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Great Bike Tours of Battlefields and Historical Sites

Battlefields, state and national parks and historical sites are often perfect for bicycle tours. Here are some historic sites and historical themed tours including some from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the Underground Railroad you should consider for bike touring.

Team Profiles for the 2008 Tour de France

An overview of the teams competing in the 2008 Tour de France, complete with lists of Tour de France riders and expert forecasting and predictions on the race results.

This Seemed Like a Good Idea Three Months Ago

This Seemed Like a Good Idea Three Months Ago: Running a Marathon from a Cyclist's Perspective - a cyclist turns in his bike for running shoes. Hear what he learns along the way in training for a marathon

Bike Rodeo Events

Bike rodeo activities - Games and activities that can be used in a bike rodeo

Different Kinds of Bikes: Pedaling to the Beat of Their Own Drum

Some bikes just don't fit the mold. This article looks at recumbents, tandems and tricycles and talks about how they may be useful for people with different needs or preferences than offered by the most common types of bikes.

LeBron James - NBA superstar and a hero cyclist to many

LeBron James is known for his prowess on the basketball court. But did you know he also loves bikes? And especially as they can be used as a tool and motivator to reaching kids in the same sorts of inner-city communities as LeBron grew up in.

Riding Safely in Traffic

The key to bicycling safely in traffic is to be visible, ride predictably and to choose appropriate routes. This article tells you how to be seen by motorists, how to ride so that they can anticipate your moves as well as how to identify ideal places to ride when you take to the streets.

167 miles in one day - Bike ride from St. Louis to Lake of the Ozarks

In June 2012, a crazy guy from St. Louis named Rob Anderson set out to ride his bike from his home to the Lake of the Ozarks, a single day trip approaching 170 miles. Here is the account of his ride.

Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong is one of the best bicycle racers of all time. Find out more here about Lance Armstrong.

Cheating: Amphetamines in Professional Cycling

Abuse of performance enhancing drugs including amphetamines has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about amphetamine abuse in bike racing

Cheating - Steroids in Professional Cycling

Improper use of steroids has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about cheating through steroid use in bike racing.

EPO Abuse in Professional Cycling

Abuse of EPO as a chemical blood doping agent has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about EPO use in bike racing.

Blood Doping in Professional Cycling

Blood doping has been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about blood doping in bike racing.

Drugs and Doping in Professional Cycling

Blood doping and performance enhancing drugs have been a problem for professional cycling. Learn more here about cheating in bike racing.

Olympic Road Racing Medal Winners - Men's Time Trial

Olympic Cycling Results - Here is a list of Olympic medal winners in the men's time trial event for road bike racing.

How to Travel Together - Walkers and Bikers

Ever want to go running or for a walk with your kids or another person who is on a bike? It can be tricky when you've got people traveling different speeds. Here's how to travel together when someone's on foot and someone's on a bike.

Do I Need Shocks and Suspension on My Mountain Bike?

Do you need shocks on your mountain bike? Find out here about soft tails and hard tails and what is right for you.

Kids' Bike Sizing Guide

Wondering about bike sizing for kid's bikes? Here's how to tell the right size kids bike you need.

Lance Armstrong Statement on not contesting USADA charges against him

Lance Armstrong's statement on not contesting USADA charges against him.

Dynamo Lights Mean No More Batteries

Commuter and all-weather riders should consider giving dynamo-powered lights a try. Here's why ditching batteries for your bike lights in exchange for a little generator mounted in the hub that you power when the wheels go around might be a good idea.

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