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ABA BMX Racing Online - In the early 1970s, kids in California took their 20-inch Stingray bikes to an abandoned lot and made a movie that started a new sport. They called it bicycle motocross, a name that was quickly shortened to BMX. How do you get started in BMX racing and learn the moves and tricks? It's all here, courtesy of the American Bicycle Association.
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute - Bicycle helmets make good sense. Many parts of the U.S. and Canada, plus all of Australia, require helmets. Other places are studying such laws and may require helmets as well. This all-volunteer organization tells you what types of helmets meet safety standards and where you can get inexpensive ones. According to this site, a round, smooth helmet is better than one with points that can snag on pavement. Visit this site for much, much more about bike and helmet safety.
Exploratorium's Science of Cycling - Sure, you'll find information on the history of cycling here, but you'll also find out about the science behind those little skinny wheels you see on road bikes and those big fat wheels you notice on mountain bikes. And did you ever wonder why tires are spoked that way? It's all about tangents. You'll never look at a bicycle the same way again after you've visited this site.
Le Tour de France - The classic bicycle race called the Tour de France started in 1903. It was in 6 different stages, and the route around France was 2,428 kilometers. The longest Tour was the 1926 race, covering a total of 5,745 kilometers in 17 stages. You can follow the ups and downs of the race in many ways on this outstanding Web site and learn the history and lore of the race, including the significance of those colored jerseys the racers wear.
Mountain Biking - Let's say you live in Kansas but go on family vacations to California, and you love to go mountain biking there. Then you see on the news that there are wildfires in Point Reyes, and you wonder what might have happened to your favorite seaside trails. Your local newspapers and bike shops don't have any info on trails that far away, so what do you do? You connect to this Web site and read updates about the trail damage, of course! Here you'll find news, race information, and advice on riding and taking care of your mountain bike. You can also get information about cool mountain bike trails in the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
ROMP - Beginner's Guide - This site has everything you need to take your first mountain bike ride. Not only will you learn the techniques and check out the equipment needed, but you'll also cover the trail etiquette necessary to make your ride a pleasure--for everyone else!
USA Cycling Online - Whether you're interested in BMX, mountain, track, road, or CX (cyclo-cross) cycling, you'll find results, upcoming race calendars, pro bios, and so much more at this site.
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