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May
2003 features
books and links about
Biking |
The
Science of Cycling
Explores the science of cycling with topics such the
wheel, drives & gears, frames & materials, braking &
steering, aerodynamics and human power. Also includes a list of
books and web sites. How Bicycles Work
From howstuffworks.com. Discusses the bicycle
parts, bearings, gears, gear ratios and more. Ken Kifer's Bike Pages
"The purpose of Ken Kifer's Bike Pages is to share what I know about cycling and to encourage others to bicycle as well. All articles are written by me and reflect my knowledge and personal experience, not something someone else said. Although having a strong philosophical streak, these bike pages include practical cycling information, statistical analysis, personal accounts of long trips and local experiences, photos, and humor. I don't deny having a bias: I think that we should all waste less and consume less, learn to appreciate Nature more, take better care of our bodies, and adopt a less-stressful pace of life. I promote using a bicycle instead of a motor vehicle because doing so is kind to the environment, good for the body, and good for the psyche." USA
Cycling
"USA Cycling is a family of organizations that promote and govern different disciplines of the sport, and that work as one to build the sport of bicycle racing, assist with athlete development and sustain international competitive excellence." BikesRNotToys
Advocates buying a properly fitted bike from a bike
store rather than store that sells general merchandise or toys.
Includes useful tips on buying a bike. Bicycling
Life
Advocacy website for bicycling. "We are simply more interested in the promotion of cycling as a
'normal' means of transportation for every day travel needs as well as recreation and healthy exercise." Paul Dorn's Bike Commuting Tips
Offers useful tips for bike commuting such as selecting
a bike, planning a route, locks & security, bicycle safety, and
repairs. Bike
Reviews
Offers bike reviews, classified ads, news, links to
bike manufacturers, and a bike rant forum. Recumbent Cyclist News
Lots of news and information for recumbent riders.
"Recumbent bicycles came about when people started looking for options to the traditional diamond frame bicycle. Comfort was the main goal and bicycle industry designers tried to reinvent the upright bicycle - with limited success. Recumbent designers may have different ideas on geometry, style, look and performance - but most know the bottom-line is comfort!" Mike Bentley's
Wisconsin Biking
Includes a plethora of Wisconsin biking information such as trail
maps, bicycle laws, news, and events. Wisconsin
Mountain Biking Maps & Trails
From trailmonkey.com. Includes many maps of
mountain bike trail maps in Wisconsin. Biking in Wisconsin
"This is the biking section-- less the photographs-- of a much larger document from the state of Wisconsin called the 1994 Recreation Guide, which you could get for yourself by calling 800-432-TRIP-- these days, they have slightly different publications with similar names. Writing in June, 1998-- some of this information may be stale, since it's four years old. Updates, additions, comments, and flames are solicited; sections that have been updated are marked as such." Biking
From Cooler
by the Lake, collaborative effort of Northeast Wisconsin librarians to make good information resources available to everyone.
An excellent source of biking information. Mountain Bike Trails in
Wisconsin State Parks and Forests
From the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources. "Mountain bikers are welcome on more than 1,000 miles of trails in Wisconsin state parks, forests, recreation areas, and unsurfaced trails on former rail lines. This page lists places with a mile or more of mountain bike trail." Wisconsin
County Bike Maps
From the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Maps of bike
friendly roads for every county in Wisconsin. The
Route - Bikes and Blades
River Falls' very own local bike shop on the web. River
Falls Police Department Bike Patrol
"The Bicycle Patrol was initiated in 1995 and at this time includes three bicycles and eight trained bicycle patrol officers. The advantages to a bicycle patrol program include closer community contact, increased visibility, a quiet approach, low cost and the amount and diversity of the territory bicycles can cover. The bicycle patrol provides patrol in the areas of the city that are not easily accessible by the patrol car." Minnesota
Biking
Includes information on bike routes, mountain bike
trails, bike safety, and sites to see while biking in Minnesota. About Bicycles
From the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Includes information on bike registration, events, routes, and maps. Minnesota
State Trails
From the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources. Includes maps and information about state trails,
many of which include bike trails.
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