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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Local Associations set to gather in Colorado Springs this weekend
kkahn@usacycling.org Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:38:35 -0000
This weekend will see 30 of USA Cycling's 34 Local Associations (LA), as well as seven of USA Cycling's Collegiate conference directors, gather in Colorado Springs for the national governing body's fifth annual Local Association Summit. The three-day conference, scheduled for November 7-9, will provide grassroots racing leaders from across the nation with the chance to network and discuss best practices.
12 U.S. men’s squads seek UCI Continental Team status for 2010
asmith@usacycling.org Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:24:41 -0000
USA Cycling received and is reviewing and processing 12 candidates for menandrsquo;s UCI Continental Team status for the 2010 season. The deadline for submitting a team inscription was October 31, 2009 and no other candidates will be accepted for the 2010 season.
Powers, Bruno-Roy still leading Cyclo-cross standings
kkahn@usacycling.org Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:02:52 -0000
Four events on the 2009/2010 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Racing Calendar were held last weekend: the Blue Sky Velo Cup and Beacon Cross on October 31 and the Boulder Cup and HPCX on November 1. With 26 of the 42 events on the calendar now in the books, Jeremy Powers and Maureen Bruno-Roy are currently sitting atop the elite men's and women's standings with 294 and 200 points respectively.
DEVELOPMENT WRAP-UP: Olds 3rd in scratch race at World Cup opener
kkahn@usacycling.org Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:23:22 -0000
Shelley Olds grabbed a bronze medal over the weekend with her third-place performance in the scratch race at the UCI Track World Cup Opener in Manchester. USA Cycling fielded a squad of five for the event which took place October 29 - November 1.
USA Cycling November Communiqué
kkahn@usacycling.org Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:34:07 -0000
Check out USA Cycling's November Communiquandeacute;. It's full of in formation about USA Cycling's new online store, the andquot;Race Across the Skyandquot; Encore Event, awards, upcoming events, athlete programs, coaching advice, how to take advantage of your member benefits, and much much more..
BMC Racing Team Signs Current World Champion Cadel Evans
asmith@usacycling.org Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:06:29 -0000
The BMC Racing Team today announced the signing of current World Professional Road Champion Cadel Evans to a three year contract. This partnership will create mutually beneficial opportunities for both the current World Champion as well as the U.S.-based BMC Racing Team.

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