| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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, th |
| 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 informatio |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 iss |
| 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 |
| 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 de |
| 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 ju |
| 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 ge |
| 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 e |
| 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 va |
| 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, v |
| Brady_Tennis_Camp and junior tennis camps on selected dates at several western U.S. locations. |
| Carmel_Valley_Tennis_Camp Junior residential tennis camp for children 11-17. Tennis instruction and competition and other activities take place on a 38 acre site built as a tennis camp. |
| Centro_Mextenis Weekly, monthly and yearly programs in Mexico for players of all levels from beginners to professionals. |
| Challenger\'s_Tennis Tennis coaching, tips resources and tennis camps in Hyderabad, India. |
| Coach_Ed_Krass\'_College_Tennis_Academy Training camp taught exclusively by head college coaches for competitive players ages 15 - 18. |
| Costa_del_Sol_Spain_Tennis Tennis courses, training and clinics. |
| Dare2dream_Tennis_Academy Offers tennis instruction for junior, , private coaching programs, junior clinics, racquet and restrings available from proshop, news monthly. Located in Watima, Australia. |
| Dave_Marshall\'s_Tennis_Advantage Offers tennis camps and clinics in Bethany Beach, Delaware, and a pro shop with a complete line of tennis equipment and apparel. |
| Del_Mar-La_Jolla_Tennis_Academy Hosts various tennis classes in the Del Mar and San Diego area of California. |
| Desert_Tennis_Academy_at_Shadow_Mountain Based at a small resort in the Palm Springs desert, this academy runs 3-hour morning clinics and 2-hour, doubles-oriented afternoon clinics on 16 hard and clay courts. |
| Ed_Collins_Tennis_Academy Information about the summer and junior tennis camps and programs run by Ed Collins, former coach of the University of San Diego's men's tennis team. The programs take place at Point Loma Nazare |
| Evert_Tennis_Academy Instruction and camp for juniors and s including family oriented programs, professional lessons, and court time for athletes. |
| Extreme_Tennis_Academy Summer, afterschool, and year round boarding programs for juniors and aspiring professionals. Located in Aventura, Florida. |
See an example of how the automobile dominates our urban environment Packing Pavement 
(CBS) Skyrocketing crude oil prices are hitting Americans in the wallet in ways they might not imagine, increasing the price of everything from pizza delivery to patching a leaky roof. Gasoline costs about $2.37 a gallon on average this week, reflecting global crude oil prices that are more than $65 a barrel. A year ago, oil cost $44 a barrel and gasoline $1.89 per gallon. There were an estimated 6,356,000 car accidents in the US in 2000. There were about 3.2 million injuries and 41,821 people were killed in auto accidents in 2000. car-accidents.com Find out how much water is used to wash a car. Car Wash Water Usage Find out what rinses off and down the drain when a car is washed. Environmental Effects of Car Washing 
Rice, formerly of Chevron, Donald Rumsfeld, formerly of Occidental, etc. When they leave government, they'll get their old jobs back (the "revolving door") or in other ways will be well-rewarded for the new oil contracts in Iraq. These companies are already profiting from the Iraq war mobilization -the Pentagon is the largest oil user in the world- and will make a killing when the Bush regime divides up Iraq's oil after the war. According the UN Research Institute, arms are the world's largest business, followed by illegal drugs and then oil. All are connected. Transforming the American Military into a Global Oil-Protection Service "The End of Cheap Oil" reproduced from the 3/98 Scientific American explains why oil will become FAR more valuable soon. Life After the Oil Crash "Deal with Reality, or Reality will Deal with You" A report by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy shows the oil and gas industry pays the lowest effective tax rate of any industry in America - just 5.7 percent in 1998.They can do this because their enormous wealth can buy or rent so many in Congress. 
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What you can do to reduce your dependence on petroleum: There are all types of bicycle organizations with many purposes and tactics existing on the local and national
levels. These groups need our time and financial support in order to ensure a less auto-centric future. Now is the time to get involved and help make a bike friendly world a reality. If you have an idea or know of a website that should be listed here let us know Bicycle Move November 5, 2005 We moved to a new place and decided to do it by bicycle. We sent out some emails and put the word out on the street asking folks for help. Eleven riders with trailers stepped up to the cause...read more Find the commuter bike that's right for you. Spreading the Car-Free Message 
Banner hangs are definitely attention getters - Pictured here a Bike For Peace banner at the capital building in Denver Colorado on the second anniversary of the invasion of Iraq March 19th, 2005. See more bike for peace banner hangs. 
The league of American Bicyclists and Velo Mondial have put together an Action Plan for Bicycle Friendly Communities designed to help communities effectively include cycle planning in their transportation master plans. Paul Dorn's Bike Commuting Tips Car-free Cities proposes a delightful solution to the vexing problem of urban automobiles. Ride a bicycle whenever possible. As we all learned in elementary school, cycling is THE most efficient method of transportation! Winter Bicycle Commuting Advice Take it or Leave it. The Boulder Bicycle Commuters (BBC) work with the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) to further develop Bicycle facilities. Find a listing of bicycle organizations in Colorado. Boulder Car-Share has 4 cars that can be helpful during a transition to a car-free lifestyle. Support the Bike Commuter Act, which gives cyclists the same tax advantage drivers and bus riders get Links to local and national bicycle organizations. Wunderbar! The Europeans are way ahead of us! See Bike-for-Peace.org 
Think you can't haul the kids or groceries with a bike? Here's Evan with the neighborhood kids AND six bags of groceries on his mid-size Bikes at Work trailer. They and others make larger, smaller and single-wheel trailers too. For many, panniers or baskets will do. Don't forget fenders for rain & snow and a headlight for night travel. Post Carbon Institute is an educational institution and think tank that explores in theory and practice what cultures, civilization, governance & economies might look like without the use of (non-renewable) hydrocarbons as energy and chemical feedstock's. 
THE END OF SUBURBIA: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of The American Dream What does Oil Peak mean for North America? As energy prices skyrocket in the coming years, how will the populations of suburbia react to the collapse of their dream? Are today's suburbs destined to become the slums of tomorrow? And what can be done NOW, individually and collectively, to avoid The End of Suburbia? Contact Bike For Peace Web design and maintenance by Rich Points and Evan Ravitz 
