Cycling is a recreation, a sport and a means of transport across land. It involves riding bicycles, unicycles, tricycles and other human powered vehicles (HPVs). As a sport it is governed internationally by the Union Cycliste Internationale in Switzerland (for upright bicycles) and by the International Human Powered Vehicle Association (for other HPVs). Cycling for transport and touring is promoted on a European level by the European Cyclists' Federation, and regular conferences are held under the auspices of Velo City, whereas global conferences are coordinated by Velo Mondial.

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The most common vehicle used for transportation in the world is a utility bicycle. It is also the most common type of cycling as a result. Utility bicycles tend to have a more relaxed geometry, with priority given to the rider's comfort. Most come with components that make commuting by bicycle more practical, like fenders (also called mudguards in some English speaking regions), racks, chainguard, kickstands, bells and generator light systems.

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USA Cycling National Racing Calendar Standings: August 4
asmith@usacycling.org Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:57:31 -0000
In the 28th event on the NRC, Alejandro Borrajo came away with the pro men's victory at the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium in Charlotte on August 2, while Katharine Carroll won the women's contest. The 29th event, the 1.4-rated Hanes Park Classic in Winston Salem, saw Edward King take the pro men's victory and Brooke Miller sprint to the win in the pro women's race. Click on the story for the complete NRC standings with only four events remaining.
Eatough, Sawicki defend 24-Hour Mountain Bike national titles
alee@usacycling.org Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:23:34 -0000
Nine national champions were crowned at the USA Cycling 24-Hour Mountain Bike National Championships this morning after the nationandrsquo;s best ultra-endurance mountain bikers wrapped up 24 grueling hours on the trails of Wisconsinandrsquo;s Nine Mile County Forest. Riders set out on Saturday for as many laps as they could complete on the 14-mile course in a 24-hour period. When time ran out this morning, Chris Eautough and Pua Sawicki both defended their titles in the menandrsquo;s and womenandrsquo;s solo divisions.
2008 Olympic Games competition and television schedule
alee@usacycling.org Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:32:37 -0000
The Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games are less than a week away with the festivities set to begin at 8:08 p.m. local time on 8/8/08. The following day, cycling action kicks into gear as the men's road race will showcase several of Beijing's historic landmarks throughout the 245-kilometer race. For a complete schedule of cycling events, a television broadcast schedule, and to meet 24 U.S. competitors, click here.
USA Cycling/IMBA Trail Tune-Up Grants available to MTB members
asmith@usacycling.org Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:08:37 -0000
Attention USA Cycling Mountain Bike Clubs and Race Promoters! USA Cycling and the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) have teamed up again this year to offer seven $500 USA Cycling/IMBA Trail Tune-Up Grants. These stipends are available to mountain bike groups seeking to jump-start various trail improvement projects. Projects that create or improve trails for mountain bike racing will receive the highest consideration, but funding can also be used to improve trails for training and recreational riding. All applicants MUST be a current IMBA member as well as a USA Cycling-sanctioned club or race promoter. All applications must be submitted by Sept. 1.
Americans go one-two in Swedish Women's World Cup
asmith@usacycling.org Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:02:09 -0000
Menkini-Selle Italia-Master Colors Kori Seehafer recorded the most significant victory of her career on Wednesday with a win in the eighth round of the 2008 UCI Womenandrsquo;s Road World Cup. Seehafer narrowly defeated American compatriot Kim Anderson in a two-up sprint to take her first-ever World Cup victory. The nine-race World Cup series will wrap-up Friday, Aug. 1 with the Open de Suede Team Time Trial also in Vargarda, Sweeden.
USA Cycling News Update: July 30
asmith@usacycling.org Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:07:57 -0000
Over the past two weeks in American cycling the USA Cycling election process continued while the national governing body continued to add to its affinity partners, 24 U.S. cyclists prepared to travel to the 2008 Olympic Games which begin August 8 in Beijing, China, the USA Cycling Women's, Development and Junior National Teams tallied several top performances, the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships went off in Vermont, Collegiate Cycling team champions were named and much more....

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