Bicycle Websites
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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010Peopleforbikes.org is an organization dedicated to improving the future of bicycling. Their goal is “to gather a million names of support, to speak with one, powerful voice—to make bicycling safer, more convenient and appealing for everyone.”
They are asking cyclists to sign up on their website and you may win a bike (a Trek Allant or Breezer Uptown). […]
Websites For Renting A Bicycle
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010Traveling with a bicycle can be difficult. Many people are not comfortable boxing and shipping their bicycle. If you are going on a vacation where you will only bike for part of the time, the logistics of storing the bike on the non-biking days can be a problem. Airline passengers who fly with a bike […]
Google Maps Adds Directions For Bicyclists
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Google Maps has added a new feature that give directions for bicyclists in the United States. The new feature is described in this video. I tried it out for several routes in my neighborhood. It was pretty good, but had a tendency to include some roads with heavy traffic when there were parallel roads with […]
Tour De France Youtube Channel
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009The Tour De France has an official Youtube channel. It has videos in both French and English. The english language videos have english titles. Each day on the channel, there is a preview of the upcomming stage by Bernard Hinault; the five time Tour winner. Given the drama that appears to be unfolding between Armstrong and […]
Google Map Directions For Bicyclists
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009Google Maps has become an indispensable tool for many people that need driving directions. The tool also allows you to get directions via walking or public transit. However it doesn’t currently give you a choice to get directions if you want travel via bicycle.
The best option for cyclists is to look at the driving […]