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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Devo Wrap: Win in Germany highlights week
dgaylinn@usacycling.org Tue, 15 May 2012 22:56:14 -0000
The USA Cycling National Development Program enjoyed an extremely successful trip to Germany last week. A group of juniors competed in Etappen der Rad and rode away with the overall win and the Best Young Rider jersey while another group of riders tested their meddle against the worldand#39;s best at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in the Czech Republic.
First Lady joins Team USA to get 1.7 million kids active this year
asmith@usacycling.org Mon, 14 May 2012 22:28:55 -0000
First Lady Michelle Obama joined U.S. Olympians, Paralympians and London hopefuls to announce a nationwide commitment to get more than 1.7 million American children active as part of her Letandrsquo;s Move! initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity in a generation.
Shelley Olds wins World Cup; U.S. women successful over weekend
kkahn@usacycling.org Mon, 14 May 2012 17:15:04 -0000
American women continued their mission this weekend to bolster their nationandrsquo;s ranking with UCI points in advance of this summerandrsquo;s Olympic Games.
NCC: Allar, Clarke stretch standings leads after Tour de Grove
dgaylinn@usacycling.org Mon, 14 May 2012 16:56:02 -0000
Many of the fastest criterium racers descended on St. Louis, Mo., for the Tour de Grove, the seventh event on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar. Under sunny skies and ideal racing conditions, the leaders in all four standings stretched their leads, but the competition for second place is tightly contested.
Alise Post wins Supercross World Cup in Papendal on Sunday
kkahn@usacycling.org Sun, 13 May 2012 17:01:29 -0000
Alise Post claimed the victory in the third round of the 2012 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup today in Papendal.
Connor Fields wins Superfinal Time Trial at BMX World Cup today
kkahn@usacycling.org Sat, 12 May 2012 17:28:36 -0000
American Connor Fields claimed his fourth consecutive Superfinal Time Trial victory today at the third round of the 2012 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Papendal, Netherlands.

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