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- 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.
- 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.
- Bicycle
Commuters
An MSN Community forum for those who use bicycles for transportation.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bicycle
Commuting and Lights
A collection of articles focusing on the illumiation needs of vehicular
cyclists. Included are reviews and opinions with respect to various
commercial systems. Recommended for any commuter who finds themselves
cycling in the dark.
- 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 Now
A Harrisburg, PA, area bicycle commuter's bLog. Day-to-Day antics
and views ranging from tool reviews to daily experiences.
- 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.
- Bicycle
Commuting Suggestions
Personal anecdotes and suggestions from a seasoned bicycle commuter,
Jennifer Hodgdon. Subjects include clothing and equipment.
- Bicycle
Commuting: Thousands do it, you can too!
Wrapped within the publicity of Bike-To-Work activities in Madison,
Wisconsin, this series of pages offers several pointers for novices
considering the switch to bicycle commuting. There is also a section
aimed at educating the employer about tolerance and accomodation.
- 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.
- Bicycling
Life
A useful and relevant resource for those wishing to use their bicycles
for touring and commuting. Includes many articles and links that will
appeal to novice and expert alike.
- Bike
Commuting is Fun
An interesting and humorous rant on the perils and prejudices experienced
by bicycle commuters. This thirteen point treatise is peppered with
links to external sites that expand upon the referencing point.
- 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.
- Bike
to Work Day: Commuter Resources
Though intended as a reference for those participating in Bike-To-Work
Day, this resource provided by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is
of general utility to all beginning bicycle commuters. The page also
contains testimonials from several regular, area commuters.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- BikeCommuter.com
Contains articles and information intended to promote awareness of the
multiple benefits resulting from the development a more bike centric
transportation lifestyle.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Citizens
for Safe Cycling
An Ottawa based organization whose stated goal is to facilitate
"better, safer, environmentally-friendly cycling". Though primarily
intended for Canadian audiences, the site offers position statements
that may be useful to other groups and even individuals who are attempting
to effect bicycle friendly changes locally.
- 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.
- Commute
Alternatives: Bicycling
Part of the Metro Dynamics Commute Alternatives program, this page provides
a concise "Getting Started" guide to bicycle commuting for the novice.
Contains several informative diagrams that stress key points.
- Commuter
Bicycles
A resource for people interested in information regarding bicycles
designed specifically for commuting.
- Commuter
Bicycles
Features recommentations for bicycle designed and equipped specifically
for commuting and transportation as opposed to recreation. The site
is presented as a public benefit to support alternatives to the automobile.
Includes links to example vehicles from manufactures both major and
obscure.
- Commuter
Connections Guides
A pair of electronic handbooks promoting bicycle transportation in the
Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The guide for employees is well crafted
and contains useful illustrations.
- 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.
- 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 sites around the 'Net.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ken Kifer's
Bike Pages
A personal site with information on lifestyle, touring and camping,
health and fitness, traffic safety, and advocacy. Touring travelogues,
technical analysis, and cycling humor are among the offerings.
- MassBike
The home of the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition. Though primarily
dedicated to improving the conditions for bicyclists in Massachusetts,
this site contains useful information for all bicycle advocates. Notable
are sections on policy, law, and intermodal transit.
- Messenger
Memorial
An online memorial to members of the international bike messenger community.
Includes stories, artwork, and poetry.
- 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.
- 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.
- Paul
Dorn's Bike Commuting Tips
Well crafted site for information on bike commuting by a San Francisco
cyclist and activist. Includes views, reviews, and How-To articles.
- Pedalling
Health - Health Benefits of a Modal Transport Shift
An article, written in 1995, that takes a look at the health benefits
of switching to a vehicular cycling lifestyle. Contains numerous facts
and figures that may benefit cycling advocates.
- Pizza
Power
Taking its name from the preferred fuel source of many cyclists, this
site takes a novel approach to the subject of human-powered transport.
Presented in the form of several "trip reports".
- 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.
- Power
Pedal Pushers - Commuting with Clear Conscience and Arteries
An interesting article published in the July 2000 edition of VIA;
the bimonthly magazine of the California State Automobile Association.
Presented as a profile article, it also contains some useful general
information and links.
- 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.
- 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.
- Self-Propelled
City
A well crafted and informative site containing many articles on the
choice of a bicycle as one's preferred means of transport. Contains
a sections on product reviews and Critical Mass as well.
- 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.
- 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.
- An
Un-American Activity
A rather provacative article by Mark Jenkins that appeared in the
January 2000 issue of Outside Magazine. The author promotes the benefits
of choosing the bicycle as a vehicle to the benefit of both environment
and health.
- 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.
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