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"Sinkers" Provide Missing Piece in Deep-Sea Puzzle view detail comment email this

Information about a June 2005 research article in which marine biologists from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) present their findings about how animals in the deep sea get enough to eat. They found that "'sinkers' — the cast-off mucus nets of small midwater animals called larvaceans — are a significant source of food for deep-sea organisms." The sinkers also aid in the ocean absorbing carbon molecules (which might otherwise contribute to global warming). Includes images.
http://www.mbari.org/news/news_releases/2005/sinkers.html
Topics: Mysteries and More, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation
Last updated Jun 15, 2005


America on the Move: From the Smithsonian's Bicycle Collection view detail comment email this

Exhibit on the history of bicycles, mostly based on the 1974 book "Wheels and Wheeling: The Smithsonian Cycle Collection." Features essays on the history of bicycling and images of vintage bicycles and other bicycle-related materials from the Smithsonian Institution collections. Many of the images link to detailed descriptions of the bicycles (from 1818 to 1965). From the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/themes/story_69_1.html
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation
Last updated Aug 31, 2005


Are You Wearing Your Bicycle Helmet Correctly? view detail comment email this

This brief article features photos and instructions for correct positioning of a bicycle helmet, covering the common mistakes of tilting the helmet backwards or forwards. From the Mayo Clinic.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bicycle-helmet/HQ00324
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation
Last updated May 6, 2006


Bicycling in Washington view detail comment email this

Published by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), this site covers a variety of topics of interest to bicyclists. Features information on bicycle safety, commuting, recreation, touring, and trails and paths. Includes a bibliography, information about ordering bicycle maps, and lists of bicycling clubs and organizations.
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Bike/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation
Last updated Jul 20, 2005


Bike Trailers view detail comment email this

The website for this bicycle delivery service contains articles on hauling cargo by bicycle, cycling for profit, and living a car-free lifestyle. Includes images showing bicycles hauling refrigerators and other household items, a calculator for determining how much you can carry by bicycle, a pedicab/rickshaw business guide, a car-free census database, and related material.
http://www.bikesatwork.com
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation
Last updated Sep 9, 2009


Bikes: The Wheel Story view detail comment email this

This small exhibit "traces the development of cycling technology from its commercial beginnings in the early 1800s to the present." Topics include the pedestrian hobby-horse, the velocipede, the high-wheel bicycle, and the safety bicycle. From the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/english/collection/bikes.cfm
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation
Last updated Aug 30, 2005


Carbon Sequestration view detail comment email this

Description of projects investigating the potential for carbon sequestration. "Carbon sequestration refers to the provision of long-term storage of carbon in the terrestrial biosphere, underground, or the oceans so that the buildup of carbon dioxide (the principal greenhouse gas) concentration in the atmosphere will reduce or slow." Includes a poster with an overview of the global carbon cycle and related research efforts. From the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science.
http://cdiac2.esd.ornl.gov
Topics: Energy, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation
Last updated Jun 13, 2005


The Dictionary of Mountain Bike Slang view detail comment email this

"Many of the slang terms used in mountain biking come from the off-road motorcycling culture" and other sports. This site gives definitions for more than 200 terms used in mountain biking.
http://www.frostbytes.com/twiki/bin/view/DictionaryOfMTBSlang
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation
Last updated Sep 12, 2005


The Exploratorium's Science of Cycling view detail comment email this

Part of a series from the Exploratorium (San Francisco) on "the science behind popular spectator and recreational sports." Features sections on bicycle wheels, drives and gears, frames and materials, braking and steering, aerodynamics, and human power. Includes images and video clips. Available in German, Dutch, and English.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation
Last updated Aug 31, 2005


Federal Highway Administration: Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety view detail comment email this

This U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) site "provides information on issues and research related to improving pedestrian and bicyclist (pedalcyclist) safety ... [and] resources for use at the national, State and local levels." Topics covered include sidewalks, street crossings and intersections, accessibility, multiple-use trails, traffic calming, safety of children and older adults, and related issues. Includes links to other USDOT divisions concerned with bicycle and pedestrian safety.
http://www.tfhrc.gov/safety/pedbike/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation
Last updated Apr 1, 2008


GORP Biking view detail comment email this

Covers where to bicycle, how to bike, gear to use, answers from experts, a discussion board, and books and maps to buy. There's an annotated collection of Web links ordered by state and a database for finding clubs to join that include road and mountain biking. Features top ten national parks to ride in, trips to take, roads to ride, and more. From the Great Outdoors Recreation Pages.
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/biking.htm
Topics: National Parks & Forests, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation
Last updated Jul 20, 2005


Harris Cyclery: CaptainBike.com: Articles by Sheldon Brown and Others view detail comment email this

A contributor to several bicycling magazines, Sheldon Brown has gathered a selection of articles on a wide range of bicycle maintenance and repair topics. Highlights include sections on wheel building, tandems, cyclecomputers, tool tips, and bicycle humor. Also provides a gear calculator and a glossary of bicycle terminology. Searchable.
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/articles.html
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation
Last updated Jun 9, 2003


The History of the Bicycle Pedal, Time Line & Gallery view detail comment email this

Illustrated timeline of the history of the bicycle pedal from 1855 to 2000. Includes historical notes and images of pedals with toe clips and clipless pedals. The image gallery features photos of platform pedals, clipless pedals for road and mountain bikes, and toe clips, toe straps, and shoe cleats. From a manufacturer of bicycle pedals.
http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.history
Topics: Fashion, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation
Last updated Sep 1, 2005


The Hydrologic Cycle: Online Meteorology Guide view detail comment email this

A simply worded explanation of the weather cycle of circulation and conservation of earth's water. It includes evaporation, condensation, precipitation, groundwater, and runoff. Each section contains clear diagrams and animations. From the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/hyd/home.rxml
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation, Water
Last updated Jul 13, 2005


International Human Powered Vehicle Association view detail comment email this

Site of an association "dedicated to promoting improvement, innovation and creativity in the use of human power, especially in the design and development of human-powered vehicles [HPVs]" used in land, sea, and air. Contains photographs, information on records and races, a FAQ on recumbent bicycles, links to related resources, and more.
http://www.ihpva.org/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation
Last updated Jul 20, 2005


Mountain Bike TrailSource view detail comment email this

Lists trails for mountain biking in the U.S. and fifty other countries. Included are photos, brief descriptions, and contact information. Links to other mountain biking sites are also included.
http://www.trailsource.com/biking/index.asp
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Transportation
Last updated Jul 20, 2005


Mountain Biking view detail comment email this

Places to ride (worldwide), advice, equipment, humor, stories, and more. From a biking and racing enthusiast.
http://mtb.live555.com/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation
Last updated Feb 7, 2006


National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) view detail comment email this

This industry organization website provides information mostly of interest to bicycle dealers and those considering opening a bicycle retail business. Although some information is only available to members, the site includes research and reports such as an industry overview with statistics and articles on starting a bike shop (with a list of questions to ask before deciding to buy or start a business). Also provides some consumer information on shopping for a bicycle and accessories.
http://nbda.com
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation
Last updated Feb 20, 2006


Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) view detail comment email this

This site "is a clearinghouse for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement and access and mobility." The "Resources/Programs" section contains links to the Web sites managed by the PBIC, including a searchable image collection, sites devoted to walking and pedestrian safety, walk-to-school programs, and a database of pedestrian and bicycle crash data. PBC is made up of staff from the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center.
http://www.pedbikeinfo.org
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation
Last updated Jul 20, 2005


Science Friday: Taste Buds/Bike Science view detail comment email this

This companion to a Science Friday radio program includes segments on the physiology of bicycling (topics such as lung capacity, muscular endurance, and high-tech bicycling designs) and on taste buds. "New findings suggest that one taste bud may be able to sense both sweet and bitter tastes -- while sour and salty tastes are reported by a completely different mechanism." Includes audio clips and podcasts, and links to related websites, books, and articles.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/pages/2005/Jul/hour2_072205.html
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, The Human Body, Transportation
Last updated Aug 31, 2005


Tour de France view detail comment email this

The official site for the Tour de France bicycle race features real-time coverage during the annual competition. Also find information about the route, the riders, previous winners, history, and cycling news. Use the "Retro" feature to locate a rider from any previous or current race by a number of search options, including country, year, victories, and those who wore yellow jerseys (daily race leaders). Available in several languages.
http://www.letour.fr/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation
Last updated Jul 21, 2005


Tour de France Stage Guides view detail comment email this

This interactive map of the Tour de France bicycle race provides information about each of the 21 stages of the event. Features information about climbs and sprints, what riders might expect during the stage, and quotes from riders and commentators about each section of the course. The main "Cycling" page features news stories, photos, and other information about the Tour de France. From BBC Sport.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/4631639.stm
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation
Last updated Jul 6, 2005


Travel With Bicycles (Air/Rail/Other) view detail comment email this

"This website is a personal, non-commercial attempt to make available the experience of hundreds of individual bicycle tourists. ... Either we travel with our bikes or we rent bikes when we arrive. We take airlines, trains, buses, or ferries." Contributors submit postings under the categories of airports, airlines, since 9-11, trains, boxes, bags, and rentals. Searchable. Provided by readers of the newsgroup rec.bicycles.rides and other related newsgroups and mailing lists.
http://www.gfarnsworth.com/BikeAccess/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation
Last updated Jul 8, 2004


U.S. Motorcycle and Bicycle Helmet Laws view detail comment email this

State-by-state listing of legal requirements for helmet use for both motorcycle and bicycle riders. From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute.
http://www.iihs.org/laws/HelmetUseCurrent.aspx
Topics: Automobiles, Fashion, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation
Last updated Dec 11, 2007


The Unicycle Page view detail comment email this

All about unicycling, including selecting equipment, how to mount and ride, special maneuvers, games, tips for riding in parades, clubs, events, a world-wide roster of unicyclists, FAQs, stories, artwork, and more. This site is a mixture of original content and links to other resources.
http://www.unicycling.org/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation
Last updated Jul 20, 2005


VeloNews: Tour de France view detail comment email this

This website features live coverage of all 21 stages of the Tour de France bicycle race, as well as stage and overall results, news stories, photos, course details, team rosters, video clips, and related information. From the online version of the bicycle racing magazine VeloNews.
http://www.velonews.com/tour2005/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Regional, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation
Last updated Jul 6, 2005


The Wheelmen view detail comment email this

The website for this organization "dedicated to keeping alive the heritage of American cycling" features images of vintage bicycles, a database of bicycle brands, a feature on bicycle travel during the late 19th century ("American Journeys"), and information about regional events and groups interested in early bicycles and bicycle history. "Memorabilia" includes images of bicycle ribbons and bicycle-themed sheet music covers.
http://www.thewheelmen.org
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation
Last updated Aug 30, 2005


Worldwide Critical Mass Hub view detail comment email this

Annotated collection of links to websites about Critical Mass, "a monthly bike ride to celebrate cycling and assert cyclists' right to the road" that "started in San Francisco in September 1992 and quickly spread to cities all over the world." A calendar (organized by location) lists rides in the United States and beyond. Also includes links to resources for bicycle advocacy, the car-free movement, and related topics. From a bicycle advocate.
http://critical-mass.info/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation
Last updated Jul 23, 2005


WWW Bike Lane view detail comment email this

Excellent, extensive directory of bicycling information resources. Includes Tour de France information.
http://www.bikelane.com/
Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Transportation
Last updated Jul 20, 2005




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