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The Virtual Library of Transportation has a cycling section.
News Groups uk.rec.cycling, rec.bicycles.tech, rec.bicycles.rides

    About Cycling know the sport

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  Bike For All Everything you wanted to know about cycling but were afraid to ask; getting started, everyday cycling, routes, sport...
Science of Cycling from Exploratium; all aspects from tyres to hats
Cycling from Wikipedia; a useful introduction to those wanting to start
 
    Safety make sure that you are safe on the road

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   Improve your cycling through online advice, articles., tips. See also Coaching from SportsVL

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  Questions about cycling from AskMrBike
Professional Cycling Information  Cycling training and performance tips suitable for all fitness levels ranging from the recreational cyclist to the pro cycling athlete.
Bicycle Source  Training, building strength. Nutrition, and recipes for on the road. Sports injuries, traffic safety, first aid;
My Endurance Coach
Cycling Performance tips covering equipment, nutrition, training.....
Bicycling Fitness and Training   from Bicycling.com; see also rider Skills 
Fitness Articles from Cycling News
Computrainer -the official electronic trainer of the US cycling team, Canadian Cycling Association, and British Cycling Federation.
Cycling issues from Roger Marquis

Cycling tips, training, repair directory from Knowledgehound
Cycling Performance Tips with links, nutrition, training, equipment, competition and physiology
Cycling physiology and performance - a directory of articles
 
   History of Cycling know the background

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  Bicycle Technology - the early development of suspension on bikes; from 1891 to 1922
History of the bicycle from walking machine to the current scene - a brief look at the development.
Cycle Evolution from Wikipedia
John Kemp Starley from Wikipedia; an English inventor and industrialist who is widely considered to be the inventor of the modern bicycle and In 1885 Starley made history when he produced the Rover Safety Bicycle - a rear-wheel-drive, chain-driven cycle with two similar-sized wheels, making it more stable than the previous high wheeler designs. More ......
Bicvcle History from the About team from early German developments
The Story of the Bicycle text, images and graphics showing the development
Science of the Bycycle explains how the bike had evolved to meet various requirements
Cycle Museums:     a list by iBike
  New York Cycle Museum
  Metz Bicycle Museum New Jersey
  British Cycling Museum Cornwall, UK - an extensive collection in lovely countryside
  National Cycle collection Llandrindod Wells,, mid-Wales
  Runcorn Cycle Museum Cheshire, UK
 
   Equipment what you need, reviews

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Equipment tips from CpTips from sizing to tyres and clothing...
   Forums get answers to questions or air your views...

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General Information 

Racing top
Cycling Racing Tours Paris-Nice  Tour of Britain top
Tour de France  Official guide to France's most famous sports event offers information on teams and riders, highlights from past races, and news and photos. Standings  Route;   Teams and riders
Tour de France BBC coverage 2007 tour to start in London 
Tour de France Blog extensive coverage and links to other blogs
Tour 2005 from Velonews
Tour de France London news, features, road closures, event information, podcasts
CyclingNews Coverage   Bicycling News of Race 
History from HickokSports  Wikipedia  Story of Le Tour
 
      Paris-Nice "The Race to the Sun", organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation,  starts in the regions of Parish, each March and finishes in Nice on the Promenade des Anglais. For more detail and past winners see Wikipedia  
  Official Site Paris-Nice 5th to 12 March 2006; race map, stages, ...
Coverage by: Ananova, Cycling News, BBC Sport,
 
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Urban Cycling background from Wikipedia top
  UK
Cycle Campaign Networks in the UK
National Cycling Routes  from CTC 
Sustrans National UK cycle network of safe traffic-free routes
Cycling as alternative transport -A2B Magazine - folding bikes, rail fares update and much more Bristol University Bicycle Users Group (BUG) provides better facilities, including selected routes, for cyclists in the University. Site also contains tips and  links to other cycling-to-work routes.
Warrington Cycling Campaign  links to many sites connected with urban cycling
USA
Urban Cycling useful information and essays
Bicycle Safe - how not to get hit by cars
Bicycling Street Smarts an online tutorial that will increase your safety and confidence while bicycling on any road, whether you are a beginner or an expert
Cycle-licious bicycle Blog life news; searchable by subject}
Urban Youth Bike Corps a non-profit youth program designed specifically to use the sport of cycling as a vehicle to support injury prevention and to enrich the lives of Harlem's youth.
2wheelbikes.com all types of bicycles – Beach Cruisers, BMX, Mountain Bikes, Tandems, etc-  and accessories; Great quality at factory direct prices.
 
  International    
  International Cycling Union ICU, founded 1900, is the association of the National Cycling Federations. It promotes and regulates cycling at the international level, organizing the World Championships for all disciplines; Calendars events, results, rules......
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National and District and City Sites   North America   Europe (UK top
North America  Five Boro Bike Tour.#  New York            Canada  up

Collegiate Cycling excellent coverage of al aspects of cycling; riders resources, mechanics, events .....
VeloNews   American-based information, covering cyclo-cross, mountain biking and racing and training
Cyclelicious   a resource for cycling news and views in the USA  and around the world - discussions, articles, news and blog postings, with an emphasis on bike culture and lifestyles

Arizona lists of local cycling clubs and events, as well as news, links
Manitoba Cycling Association regional links, race calendars, route guides, etc
Maryland Bicycling Clubs and Association resources
Michigan Bicycling Clubs and Associations
Bike New York a non-profit organization established in 2000 to promote and encourage bicycling and bicycle safety education through education, public events and collaboration with community and government organizations. Bike New York produces the largest cycling tour in America, the Five Boro Bike Tour
     Five Boro Bike Tour. by Wikipedia
Ontario Cycling Association
Oregon Cycling- An online magazine that covers the sport of bike riding which offers cycling articles, bike guide and a list of tours and trails in the State of Oregon
Pittsburgh Area Cycling resources
San Francisco County Bicycle Coalition - practical info and related links
Saskatchewan Cycling Association  - biking trails and cycling routes, membership info and  event
Seattle
 Cycling in Seattle - blog
 Cycling in Seattle - a little dated
Virginia -ChainLink # cycling resources for the northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. are, covering shops, races, trails and associations

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  Canadian Cycling promotes, organises and represents Cycling in Canada, covering Mountain Bike, Cyclocross, Track, Road and BMX; Events.
Cycle Canada an innovator in developing unique routes and supported cycling events throughout Canada.
     eg The Crossing  a coast to coast bicycle ride across North America, beginning
    in Vancouver, B.C. and concluding in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Atlantic Canada Cycling supporting events and tours in these provinces
Cycling in Canada 1991   a useful resource for anyone planning tours in Canada
  Cycling Team  - news and views from the sport of road cycling. We've been involved in cycling for over 20 years and we'll keep you updated on the latest news with a Canadian perspective.
Canadian Cyclist Online news, forums, reviews, articles, touring, links
 
Europe Germany   UK
  European Cyclists Confederation promotes and encourages cycling throughout Europe and abroad; Cycling Routes
 
   Germany              see also commercial links
  Cycling in Germany  gear, tips, information, routes...
Exploring Germany by Bike  map and route finder, articles
Bicycle Germany.-  learn how to conduct your own self-guided, non supported bicycle tour in Germany. It has over 20 specific travelogues with all information free.
 
  UK  Tours up
  British Cycling  governing body of cycling in Great Britain covering all disciplines, events etc
Audax UK long distance cycle racing; events calendar with links, results, magazine ARRIVEE with articles, race reports, etc
Big Bike Site day to day cycling with news, information and chat for non-competitive cyclists and those who'd like to take up cycling for leisure or transport
Biking UK - resources for cycling enthusiasts; chat, competition news and links to bike and accessory retailers
British Cycling Federation
the internationally recognised body for cycle racing in Britain; clubs, arranged by divisions; rankings, world class performance
Bottom Bracket A guide for cycling and cyclists in the East Midlands... Find Cycling Clubs, Bike Shops and more in the area. Cycling News constantly updated from National and International sources
Cyclists' Touring Club. Britain's largest and longest established cycling organisation features press releases, information about their publications, and links
Cylceshops divided into six regions
Fixed Wheel concentrated mainly on the road rider, aiming at  a comprehensive record of fixed-wheel achievements, a history of medium gear time trials and short stories about fixed riders and their bikes
Great Britain - British Cycling Federation Official body governing UK cyclists offers links to various clubs nationwide
Great Britain - British Olympic Association Cycling  past successes, and peruse a history and an overview of the sport
Northumbria, NE England with links to all cycling resources
NE.England and SE Scotland with links to international touring sites
Nottinghamshire - links to cycling shops,
Road Time-Trials Council the National Governing Body for the promotion of Time Trials in England and Wales
Surrey Cycling Racing League news, results, calendar, rules, clubs and teams
Veteran Racing Cyclists UK league for both male and female cyclists over 40
Scotland:
    Find routes in Scotland from Cycling in Scotland
Devon
    Devon Cycling map from Devon County Council
 
       UK cycling Tours            Lands End John o'Groats
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National Cycle Routes  from Wikipedia
Sustrans  working on innovative ways of overcoming the transport challenges affecting us all; The National Cycle Network is a great success story. Nearly half of you live within a mile of it.
 
  Land End - John o'Groats
    The Ultimate list of Links!  many can be out of date
JOGLE Off road challenge 23 days, 1200 miles cycling on bridle ways and National Cycling Routes; route and maps provided
Lands End- John o'Groats (LeJog) East of the Pennines; Map and details of stops; comments on tips about the route
Jogle Cycle route complete with high-tech route maps and satellite imagery!
Devon
Devon Coast to Coast NCN Route27
West Country Way NCN Route 3
Southern Coastal Route - Plymouth to Axminster  - NCN Route No.2

Ireland
Ulster Cycling Links 
Irish Cycle Racing news, information, events and links to Irish cycling clubs as well as other cycling resources
Irish Cycling from Peter Purfield - an extensive magazine
Irish Cycling
features, news archives, major events, rider reports links to clubs and Irish organisations, etc

Scotland
Dumfries and Galloway Cycling Group for cycle touring and social cycling activities in the south west Scotland countryside. News, local attractions and cycling links.

 Wales
Wales - Cycling Sideways with maps, links to local attractions, rider journals and tourist information.

The following are mostly commercial sites: Cycles, Cycle parts, Touring top
  Cycles
    USA
2wheelbikes.com all types of bicycles – Beach Cruisers, BMX, Mountain Bikes, Tandems, etc-  and accessories; Great quality at factory direct prices.
UK
National Cycles provide a comprehensive range of bicycles and accessories for purchase through an on-line secure store. Popular products include Raleigh Bikes, Mountain bikes and BMX's.
Dales Cycles one of the largest and most established bike stores in the West of Scotland. Our online shopping website features hundreds of bikes, accessories, and items of outdoor clothing. We also offer live customer assistance through the website.
  Cycle parts
    Air-free tires    - airless Urethane bike tires
Cycle Gear Resource Guide  - to manufactures and retailers, plus news
Swagman Biker  Racks Canadian-based firm supplying top quality, top rated bike racks, bike carriers, car racks and accessories for every hitch and tire mounted bike transport application. Free shipping, quick online secure ordering
Total  Cycling International mail order source for European manufactured bicycle components and frames. Based in Ireland.
  Touring
    Bicycle Beano Cycling Tours in mid Wales. Cycling holidays on the idyllic lanes of Wales and the Welsh Borders of England, with delicious vegetarian cuisine.
2 Wheel Treks  is a Christian company providing self-guided and guided cycling holidays in the UK, Holland and New Zealand, ranging from mountain biking weekends in the UK to longer breaks both on and off road. Broad appeal for both single travellers and group bookings.
German Cycling Tours   Based in Germany, the company offers guided cycling tours with an English speaking local guide in the most scenic areas of Germany like Bavaria, Rhine Valley, Saxon Switzerland or Elbe Valley.

Miscellaneous