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- rec.bicycles.marketplace
- Bicycles, components, ancillary equipment and
services wanted or for sale, reviews of such things, places to buy
them, and evaluations of these sources. Not for discussion of general
engineering, maintenance, or repair -- see rec.bicycles.tech.
- rec.bicycles.tech
- Techniques of engineering, construction, maintenance
and repair of bicycles and ancillary equipment. Not for products or
services offered or wanted -- see rec.bicycles.marketplace.
- rec.bicycles.rides
- Discussions of tours and training or commuting routes.
Not for disussion of general riding techniques -- see rec.bicycles.misc.
- rec.bicycles.soc
- Social issues, cycling transportation advocacy, laws,
conduct of riders and drivers; road hazards such as potholes, dogs, and
sociopaths.
- rec.bicycles.racing
- Race results, racing techniques, rules, and
organizations. Not racing equipment -- see rec.bicycles.marketplace
or rec.bicycles.tech.
- rec.bicycles.misc
- General riding techniques, rider physiology,
injuries and treatment, diets, and other cycling topics.
- rec.bicycles.off-road
- Discussion of riding on unimproved roads, gravel, dirt,
grass, sand, single track or 4x4 roads. Also discussion of environmental
issues, trail issues, backcountry travel, how to handle conditions
(technically and evo-sensitively), off-road magazines and other media.
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