1) mountain for off-road use, (2) road or touring bicycle, (3) hybrid including the tandem bike, (4) juvenile and children's model, and (5) specialty bike such as the BMX model.
Bicycles are usually made in the countries of Brazil, China, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States.
www.42explore.com /bicycle.htm   (2052 words)

  
 Bicycle Rules and Safety
Bicycles riders (cyclists) on public streets have the same rights and responsibilities as automobile drivers and are subject to the same rules and regulations as any other vehicle on the road.
Each year in California, over one hundred people are killed, and hundreds of thousands more are injured in bicycle collisions.
The keys to safe bicycling include being predictable, visible and communicating your intentions to motorists.
www.dmv.ca.gov /about/bicycle.htm   (99 words)

  
 Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Promoting the bicycle as an environmentally friendly, healthy, and economical form of transportation and recreation through advocacy and education.
Since 1972 the BCGP has been working hard to improve bicycling conditions and promote bicycling as an environmentally friendly, healthy, and economical form of transportation and recreation.
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (formerly the Bicycle Coalition of the Delaware Valley)
www.bicyclecoalition.org   (595 words)

  
 Home Page
The Chattanooga Bicycle Club is for people interested in bicycling (both road and mountain bike), trail maintenance, and creating new friendships.
The monthly meeting of the Chattanooga Bicycle Club is held on the 3rd Monday of the month at the downtown YMCA at 6:00pm.
The CBC was established in 1967 to encourage and promote bicycle riding and safety, and to foster a good relationship between cyclists and motorists by demonstrating courtesy and respect for the law.
www.chattbike.com   (355 words)

  
 Bicycle Club - Walnut Creek (SF Bay Area), CA :: Diablo Cyclists
ocated 30 miles east of San Francisco in Walnut Creek, California, the Diablo Cyclists are a recreational/touring, road and off road bicycle club, focused on providing the novice, intermediate and advanced cyclist an opportunity to ride, train and socialize with other bicycle enthusiasts.
Our emphasis is more on the fitness, skill building, and social aspects of bicycling and less on racing.
Then we will head west onto the more isolated roads in the hills, going all the way to the ocean.
www.diablocyclists.com   (502 words)

  
 The Bicycle Outfitter - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Our primary focus is on you, whether you are a casual rider or a racer, by providing everything you need to get the most out of your bicycling experience.
This Spanish company's bicycles continue to be the choice of many teams participating in the major races and tours throughout the world.
Their choice of Orbea bicycles certainly supports Orbea's commitment to making "bikes for women who love to ride".
www.bicycleoutfitter.com   (561 words)

  
 CIBA - CENTRAL INDIANA BICYCLING ASSOCIATION - WELCOME!
CIBA is a bicycle club with more than 2000 members and a focus on bicycle touring.
The Central Indiana Bicycling Association (CIBA) is a not-for-profit organization devoted to encouraging the use of the bicycle as a means for touring, exercising, and commuting.
The club financially supports educational events and developmental activities for younger riders, and is active in pursuing adoption of bicycling-related legislation within the local community.
www.cibaride.org   (725 words)

  
 Hamilton, Vasse win Mount Washington Hillclimb - Boston.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Former Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton, who has been off the official racing circuit since September due to blood doping charges, won the Volkswagen Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb on Saturday with a time of 51:11.
Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb on Saturday with a time of 51:11.
The winning woman for the second year in a row was Aimee Vasse, 27, who kept her lead despite being blown off her bike near the top.
www.boston.com /news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2005/08/20/hamilton_vasse_win_mount_washington_hillclimb   (285 words)

  
 Delta Pedalers Bicycle Club
The Delta Pedalers is a road, off road and tandem bicycle club for inexperienced, intermediate and advanced cyclists.
The club is especially interested in providing wholesome family activities that include bicycle riding, education and safety.
We also organize rides and tours in other areas, and we have an annual camping trip in the Sierras where we ride mountain and road bikes.
www.deltaped.org   (127 words)

  
 Bicycle-Friendly Berkeley Coalition
The Bicycle Subcommittee meeting scheduled for Wed Feb 02 has been changed to Thu Feb 03.
Report road problems or bicycle hazards (last updated 2004-02-02).
Material on selected bicycle issues and campaigns (last updated 2005-09-30).
www.bfbc.org   (217 words)

  
 East Bay Bicycle Coalition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Marin Avenue in Albany and Berkeley has received the classic road diet, reconfigured from two traffic lanes in each direction to one traffic lane and a bicycle lane in each direction with a center turn lane.
The objective of the conference is to incorporate the bicycle mode into transport strategies for both rural and urban environments.
Check out BikeTalk, a bike-focused radio show "from the Bicycle Capitol of the United States." BikeTalk airs on KDRT, 101.5 FM in Davis, California, and archives are available online in mp3 format.
www.ebbc.org   (681 words)

  
 SORBA.org
The Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) is a member-based, nonprofit organization formed to promote trail preservation and development, mountain bike racing, touring, fun and fellowship for all mountain bicyclists in the southeastern United States.
Sending a shout out to tell you the Beautiful Back Roads is on Sept 17th this year.
Road bikes available to ride are the Madone 5.2, Pilot 5.0 amd Lemonnd Zurich.
www.sorba.org   (502 words)

  
 Great River Road Bicycle Map - Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The Great River Road Bicycle Map depicts conditions for bicycling on the Great River Road Bikeway (GRBB) and nearby roadways.
The GRRB in Wisconsin is located primarily on the Great River Road (WIS 35) between Prescott and Prairie du Chien.
In Grant County (the southernmost county on the Wisconsin route) the GRRB is routed on a series of state and county highways and not always on the Great River Road itself.
www.dot.wisconsin.gov /travel/bike-foot/grrmap.htm   (249 words)

  
 MOAB - Off-road Bicycle Tour Trip Report
A loop around the La Sal Mountains, which rise from the Colorado River to the east of Moab, with Tukuhnikivatz at its vertex, provides a spectacular range of cycling challenges, topography, and habitats.
This bicycle tour is a 250 mile self-supported off-road loop.
The ride begins in Moab, crosses the north side of the snow-clad La Sal mountains, drops down to the Dolores River and crosses it at Gateway.
thorin.adnc.com /~blogan/moab.html   (1151 words)

  
 Chicagoland Bicycle: Pro Cycling Store
Road components by Shimano - Dura Ace, and Ultegra 10speed road parts.
It's the #1 choice among road riders and triathletes.
High quality Italian road shoes that are comfortable, lightweight, durable and exceptionally stiff.
www.cbike.com   (417 words)

  
 Bicycle Alliance of Washington Bike Advocacy Bicycle Commuting Recreational Cycling
The Bicycle Alliance of Washington advocates for bicyclists and a bike-friendly Washington
You can view the final design (and see Linda) but you won't be able to order a plate until the release date.
With the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel now closed for up to two years, the City is allowing Seattle cyclists to use 3rd Ave on a trial basis only.
www.bicyclealliance.org   (252 words)

  
 Marbikes
We are pleased to offer a complete variety of Marinoni frames designed to suit the needs of all riders from the seasoned racer to the weekend tourist.
By combining one of our hand-made framesets with our complete bicycle kits you are able to tailor make your new bicycle.
Marinoni bicycles can be purchased through our dealers or direct at the address below.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/FBeauchemin   (406 words)

  
 Folding Travel Bikes using S and S Machine Bicycle Torque Couplings™
An S and S Coupling™ also known as a Bicycle Torque Coupling™ or BTC™, is a precision lug that is installed in a bicycle frame when it's manufactured to allow it to separate and pack for easy transportation.
Road, mountain, hybrid, touring, cyclocross, tandem, track and recumbent (triangulated frames only, not monotube) bicycles and tricycles are all available.
Triangulated frames, such as conventional single and tandem bicycles and recumbent single and tandem bicycles, are ideally suited for S and S Couplings.
www.sandsmachine.com   (4716 words)

  
 LOOK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Clipless pedals didn’t just revolutionize shoe and pedal technology, they were the start of a complete technical renaissance.
Clipless pedals sparked the move away from cycling shoes with wood-and-leather soles toward advanced plastics and carbon composites, materials which have since been applied to almost every aspect of bicycle design, especially frames and forks.
Look’s composite design experience is unparalleled, ranging from some of the very first carbon frames in 1986 to the ultra modern 585 frameset–which features a carbon bottom bracket shell–mated to the HSC 5 fork, 100% monocoque carbon from the forged carbon dropouts to the top of the steerer.
www.lookcyclesusa.com   (477 words)

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