CYCLING WEB SITES
Street Smarts
An excellent, well-written booklet with clear explanations for safe, effective riding on American streets.
Bicycle Rules and Safety at the California DMV web site.
California Bicycle Coalition
A non-profit organization whose “mission is to create safe, healthy and livable communities in California by promoting bicycling for transportation and recreation”.
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC)
The most effective Los Angeles area bicycle advocacy organization. Includes links to other regional, state and national organizations.
League of American Bicyclists (LAB)
The largest national bicycle advocacy organization.
Road Bike Rider Online (RBR)
Very informative free weekly newsletter and affordable e-books on a wide variety of bicycling topics.
Adventure Cycling Association (ACA)
Largest cycling membership organization in the US. Their focus is on touring including bicycle touring maps and routes over the entire USA.
Bikely
Free bicycle routes based on Google Maps. Search for a route in your area, or add your favorite routes.
Los Angeles Bike Paths
A guide to ‘Class I’ bike paths around Los Angeles and Northern Orange Counties.
Sheldon Brown
Over 200 very well-written “How to” articles on bicycle riding, maintenance, and upgrading written by a highly-regarded and beloved bicycle guru, the late Sheldon Brown. Even if you don’t want to maintain your own bike, you should read the articles that interest you.
Bike Forums
A very active on-line cycling community of forums for virtually every type of bike, type of riding, or type of rider. Also includes regional forums and a market place to buy and sell. For “older” riders, be sure to check out the Fifty Plus (50+) forum.
COMMUNITY WEB SITES
City of Claremont, California
Claremont Senior Computer Club
Claremont Senior Walking Group
San Gabriel Valley Technology User Group
