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
Fixation - A resource and community for people who ride
bicycles to get somewhere, and to travel gently over the earth.
Articles, links and image galleries provide tools for sustainable
cycling.
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
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
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.
Bike
Worker - An introductory resource for those entertaining
the idea of bicycle commuting. Mission statement cites high
fuel prices and traffic jams as reasons to consider this mode.
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.
BikeWhenever
- Bicycle commuting how-to site with many articles and photos.
Topics inclide choosing a bike, clothing, route planning,
care and Cleaning, maintenance and much more.
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.
Charlotte
Bike Commuter Mentor Program - Though some content is
focused upon North Carolina, there are many useful resources
to any beginning bicycle commuter. Topics range from riding
techniques to equipment.
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.
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 - Electronic handbooks produced by
the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to promote
bicycle transportation in and around Washington D.C. Well
crafted and containing useful illustrations, the guide is
targeted to employees, but also has useful information for
employers.
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.
Cycle
Facility of the Month - Provides photos and descriptions
of poorly-designed bicycle routes, primarily in the United
Kingdom, but containing information of use to all vehicular
cyclists. Includes a news archive and information on joining.
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.
Cycling
Advocacy Works by Fred Oswald - An interesting and insightful
collection of original articles addressing the topic of vehicular
cycling. Features include analyses of state laws related to
bicycling, tutorials and reform movements.
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.
MyBikelane
- Tattletale site listing vehicles parked in bike lanes. Allows
for comment and discussion of each post; registration required.
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.
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 - 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.
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.
The
Vehicular Cyclist - Provides a 'bLog style survey of recent
news related to vehicular cyclist topics. Individual topics
of study include helmets, fatality trends and research
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.
Yellow
Bike Coalition - A non-profit organization which refurbishes
bicycles for use as alternative transportation for residents
and businesses of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Borrowing
information, event calendar, volunteer and wish list, photos,
and bicycle advocacy links provided.
