Support Cycling

You may or may not be a cyclists; if you are not you should be! Cycling is not only great excercise and therefore really good for you; it is one of the sports that just about anyone can do and enjoy it. Being good is necessary to know the rewards: going outdoors, spending time with family, seeing things you never noticed before, and so forth.

Many people have discovered cycling in recent years thanks in part to the success of Lance Armstrong. His success at the Tour de France, but more important his inspiration as a cancer survivor. As a result, many more people are on a bike nowadays. This is great for everyone. Also, young people are discovering cycling.

Discover France and Pure Adventures are proud sponsors of the RacelabU23 cycling team located here is Scottsdale, Arizona. U23 indicates under 23 and therefore, youth or junior cycling. We have some great kids on this team who are going places. This is just one example of youth cycling, but teams like this exist everywhere in and outside the country. RacelabU23 needs support, and if anyone reading this blog wants to know more, please visit http://www.racelabu23.com for details. A new website will be posted within days showing the team and providing ways to donate.

Other ways to support cycling:

League of American Bicyclists: http://www.bikeleague.org
Adventure Cycling Association: http://www.adv-cycling.org
Rails to Trails Conservancy: http://www.railstrails.org
USA Cycling: http://www.usacycling.org
National Center for Bicycling and Walking: http://www.bikefed.org
America Bikes: http://www.americabikes.org
Bikes Belong: http://www.bikesbelong.org

There are of course many more sites; and on each of these you will find more links. In order to get excited about cycling, it is first important to just get out and ride. All you need is a bicycle and a helmet. You probably have a bicycle, even if its an old klunker in the garage buried under dust. Get it out, clean it up, and ride around the neighborhood. Lycra is not a requirement to bike riding, and until you want to get serious, it isn't worth the money. Eventually, a good bike that fits right is important. You needn't spend a lot of money either.

If you want to support youth cycling or cycling in general, but don't wish to ride, well thats not a problem. All of the organizations above will gladly accept a donation or volunteer time.

Thanks for supporting cycling!