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There are some things you need in order to be in a bike race and other things you need to do well in the bike race. There are also things you should have along, just in c

What you eat, when you eat and how much you eat before are all very important parts of bike racing. If you eat too little you won't have the energy you need to race well.

The hot sun a dust did not stop Alex Grant from handily winning the Sundance Spin of the Intermountain Cup Bike Racing Series.

It's time to renew your bike racing license. If you want to race you are going to need one. Sign up now so you don't forget later.

Drafting is a technique with which bike racers can save energy at the expense of the riders in front of them. This phenomenon lies at the heart of bike race strategy.

Although the Tour de France is one of the most popular sporting events in the world, the rules and strategy are unknown to most Americans.

Here is a list of cycling associations in Canada. These sites will help you get your cycling license and also tell you when and where the races are.

The El Tour de Tucson is one of the largest road bicycling events in the United States.

Cyclocross bikes, also referred to as cross, CX or cyclo-x, are a unique type of racing bike. Cyclocross races generally occur in the fall and winter.

Keirin is a track race that starts our slow and ends up very fast.

The Costa Rica coast to coast biking challenge called La Ruta covers 360km and 14,000m of total ascent over 4 days. Only the elite of mountain bike racing usually apply.

Profile of a south Florida based cycling club, run by certified USA cycling coach Matt GoForth.

This year will see a lengthy toil from Andalucia in the south to the Pyranees in the north, fine scenery and spectacular cycling will make it a race not to be missed.

With Lance Armstrong back in bicycle racing and the season well under way, many viewers may need a refresher in the vocabulary of bike racing.

Taking the time to understand road bike gearing and the names of bike parts will make road biking comfortable and enjoyable.

A little about what a velodrome is and what makes a track bike so special.

Don't let those other guys beat you in the race. Start your bike racing training in the winter and see how much better you do this year.

Downhill mountain biking on ice with 400 other riders is surely insane yet nearly 2000 competitors enter the Mega Avalanche held in the French Alps every July.

A brief analysis of a new cross biking book. Mare's book provides a comprehensive look into the sport of cyclocross bike racing.

Bike tires are more important than you may think. Make sure you get the right kind of tires for the kind of biking you are going to do. Pump the tires to the right psi to

Louisa Cantelon, co-founder of Coast to Coast Against Cancer, discovered love of running and exercise helped give her strength after daughter's loss to children's cancer.

Palomar Mountain, San Diego, Ca S6 and S7. These 2 roads lead to Palomar Observatory. They offer 2 very different rides.

World Carfree Day and Clean up the World Weekend are two key international environmental events occuring in September to direct attention to eco-friendly lifestyles.

Looking for a new challenge? This race series offers each two-person team a chance to bike, run and get dirty!

The seventh annual Ford Ironman Wisconsin swept 2,200 endurance athletes to Madison. They pounded through the grueling ultra-distance race Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.

Cycle speedway was once a big sport in the UK, and is growing in popularity once again. This article looks at where the sport has come from, and how to compete today.

Windfalls of apples greet backyard orchardists every October morning. Apple enthusiasts at Botanic Gardens and at Apple Festivals will be celebrating this month.

Four Western Europe cities will host Ironman events in 2007 including Nice, France; Zurich, Switzerland; Klagenfurt, Austria; and Frankfurt, Germany.

Floyd Landis returns to top flight action in the 2009 Amgen Tour of California, riding for OUCH, following completion of his two year ban.

A tandem skydive is a huge personal challenge. Put the natural instinct for self-preservation aside and trust the expert tandem master to fully enjoy the experience.

River festivals bring together outdoor enthusiasts for competitive sports such as downriver kayaking, slalom racing, mountain biking, fly fishing, rafting and much more.

Home to the biggest wine brands in Australia, the Barossa Valley is a beautiful, peaceful region of long sweeping views, tiny towns and rich wine culture.

Read an analysis of the updated version of an innovative cx cycling book. Burney's book provides a great introduction to the sport of cyclocross bike racing.

Easy-to-find on line gift certificates are popular at Christmas, and some of the best-loved are experience gift vouchers. Give friends an experience they'll remember!

Hydration packs come in various shapes and sizes. Choosing the right pack depends on where, when, how far and how often a rider typically cycles. Here's some advice.

Mountain bike holidays are available across Europe from a variety of specialist cycling companies. Choose a cycling destination according to preferred style of riding.

Mountain Unicycling or MUnicycling is seen by many as an extreme sport but keen unicyclists often buy a MUnicycle (mountain unicycle) just to get fitter.

Mountain biking began little more than a quarter-century ago in Northern California, with fat-tyred 'Klunkerz' a far cry from today's mountain bikes.

Travel to the Emerald City, where Seattle's festivals embrace the regional communities with thrilling parades, marathons, road races, boat races, music and theater arts

There can be a lot of competition in the playground when throwing birthday parties. Even a small party can cost the earth unless parents look for money saving tips.

As Pittsburgh celebrates its 250th birthday, locals wonder how their city came to be. What's in a name? Read about the most daring mission of the French and Indian War.

L'Osservatore Romano warned about Real Madrid's spending policies and the risk to push European clubs into the hands of organized crime.

Suite 101 takes a look at the events of the third and final week of the 2008 Tour de France

Within 24 hours of placing two riders on the podium at the '09 Tour de France, a dysfunctional Team Astana was plagued by what may prove to be insurmountable differences.