The most frequently requested feature by users of Google Maps has been the ability to find routes best suited for bicycling. Today, Google announces that this feature is finally available (in beta form).
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Bicycle Friendly America
The League of American Bicyclists, who normally evaluate cities and award various levels of “Bicycle Friendly City” designations, has published a ranking of US states. Go to:
http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/
Click on a state to see its ranking a description of the reasons behind each ranking. A list of bicycle friendly cities in each state, if any, is provided [...]
Better World Club
The Better World Club is a nationwide roadside assistance service. They provide the usual emergency service like the other auto clubs, but are a club with a “green” agenda, supporting environmental and cycling-friendly causes. You can also join as a bike-only member, or add bicycle roadside assistance to the standard auto membership.
http://www.betterworldclub.com
Sign the Rails-To-Trail Conservancy’s Petition
The Rails-To-Trail Conservancy has created an online petition to our president-elect and congressional leaders, encouraging them to provide explicit funding for biking and walking in the economic recovery package.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy will deliver the petition with your name and the many others who believe that balance is critical to our nation’s transportation system.
It’s easy to sign [...]
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is the national organization that promotes the preservation of former railroad corridors for use as biking and hiking paths. You can use their web site to find a rail-trail to ride on in Ohio, as well as every other state. You can also find information and resources to help you get involved in [...]
Bikes Belong
Bikes Belong is sponsored by the U.S. bicycle industry with the goal of putting more people on bicycles more often.
http://www.bikesbelong.org
Adventure Cycling Association
Adventure Cycling Association’s nonprofit mission is to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle for fitness, fun, and self-discovery. Founded in 1973 as Bikecentennial, Adventure Cycling is the premier bicycle travel organization in North America with 44,500 members nationwide.
http://www.adventurecycling.org
The ACA researches and produces cycling maps for their Adventure Cycling Route Network, one of [...]
League of American Bicyclists
The mission of the League of American Bicyclists is to promote bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.
http://www.bikeleague.org