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Topia!: Sports: Cycling: Commuting and Advocacy (64)
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Bicycling Life - Help and encouragement for those wishing to use their bicycles for touring and commuting. BikeMap.com - Maps and resources for using your bike for everyday transport. Information regarding transit access included. Primary focus is Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland. BikeToWork.com - Link portal for sites, products and services related to the use the bicycle as a means of transport to and from work. Electric Bikes - Survey of electric bicycles as transportation. Overview of uses, designs, the industry, and products. BikeCommute.com - News, reviews, and articles of interest to those who choose to commute by bicycle. Also home to a database of commuter profiles submitted from around the country. Bike People - Essays and philosophy designed for the New Urban Cyclist. Part of the Living Room organization which endeavors to cultivate the concept of sustainable, environmentally conscious communities. Bicycle Commuters - An MSN Community forum for those who use bicycles for transportation. Messenger Memorial - An online memorial to members of the international bike messenger community. Includes stories, artwork, and poetry. Cycling Advocacy Information - General cycling resources, bicycle traffic laws - and how to fight bad ones; cyclist defense and education. Many articles with a reference section to other site around the 'Net. BikeCommuter.com - Contains articles and information intended to promote awareness of the multiple benefits resulting from the development a more bike centric transportation lifestyle. Bicycle Advocacy and Education Center - From the League of American Bicyclists. Practical tips for safe and effective handling of many situations common to bike commuters. Modalshift.org - Promoting sustainable transport resulting in the improvement of health, the environment, and society. Encourages a modal shift away from cars to walking, cycling and public transport. Encouraging Bicycling - Part of the Sierra Club's "Stop Sprawl" series, it is the summary of an article based on a nationwide, aggregate analysis as well as detailed case studies of cycling trends and policies in seven case study cities. International Bicycle Fund - Topics addressing bicycles and bicycling as a means of transportation. Includes articles and analysis related to economic development, urban planning, non-motorized transport, the environment, travel, and international understanding. International Mountain Biking Association - Dedicated to the promotion of off-road bicycling through education in environmentally sound, socially responsible riding practices and land management policies. John Forester, M.S., P.E. - Forester is the father of the vehicular cycling concept. An experienced Planning Engineer, his site brings many years of VC knowledge and expertise to the web in the form of his personal web site. Articles and consultation resources are available. Re~Cycle - A nonprofit organization based in the United Kingdom, which sends bicycles to poor countries such as Haiti and South Africa; including training people how to repair and maintain the vehicles. XAccess (Xtracycle Access Foundation) - Builds and promotes the distribution of load-bearing bicycles for people who need them most yet can least afford them. Includes details on how to help, projects and nations assisted, photos of the various Xtrabike options and technology. ProBicycle - Formerly ChainGuard.org, an authoritative source for bicycle advocacy on the 'Net. Visitors will find links to many relevant sites and stories pertaining to rights of vehicular cyclists everywhere. Commuter Bicycles - A resource for people interested in information regarding bicycles designed specifically for commuting. BikeWeb - A resource provided by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, BikeWeb is described as a bicycle-pedestrian trail information system for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Houses an interactive database for finding routes and trails on which to commute by bicycle. CyclingForums.com: Commuting and Road Safety Forum - Public discussion board to ask questions and get answers to commuting and safety issues. Originating in Australia, but containing discussion threads worldwide. Transportation Cyclist - A Yahoo! Groups mailing list for those who choose cycling as primary transportation; for environmental, health, and economic reasons. Originates from Ontario, but all transportational cyclists are welcome. Commuting Logistics - A Topica mailing list for the discussion of operational bicycle transportation issues such as equipment, techniques, and methods. Subscription required; archives are available only to subscribers. Portland Bicycle Advocacy Group - A Yahoo! Groups mailing list created for the purpose of discussing bicycling issues in the Portland, Oregon, area. Special emphasis is placed on bicycles as a legitimate form of transportation; not just recreational vehicles. Bicycle Commuting - Bike to Work - A Yahoo! Groups mailing list devoted to the discussion of transportational cycling to and from work. Subscribers are invited to share stories, photos, tips, and experiences. C J Silverio's Bicycle Commuting Tips - Personal notes, opinions, and experiences regarding bicycle commuting by an experienced practitioner. Excuses are disproven and tips are given for novices that may be reluctant to make that first step toward the bicycle as a viable means of transport. Bicycle Commuting Guide - A comprehensive resource for both the novice and experienced bicycle commuter. Published by the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, this site provides tips and suggestions regarding accessories, safety and all-weather riding. There is also a section to encourage employers to support your cause. Bicycle Commuting - Part of the Sierra Club's eFiles series, this site provides five tips for promoting the bicycle as an alternative means of transport. Guide to Bicycle Commuting - Though published by the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition, this resource provides a general overview of tips and techniques that could benefit any bicycle commuter. Bicycling and Walking - Bicycle and pedestrian resources primarily aimed at residents in the Arlington County, Virginia, area. Nonetheless, there are many articles and resources that could benefit any bicycle commuter. A sub-site of the greater CommuterPage.com. Bicycle Commuting and Lights - A collection of articles focusing on the illumiation needs of vehicular cyclists. Included are reviews and opinions woth respect to various commercial systems. Recommended for any commuter who finds themselves cycling in the dark. Bike Web - bicycle commuting - A sub-site of John Korber's "One World, One People" project, this resource offers a compelling treatise on the merits of bicycle transportation as a sustainable, environmentally friendly alternative means of transportation. Bicycle commuting options for cities - Presented by Sustainable Enterprises, this article offers a brief survey of methods intended to reduce dependency on automobiles and remove them from the inner city. Benefits of Bicycle Commuting - A one page resource published by the Sacramento Transportation Management Association lauding the benefits of considering bicycle commuting by both workers and employers. Various tips and suggestions are offered. ChainGuard - A Yahoo! Groups mailing list intended for those who believe that bicyclists have the right, should expect, and be prepared to demand, safe accommodation as vehicle operators on every road. Participants espouse the concept known as Vehicular Cycling. Community Bicycle Network (CBN) - A Toronto-based bicycle organization with the goal of promoting and stimulating healthy, active, and neighbourhood-friendly sustainable transportation initiatives within the City of Toronto. Resources include a list of current projects, information on publications, and various links. BikeForums.net: Commuting - A discussion forum centered around the topic of bicycle commuting. Threads include subjects such as living car-free, safe riding, clothing selection, and common commuting issues. North American Velomobilist - A web resource for those interested in the velomobile: self-contained, fully (or semi-) enclosed bicycle-based vehicles. Information includes commercial acquisition sources as well as roll-your-own designs and construction techniques. BikeForPeace.org - Boulder, Colorado, based group encouraging passive, anti-war protest through the switch from auto dependency to bicycle transportation. General information, photographs, links, and contacts. The Bike Zone - Run by an ex UK Local Government Cycling Officer. Focuses on a wide range of cycle campaigning issues, plus cycling history, and humour. Paul Dorn's Bike Commuting Tips - Excellent source of information on bike commuting by a San Francisco cyclist and activist. Bicycle Commuting Suggestions - Personal anecdotes and suggestions from a seasoned bicycle commuter, Jennifer Hodgdon. Subjects include clothing and equipment. Human Transport Organization - Based in North Carolina, deals with a variety of political and engineering topics related to human powered transport. Most of the content focuses on universal access policies and vehicular cycling issues. Toronto Bicycle-Commuter's Handbook - A compilation of tips and suggestions for getting around by bicycle in the city of Toronto. Though focused toward Canada, Christopher Macgowan offers information that is applicable to any vehicular cylist.
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