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  • Report this link Bike For All Everything you wanted to know about cycling but were afraid to ask; getting started, everyday cycling, routes, sport...
  • Report this link Science of Cycling From Exploratium; all aspects from tyres to hats
  • Report this link Cycling From Wikipedia; a useful introduction to those wanting to start
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  • Report this link Bicycle Technology The early development of suspension on bikes; from 1891 to 1922
  • Report this link History of the bicycle From walking machine to the current scene - a brief look at the development.
  • Report this link Cycle Evolution From Wikipedia
  • Report this link 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 ......
  • Report this link Bicvcle History From the About team from early German developments
  • Report this link The Story of the Bicycle Text, images and graphics showing the development
  • Report this link Science of the Bycycle Explains how the bike had evolved to meet various requirements
  • Report this link Cycle Museums - a list by iBike
  • Report this link New York Cycle Museum
  • Report this link Metz Bicycle Museum New Jersey
  • Report this link Wikipedia presentation Champions back to 1958
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  • Report this link Bicycle Dave Moulton before he retired in 1993 was a leading racing bicycle builder. Originally from England, emigrated to th US in 1979. His bikes have been ridden in The Tour de France, The Olympics, and World Championships. His website contains a large bicycle section with history, pictures, bike tech articles and free downloads.
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  • Report this link Campagnolo Products and racing
  • Report this link Total Cycling International mail order source for European manufactured bicycle components and frames. Based in Ireland.
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  • Report this link Professional Cycling Information Cycling training and performance tips suitable for all fitness levels ranging from the recreational cyclist to the pro cycling athlete.
  • Report this link Bicycle Source Training, building strength. Nutrition, and recipes for on the road. Sports injuries, traffic safety, first aid;
  • Report this link My Endurance Coach
  • Report this link Cycling Performance tips Covering equipment, nutrition, training.....
  • Report this link Computrainer The official electronic trainer of the US cycling team, Canadian Cycling Association, and British Cycling Federation.
  • Report this link Cycling issues From Roger Marquis
  • Report this link Cycling tips, training, repair Directory from Knowledgehound
  • Report this link Cycling Performance Tips With links, nutrition, training, equipment, competition and physiology
  • Report this link Cycling physiology and performance A directory of articles
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  • Report this link Bicycling Fitness and Training From Bicycling.com; see also rider Skills
  • Report this link Fitness Articles From Cycling News
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  • Report this link BikeHighway From Uncle Barn.- a comprehensive Cycling Resource including: the only national library of local bicycle cue/route sheets, an extensive rides calendar
  • Report this link Bikelane Bike safety, coaching, equipment, racing tours, and mailing lists
  • Report this link Bike Magic Extensive archive, stories, merchandise.
  • Report this link Cycledot.com Is a free site that allow users to create and save cycling routes online, add riding notes, and share created routes with other users, taking full advantage of Google maps
  • Report this link GORP - Biking Links to regional resources, trail guides, gear, and biking accessories from the Great Outdoor Recreation Pages.
  • Report this link Travel with Bicycles Now you will know how to do this!
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Organisational bodies

  • Report this link Cyber Cyclery Contact information and details of more than 400 worldwide cycling organizations, 200 plus mailing lists
  • Report this link International Cycling Union With good sections on Cycling History News Calendar
  • Report this link World Bicycle Association Promotes the sport of cycling, increases the usage of cycles by existing riders, creates destination cycling vacation awareness, mobilises cyclists in metroplitan areas and provides information to cyclists.
  • Report this link 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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Competitions

  • Report this link Int'l Cycling Union Championships World Cup series; rider standings, race results, and event contacts
  • Report this link Links to Other Web Sites To all levels of competitive cycling
  • Report this link Road Cycling International resources for the racing cyclist
  • Report this link World Track Championships Next inManchester March 2008
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  • Report this link Bike Zone Latest cycle results from the USA and Europe; cycle industry news and more....
  • Report this link CycleBase Great news and results service
  • Report this link Cycling News World coverage from Australia
  • Report this link Cycle Gossip News and Views from the World of Pro European Cycling
  • Report this link CyclingNews.com Racing results and news analysis
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  • Report this link ProCycling.com Daily news, links
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  • Report this link Cycling in Cyberspace Online book - a convenient directory for cybercyclists
  • Report this link Bike Forums General, racing, tech, mountain bike, safety, nutrition.... you want to talk about it ......
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  • Report this link Lance Fans A Lance Armstrong fan/information site with many useful > resources including recent news, biography, huge photo gallery, career history, quotes, and more! Check us out today!
  • Report this link Karel van Wijnendaele Karel Van Wijnendaele was a famous sports journalist and founder of the Tour of Flanders
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Accommodation/holiday packages

  • Report this link 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.

Asia

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  • Report this link Southeast Asia News, a FAQ and links related to cycling in Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia

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  • Report this link Planning a European Tour A must if this is a first time.
  • Report this link Touring Bicycle portal A portal for bicycle touring and recreational mountain biking in Europe and the Mediterranean
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  • Report this link European Cyclists Confederation Promotes and encourages cycling throughout Europe and abroad; Cycling Routes
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  • Report this link European Track Cycling Journal Track cycling and six-day racing, with news, a photo gallery and related links
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France

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Overview

  • Report this link Cycling in France- Sheldon Links to other pages and sites that may be of use to cyclists contemplating a trip to France
  • Report this link Francaise Cycling Links, competitive cycling events in France
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Paris-Nice "The Race to the Sun"

Organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation, starts in the regions of Paris, each March and finishes in Nice on the Promenade des Anglais. For more detail and past winners see Wikipedia.Official Site Coverage by Ananova Cycling News BBC Sport

Le Tour de France

  • Report this link 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
  • Report this link Tour de France BBC coverage 2007 tour to start in London
  • Report this link Tour de France Blog Extensive coverage and links to other blogs
  • Report this link Tour 2005 From Velonews
  • Report this link Tour de France London News, features, road closures, event information, podcasts
  • Report this link CyclingNews Coverage Bicycling News of Race
  • Report this link HickokSports Wikipedia Story of Le Tour
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  • Report this link Cycling in Germany Gear, tips, information, routes...
  • Report this link Exploring Germany by Bike Map and route finder, articles
  • Report this link 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.
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  • Report this link 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.
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Ireland

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  • Report this link Ulster Cycling Links
  • Report this link Irish Cycle Racing News, information, events and links to Irish cycling clubs as well as other cycling resources
  • Report this link Irish Cycling From Peter Purfield - an extensive magazine
  • Report this link Irish Cycling Features, news archives, major events, rider reports links to clubs and Irish organisations, etc
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History
  • Report this link British Cycling Museum Cornwall, UK - an extensive collection in lovely countryside
  • Report this link National Cycle collection Llandrindod Wells,, mid-Wales
  • Report this link Runcorn Cycle Museum Cheshire, UK
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  • Report this link National Cycling Routes From CTC
  • Report this link Sustrans National UK cycle network of safe traffic-free routes
  • Report this link Cycling as alternative transport -A2B Magazine Folding bikes, rail fares update and much more
  • Report this link 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
  • Report this link Biking UK Resources for cycling enthusiasts; chat, competition news and links to bike and accessory retailers
  • Report this link 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
  • Report this link National Cycle Routes From Wikipedia

Cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats

or John O'Groats to Lands End, of course!

  • Report this link The Ultimate list of Links! Many can be out of date
  • Report this link JOGLE Off road challenge 23 days, 1200 miles cycling on bridle ways and National Cycling Routes; route and maps provided
  • Report this link Lands End- John o'Groats (LeJog) East of the Pennines; Map and details of stops; comments on tips about the route
  • Report this link Jogle Cycle route Complete with high-tech route maps and satellite imagery!
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Organisational bodies
  • Report this link British Cycling Governing body of cycling in Great Britain covering all disciplines, events etc
  • Report this link British Cycling Federation The internationally recognised body for cycle racing in Britain; clubs, arranged by divisions; rankings, world class performance
  • Report this link Cyclists' Touring Club Britain's largest and longest established cycling organisation features press releases, information about their publications, and links
  • Report this link Great Britain - British Cycling Federation Official body governing UK cyclists offers links to various clubs nationwide
  • Report this link Great Britain - British Olympic Association Cycling Past successes, and peruse a history and an overview of the sport
  • Report this link 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.
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  • Report this link Audax UK Long distance cycle racing; events calendar with links, results, magazine ARRIVEE with articles, race reports, etc
  • Report this link Veteran Racing Cyclists UK league for both male and female cyclists over 40
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Tour of Britain

  • Report this link Tour of Britain A blue riband cycling event that takes place on a World stage. News, teams, Stage results
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  • Report this link British Cycling
  • Report this link Road Cycling UK
  • Report this link BBC Sport
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England

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  • Report this link Northumbria NE England with links to all cycling resources
  • Report this link NE.England and SE Scotland With links to international touring sites
  • Report this link Nottinghamshire Links to cycling shops,
  • Report this link Road Time-Trials Council The National Governing Body for the promotion of Time Trials in England and Wales
  • Report this link Surrey Cycling Racing League News, results, calendar, rules, clubs and teams
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  • Report this link Cycling-in-cornwall Cycle routes and hire for the lovely county of Cornwall, UK, with map-based site location
  • Report this link 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.
  • Report this link Warrington Cycling Campaign Links to many sites connected with urban cycling
  • Report this link 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
  • Report this link Devon Cycling map From Devon County Council
  • Report this link Devon Coast to Coast NCN Route27
  • Report this link West Country Way NCN Route 3
  • Report this link Southern Coastal Route - Plymouth to Axminster NCN Route No.2
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Scotland

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  • Report this link 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.
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  • Report this link Find routes in Scotland From Cycling in Scotland
  • Report this link Dumfries and Galloway Cycling Group For cycle touring and social cycling activities in the south west Scotland countryside. News, local attractions and cycling links.
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Wales

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  • Report this link Wales - Cycling Sideways With maps, links to local attractions, rider journals and tourist information.
  • Report this link 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.

North America

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Canada

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  • Report this link Canadian Cycling Promotes, organises and represents Cycling in Canada, covering Mountain Bike, Cyclocross, Track, Road and BMX; Events.
  • Report this link 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.
  • Report this link Atlantic Canada Cycling Supporting events and tours in these provinces
  • Report this link 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.
  • Report this link Canadian Cyclist Online News, forums, reviews, articles, touring, links
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  • Report this link 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
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  • Report this link Canadian Cycling Association
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USA

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  • Report this link Five Boro Bike Tour.
  • Report this link Collegiate Cycling Excellent coverage of al aspects of cycling; riders resources, mechanics, events .....
  • Report this link VeloNews American-based information, covering cyclo-cross, mountain biking and racing and training
  • Report this link Cycleliciou S 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
  • Report this link Arizona Lists of local cycling clubs and events, as well as news, links
  • Report this link Manitoba Cycling Association Regional links, race calendars, route guides, etc
  • Report this link Maryland Bicycling Clubs and Association Resources
  • Report this link Michigan Bicycling Clubs and Associations
  • Report this link 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
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  • Report this link Ontario Cycling Association
  • Report this link 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
  • Report this link Pittsburgh Area Cycling Resources
  • Report this link San Francisco County Bicycle Coalition Practical info and related links
  • Report this link Saskatchewan Cycling Association Biking trails and cycling routes, membership info and event
  • Report this link Cycling in Seattle - blog
  • Report this link Cycling in Seattle A little dated
  • Report this link Virginia -ChainLink Cycling resources for the northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. are, covering shops, races, trails and associations
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  • Report this link 2wheelbikes.com
  • Report this link National Cycles Provide a comprehensive range of bicycles and accessories for purchase through an on-line secure store. Popular products include Raleigh Bikes, Mountainbikes and BMX's.
  • Report this link Air-free tires Airless Urethane bike tires
  • Report this link Cycle Gear Resource Guide Clothing
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  • Report this link Adventure Cycling Association With routes and maps, tours and events, and information about the Great Divide Trail
  • Report this link Bike New York
  • Report this link Urban Cycling Useful information and essays