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Info about professional racing, mountain biking, and the joy of tandem riding.

Resources in this category:

Cycling News :: http://www.cyclingnews.com/
Get daily updates on all the large and small races and happenings in the world of cycling.
DirtWorld.com :: http://www.dirtworld.com/
Here is "the biggest and best collection of trails in every state and province," and "the most current and complete race information for regional and local series." Also, at this site you can "speak to other mountain bikers across town or across the country," "get technical questions answered by our experts without a trip to the shop," and "read great feature articles & content written by bikers for and about bikers! "
Exploratorium's Science of Cycling :: http://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/
"Just want to get away from your science homework? Hop on a bike and go for a relaxing ride; get away from it all; coast down hills at breakneck speed; feel the breeze as it flows over your skin creating little whorls of air that create aerodynamic turb - hey! Yes, there's science to be found in cycling, and if you're interested in the sport, fascinated with bicycles, or just looking for a nifty science site, The Science of Cycling is a top-notch example of online education. Never too preachy or dry, the pages here take the reader through each aspect of a bicycle's construction and how it helps a cyclist's performance. The creators of the page at San Francisco's Exploratorium interview frame designers and professional cyclists for expert testimony that backs up their science lesson. It may not be the escape from your science homework you were looking for, but with a site this good, you'll find an equally enjoyable distraction."
GearHead :: http://www.gearhead.com/gh/home.htm
"Gearhead is dedicated to bringing cycling enthusiasts, consumers, and the bike industry together in the most dynamic meeting place on the Web. At Gearhead, you can create a lasting identity via your own profile page, join discussion groups, read and submit product reviews, find and review local trails, and easily communicate with others who share your interests. And this is just the beginning!"
Girl Groove :: http://www.girlgroove.com/
"Where the rubber meets the road." Are you a feminist who is into bicycling? Then you'll love "grease monkey's corner" and "a view from the saddle."
Helmets: Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute :: http://www.bhsi.org/index.htm
Volunteers put together this site with just about anything you would want to know about bicycle helmets. It includes tips on fitting helmets, reviews of helmets, lists of helmet laws, technical information about helmets, and more.
MTB Review :: http://www.mtbr.com/
Product reviews, trail reviews, and some good 'ol advice by bikers for bikers. Also includes
A Quick History of Bicycles :: http://www.pedalinghistory.com/PHhistory.html
Find out about bicycle history from the Bicycle Pedaling History Museum.
     
 
   
 
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