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Bicycling is a great way to get around or spend a day in the park with the kids, but when serious cyclists get on their racing bikes for an endurance ride like the Tour de France or indoor track racing - bicycles become high speed, high excitement sports equipment.

You may not want to be the next Lance Armstrong, but take some tips from these sites on the best bikes for the terrain you'll be covering, the rules of the road and of the sport, and safety features you should be looking for...

Adventure Cycling Association - Based in the USA, this group offers information and tours for cyclists at all levels. They also provide hundred of links to other groups, club and tours in the US and throughout the world. Education and outreach is part of their mission. Check out the international journals of bike rides posted by members.

Cycling Australia - Put a new spin on the walk about... do it on your bike. This site has info on cycling in Australia but the major resource they offer is a section with links to all the State Federations. News and updates on cycling events are covered as well.

Analytic Cycling - If you are an extremely serious racing cyclist, you have a great time with these tools that provide models for wind drag, fitness, statistical data on tire mishaps and a lot of other very useful information and interactive tools to improve your efficiency and performance in your next race.

Canadian Cycling Association - Complex but extremely well organized site covers racing In Canada. The National Team, Canada Cup, national championships, BMX and links to local centres are some of the resources you'll find here.

Cycling Performance Tips - From what to eat and exercise to improve performance and stamina to how your body uses the calories you ate when you work out...this site covers everything you should know for peak racing performance.

Pedals for Progress - Biking for a better world? This organization collects discarded bicycles - in any condition - and ships them off to developing countries where local co-ops repair and sell them - providing both a means of transportation and economic development from your abandoned bike. Links to affiliated organizations - such as Bicycle Assist Australia Association. So, go dig out those old rusty two wheelers!

also see -> Tour de France | Lance Armstrong | Olympic Cycling

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