Cycling Cycling An advanced stop line is a type of road marking used at signalised road junctions. The intent is to allow certain types of vehicle a head start when the traffic signal changes from red to green. Most commonly associated with bicycle traffic they may also be used with buses and motorcycles. Essentially there are two stop lines at the intersection, the normal one at which all traffic must stop, and an additional one in advance of this, which only certain types of vehicle may use. The area between the stop lines may be designated as the "reservoir" or "box". Signage may be required to inform road users as to the meaning of the extra stop line. In some situations, a separate set of traffic signals may be provided for bus or bicycle traffic. However, in most cases all vehicles work off the same signals. ...more on Wikipedia about "Advanced stop line"
A bicycle, or bike, is a pedal-driven land vehicle with two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. First introduced in 19th-century Europe, bicycles evolved quickly into their familiar, current design. Numbering over 1,000,000,000 in the world today, bicycles provide the principal means of transportation in many regions and a popular form of recreational transport in others. To distinguish a bicycle from a motorcycle, it is also called a push-bike. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle"
A bicycle boulevard is a roadway which has been designed or modified to prevent or at least discourage its usage for through travel by automobiles (but usually permitting property access by same) while still allowing through travel by cyclists. For instance, diverters with bicycle cut-outs at mid-block allow motorists to enter the block in order to park or otherwise access a property, but do not allow the driver to continue on to the next block; while a cyclist can do so. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle boulevard"
Bicycle commuting is the act of commuting to work or school by bicycle, a common form of utility cycling. It is thought that, worldwide, more people commute by bicycle than by any other vehicle: it is the dominant mode of commuting in countries such as India and China and is also common in many European countries (though rare in the United States). ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle commuting"
Many cities contain subcultures of bicycle enthusiasts, including racers, bicycle messengers, bicycle transportation activists, bicycle mechanics, and cyclists who share an interest in peace and justice activism or various counter-culture groups. Group activities may involve competitive cycling, fun rides, or even civil disobedience, which is how motorists may characterize the activities of " Critical Mass". Some groups work to promote bicycle transportation ( Community bicycle program); others fix up bicycles to give to children or the homeless, or to poor people in other countries ( Bikes Not Bombs). ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle culture"
The gearing on a bicycle is the selection of appropriate gear ratios for optimum efficiency or comfort. Different gears and ranges of gears are appropriate for different people and styles of cycling. Multi-speed bicycles allow gear selection to suit the circumstances, e.g. it may be comfortable to use a high gear when cycling downhill, a medium gear when cycling on a flat road, and a low gear when cycling uphill. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle gearing"
Bicycle infantry are infantry soldiers who maneuver on the battlefield using bicycles. The term dates from the late 19th century, when the " safety bicycle" became popular in Europe, the United States and Australia. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle infantry" It must be http://www.shortopedia.com. Cycling
A bicycle mechanic is a mechanic who can perform a wide range of repairs on bicycles. A person who works in a cycling store is usually only considered a bike mechanic if that person has experience repairing bikes. Bike mechanics can be employed in various types of stores, ranging from large department stores to small shops; cycling teams, or bicycle manufactuers. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle mechanic"
Bicycle Polo was invented in Ireland in 1891 and emulates the game of regular polo. It was revived in 1930 under a consolidated regulatory body known as the Bicycle Polo Association (BPA). At that time, it was composed of 17 leagues in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with 160 teams and over 1000 registered participants. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle polo"
Bicycle safety is the use of practices designed to reduce risk associated with cycling. Some of this subject matter is counter-intuitive: for example, neither bicycle helmets nor cyclepaths have been proven to guarantee improved safety. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle safety"
Safe cycling is facilitated by a mechanically sound bicycle, a high level of skill and, some suggest, safety equipment. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle safety equipment"
Bicycle touring is a recreational activity, which involves touring and exploration or sightseeing with the use of a bicycle. Although some sporting events like the Tour de France are called " tours," true bicycle touring is non-competitive, and done for leisure rather than sport. Bicycle touring is a little bit like backpacking with the use of a bicycle. Historically, bicycle touring offered one of the few low-cost means to explore a country. With the widespread availability of package tours this is no longer the case, but cycle tourists maintain (with some justification) that the combination of human-scale speeds and being in the open make cycle touring one of the best ways to immerse oneself in the culture of an area. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle touring"
A motorless wheeled frame with a hitch system designed for transporting cargo by bicycle. A bicycle trailer expands the cargo-carrying capacity of a bicycle greatly, allowing point-to-point transport of objects up to 4 cubic yards (3 cubic meters) in volume and weighing as much as 1000 pounds (454 kg) 1. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle trailer"
Bicycle transportation engineering is the study of transportation engineering as it affects bicycling. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle transportation engineering" Everybody should like shortopedia
"Bicycle-friendly" is a descriptive term that describes policies, places and practices which make it easier for people to ride bicycles. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycle-friendly"
Since the advent of the bicycle in the 1860s, Chicago has distinguished itself as one of the premier cycling destinations in the United States, with such public cycling destinations as Grant Park and the Chicago Park District's Lakefront Path, and a strong government support for the sport, especially from the city's mayors. Chicago's reputation for bad traffic and non-existent parking also have helped bicycling to become one of the most common transportation methods in the city. Today, the city still maintains its reputation for being the cycling capital of the United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bicycling in Chicago"
A bike derby is a contest, the goal of which is to be the last person still riding their bike. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bike derby"
Even bike lane supporters acknowledge that there are poorly designed bike lanes. But bike lane opponents oppose the fundamental concept that all bike lanes are based on. The purpose of this entry is to make clear the benefits and drawbacks claimed by both sides of the debate. These are listed below; rebuttals to each are indented and italicized below the benefit/drawback being rebutted. Rebuttals to rebuttals are indented (and not italicized) one level more, and so on. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bike lane debate"
This page describes tricks that can done on a standard bike, BMX or Mountain. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bike tricks"
Biking Across Kansas, called BAK for short, is an annual recreational and social rally for bicyclists that follows a route across the state of Kansas, United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "Biking Across Kansas"
Bodaboda (or boda-boda) - originally a bicycle taxi in East Africa (from English border-border). The bicycle rider can also be called bodaboda. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bodaboda"
Bogotá is the Colombian city with the most extensive and comprehensive network of bike paths. Bogotá’s bike paths network or Ciclo-Ruta in Spanish, designed and built during the administration of Mayor Enrique Peñalosa, is also one of the most extensive in the world. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bogota's Bike Paths Network"
A brevet or randonnée is an organised long-distance bicycle ride. Cyclists - who, in this discipline, may be referred to as randonneurs - follow a designated but unmarked route (usually 200km to 600km), passing through check-point controls, and must complete the course within specified time limits. These limits, while challenging, still allow the ride to be completed at a comfortable pace - there is no requirement to cycle at racing speeds or employ road bicycle racing strategies. ...more on Wikipedia about "Brevet (cycling)"
In cycling, particularly BMX and mountain biking, the bunny hop is a bike trick that involves the rider lifting the bike over an obstacle while remaining on the bike and in motion. An experienced rider can lift their bike in excess of ½ a metre or 1½ft. The world record stands at around 4ft. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bunny hop (cycling)"
Cadence in cycling is the number of revolutions of the cranks per minute. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cadence (cycling)"
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