Links
The links below are links we have found useful and provide different opportunities for getting involved in cycling advocacy and expanding your cycling horizons. We'll continue to update the list, so if you know of other sites, let us know.
Bicycle Manufacturers | |
| Adams Trail-a-Bike, Adams Trail-A-Bikes were introduced to the market in 1986. They were quickly accepted and regarded as one of the easiest ways to introduce children to cycling. They allow parents and kids to share longer rides together without the child trying to keep up on a separate bicycle. Spend quality time teaching your child how to ride as well as introducing them to "traffic safety" concerns. Have peace of mind knowing your child is safely riding with you. Know that you are using the first and original Trail-A-Bike on the market. | |
| Breezer Bicycles, Finally, here are bikes that fit right into your life. Breezers are comfortable and easy to use—and they add spark to everyday living. They are all fitted out for a quick trip to the store, your commute or weekend jaunts with friends. Experience the freedom, feel the energy of using your own power to get where you need to go. Fit exercise into your life, not just onto it, with transportation that is fun. What a great way to save time and money! | |
| Buddy Bike, Buddy Bike provides safety. The Buddy Bike introduces a whole new level of cycling fun for you and your child. When your child is too big for the bike seat and too small to ride alone, the old fashioned tandem bike can be a risky experience. With the Buddy Bike, you no longer have to twist around to check on your child, risking an accident. The Buddy Bike is a revolutionary bicycle for two that steers from the rear. It features a lower front seat that allows both riders to safely enjoy the view. | |
| Dahon Bicycles, Personal Mobility is about being able to move. When you want to. Wherever you want. According to your schedule and not limited by traffic snarls or pump prices. And with the confidence that you are minimizing your impact on the environment. For 25 years Dahon has been advancing the technology of personal mobility with its pioneering folding technology. On a Dahon folding bicycle you can start making a change today – for greater personal mobility and for a healthier planet. | |
| Fuji Bicycles, Fuji offers a wide array of bicycles from top of the line time trial/triathlon bicycles to single speed neighborhood cruisers. At Fuji, we are proud to continue to drive the industry. After all, we have a legacy to uphold-one that began in Japan in 1899 with the development of some of the first racing bicycles. | |
| Kazam Bikes, Learning to ride a bicycle is a milestone every parent wants to see their child achieve. Countless hours are spent teaching millions of children how to ride bicycles. The story goes - Parents purchase pedaled bicycles with training wheels and off goes their child learning to pedal on their big boy or girl bike. Neither balance nor proper steering is taught using the training wheel concept. Worse still is the false confidence and incorrect steering taught using training wheels. Training wheels is immediate gratification whereas KaZAM is accomplishment. The KaZAM is the most realistic approach today to teaching kids to learn to ride a pedaled bicycle. It is the balance first, pedal next approach to learning to ride a bicycle. Educational, it is one of the first life experiences where kids at an early age build confidence, develop coordination and achieve on their own accomplishment. Our product gets kids and parents out of the house and promotes physical fitness in a society where kids would rather stay indoors and watch television or play video games. | |
| KHS Bicycles, KHS Bicycles Inc. was founded in 1974 as an American-based company distributing the KHS brand of bicycles. Its mission is to design, manufacture and distribute moderately priced and high quality bicycles and accessories. KHS Bicycles Inc. manufactures full lines of mountain, road and touring bicycles as well as comfort tandems and cruisers. In addition, KHS Bicycles Inc. markets BMX, freestyle and dirt jumping bicycles to the juvenile and youth markets under the brand name Free Agent. | |
| Redline Bicycles, At Redline Bicycles, we are commited to creating bikes that give you the riding experience you want. Whether you love to ride the city streets or mountain trails, Redline has a bike for you. | |
| Strider Running Bikes, The Strider running bike teaches kids age 1-5 years old how to balance and steer a two-wheeler. The simple, thoughtful design offers them easy control and helps build their confidence. The Strider running bike gets kids started younger, adjusts with them as they grow, and keeps them riding longer and learning more through the unique frame design with integrated footrests and optional brake. They will never need a tricycle and never need training wheels when they start out on a Strider. | |
| Surly Bikes, Surly sells frames and complete bikes. Family Bicycles carries the Long Haul Trucker and Steamroller complete bike in stock. | |
| Torker Bikes , Torker makes quality bikes for kids and adults. Family Bicycles carries kids bikes, adult tricycles and beach cruisers from Torker. | |
Apparel & Accessories | |
| Bell Helmets, More world champions have worn Bell Helmets than all other helmet brands combined. From Grand Prix racing through the Indy 500 to Olympic cycling, Bell helmets have played a vital role in protecting sportsmen and women for nearly 50 years. Bell began as a small auto parts store in a suburb of Los Angeles. Growing under the benevolent leadership of Roy Richter, Bell became a leader in safety equipment for auto racing, motorcycling and then bicycling. His commitment to creating great product through a close connection with the sport, along with his trust of and care for the people who worked for him, turned Bell from a one-man operation into a multi-million dollar enterprise. His legacy lives on today in Bell's commitment to racing, quality and innovation. | |
| Blackburn , In 1975, Jim Blackburn set out to design stronger, lighter, more innovative and more reliable cycling products. The first were bags and racks designed for touring. From there, Blackburn grew. Over the next 30 years, Blackburn's spark of innovation would lead to many revolutionary products, like the first high quality aircraft aluminum rack, the first dual stroke minipump, the first oversized mountain minipump and the first dual stage/dual stroke floorpump just to name a few. For 2010, Blackburn's creative spark is burning brighter than ever. And as we head into our 35th year, Blackburn is re-dedicated to designing smart, reliable, no nonsense accessories that are essential to your riding experience. | |
| Cateye Lights & Computers, CatEye is the leading manufacturer of cycle computers, lights and reflectors to cyclists in the world. Founded in 1946 in Osaka, Japan, CatEye has always been a leader in innovation and technology. | |
| Endura , At Endura we believe in testing the equipment we sell. Ourselves. We have, on our doorstep, the ideal testing ground for any outdoor equipment - the Scottish Highlands. Rain, hail, sunshine, snow, wind, more rain... all are part and parcel of a day out testing Endura cycle wear! The result is a range of clothing and accessories with top performance fabrics, attention to detail and innovative features. The more we ride, the more we improve. (Well, it sounds like a good enough excuse to ride anyway...) | |
| Giro Helmets & Gloves, Giro, based in Scotts Valley, CA, is a worldwide leader in the design, development and marketing of premium, high-performance protective gear and accessories for action sports and active lifestyles. We are an innovative, consumer-focused brand, with a mission to create products on the leading edge of inspired design that help you to look good and feel your best. | |
| KEEN Footwear, Show the world how you like to move in the KEEN Commuter. This hard-working bicycle shoe delivers dual functionality by doubling as a trail sandal. The non-marking rubber outsole provides the right grip for all your active endeavors. Hop on and off the bike with confidence and make the commute to work or the trail your own. | |
| OnGuard Locks | |
| Planet Bike, Planet Bike is this idea where people ride bicycles. They ride them to work. They ride them to school. They ride them to the grocery store, to concerts, sporting events, and coffee shops too. The products we design are rooted in this dream and stem from the fact that we live this idea. We ride through day, night, heat, cold, rain and snow. We do not come up with these products in a boardroom under the sterile glow of fluorescent lights. We design while we ride and we ride with what we design. | |
| Shimano MTB and Road Shoes, Shimano offers the widest range of quality cycling footwear in the world. There is a shoe and pedal for every riding style, and each rider benefits from Shimano's proven excellence in design, manufacturing and uncompromised quality control. It's a legacy that makes a difference to hundreds of Pro Tour and World Cup racers throughout the world. And it will make a difference to you. The value of Shimano. | |
| Tifosi Optics, Tifosi Optics interchangeable systems include multiple lenses for variable lighting conditions, hydrophilic adjustable temple and nose pieces and Grilamid TR-90 frames that are practically indestructible! | |
Local & Regional Cycling Resources | |
| Brookside Rides Yahoo! Group, This site is for use as a communication and information tool regarding cycling that begins in the Brookside area of Kansas City, MO and other rides that may be of interest. | |
| Choose2Bike.com, I chose my bike instead of my car. That's what this site is about. We want you to use your bicycle instead of your car and tell us about it. No, we don't expect you to ditch the gas guzzler for good immediately. What we want to encourage and support are baby steps. Tell us when you jumped on the velo to go to the convenience store for toilet paper. Or three blocks to the liquor store for a sixer. | |
| EarthRiders Mountain Bike Club , The 200 members of EarthRiders are devoted to maintaining and preserving the 100+ miles of singletrack mountain bike trails in the KC metro area to the standards of the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Monthly ride meetings and several weekly rides give you plenty of opportunities to experience nature by bike. | |
| Explore KC, Explore KC is MARC's campaign to promote the exploration of the Kansas City region by foot or bicycle while trying to increase the number of citizens that bike or walk to work, school and other destinations, and for exercise. | |
| Johnson County Bicycle Club, The JCBC is strictly a recreational (non-racing) cycling club whose purpose is to promote bicycling safety, advocacy, and fellowship. Although its roots and club name are centered about Johnson County, JCBC's interests cover the greater Kansas City Metro and beyond. | |
| Kansas City Bicycle Club, The oldest cycling organization in Kansas City, The Kansas City Bicycle Club is a great way to meet people with similar interests and finding the best places to ride in the metro area. | |
| Kansas Cyclist, Kansas Cyclist is the web's premier resource for cycling in the great state of Kansas. | |
| KC Bike.Info Blog, This site was started to provide a place for bike-related news and information from around KC and the surrounding areas. | |
| Let's Go KC--Alliance for Transportation Choice, Let's Go KC is a coalition of individuals, local organizations and advocates who promote transportation choice in the Kansas City region. We work to educate, engineer, encourage and evaluate our region in the interests of better walking, bicycling and transit opportunities. | |
| localcycling.com, Cycling news, information, gossip, rides and races in and around the Kansas City Metropolitan area. Also includes cycling information for the following communities: Atchison, Lawrence, Leavenworth, St. Joseph and Topeka | |
| Mid-America Regional Council, As our local transportation needs continue to grow, MARC promotes walking and bicycling as healthy, environmentally friendly modes of transport. | |
| Missouri Bicycle Federation, A statewide, not-for-profit, membership organization advocating advancement of bicycling access, safety and education. | |
| OutSpokinKC, OutSpokin' is Kansas City's gay/lesbian bicycle club. Our purpose is to support cycling activities in the gay and lesbian community within the greater Kansas City area. | |
| The Katy Trail, The Katy Trail is a 225 mile (365 km) bike path stretching across most of the state of Missouri. | |
| The Trolley Track Trail, The Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail was the site of Kansas City's last streetcar line, called the Country Club route. The Right of Way extends 7 miles, from Westport Road to 85th Street. | |
Other Cycling Resources | |
| Adventure Cycling, Our mission is to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle. We help cyclists explore the landscapes and history of America for fitness, fun, and self-discovery. | |
| Crazy Guy on A Bike, crazyguyonabike.com is a free, independent website for hosting bicycle touring journals, forums and resources. You can browse the journals and articles or register and then create your own. | |
| International Mountain Bicycling Association, IMBA's mission has always been to protect, create, and enhance quality trail experiences for mountain bikers worldwide. In addition, we actively promote responsible mountain biking, support volunteer trailwork, assist land managers with trail management issues, and improve relations among trail user groups. | |
| League of American Cyclists, Our mission is to promote bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America | |
| Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, The mission of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people. | |
| WomanTours , Welcome to the only all women bike tour company in America! WomanTours - we specialize in small, inn-to-inn road bike tours for women only. We design our bicycle trips for women of all ages, abilities and interests, and in the most beautiful places around the United States and abroad. | |
Other Resources | |
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