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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Four more junior national titles awarded on the track on Friday
kkahn@usacycling.org Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:25:18 -0000
The USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships continued on Friday with four more junior national titles being awarded at the Home Depot Center Velodrome in suburban L.A. Shelbe Eck scored a national title in the women's 17-18 sprint while Ian Moir slipped into a stars-and-stripes jersey after his win in the men's 17-18 3-kilometer pursuit. Two more national titles were awarded in the men's and women's team sprint contests, and lots of racing that factors into overall omniums took place in the younger categories.
10 more national titles awarded on penultimate day of masters nats
asmith@usacycling.org Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:25:55 -0000
The USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships continued with the womenandrsquo;s 70+ and menandrsquo;s 50-75+ criterium contests on Friday. Ten more Stars-and-Stripes jerseys were earned on the half-mile sprinter-friendly course. The final day of racing will go off at 10:00 a.m. on July 4 at Churchill Downs and will feature the 30-49 menandrsquo;s criterium races.
Junior Track Nationals open in Carson on Thursday
kkahn@usacycling.org Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:15:30 -0000
The USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships kicked off on Thursday with four national championship titles awarded in the men's and women's 17-18 events. The first stars-and-stripes jersey of the day went to Colleen Gulick who posted a time of 38.311 in the women's 17-18 500-meter time trial to best silver medalist Shelbe Eck and bronze medalist Madalyn Godby who posted times of 38.623 and 39.264 respectively. Kaitlin Antonneau and Shelby Reynolds rounded out the podium in fourth and fifth.
Masters Road Nationals move into Churchill Downs
asmith@usacycling.org Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:36:08 -0000
The USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships continued with the womenandrsquo;s 30-59 criterium contests on Thursday. This yearandrsquo;s races were set inside historic Churchill Downs on a flat, half mile course with only four distinct turns. Several exciting contests highlighted the day and resulted in multiple national title for several of the participants. Racing will continue tomorrow with the womenandrsquo;s 60+ and menandrsquo;s 50-70+ criterium contests.
Thirty national titles awarded in masters time trial events
asmith@usacycling.org Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:24:10 -0000
Thirty national titles were awarded on Wednesday during the time trial portion of the USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships. Over 400 racers from the ages of 30 to 86 lined up to contest the rolling out-and-back course in Taylorsville, Ky. Racing continues tomorrow with the womenandrsquo;s criterium contests inside the legendary Churchill Downs.
USA Cycling July Communiqué
kkahn@usacycling.org Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:36:01 -0000
July is a busy month for American cycling. Check out USA Cycling's July Communiquandeacute; for information about voting in the 2009 USA Cycling elections, taking advantage of the latest member benefits, USA Cycling's new social media presence, the national championship events coming up in July and August, advice from a USA Cycling coach, information on educational webinars, and much much more...

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