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With changing global circumstances such as increasing fuel costs, traffic and high fees for parking, there has been a change in how people get around, whether to work or appointments or even to grocery stores. One of the means of transport that has gained support is cycling. In many major cities and surrounding areas the push for cycling lanes and laws to protect bikers has grown in popularity and more and more people have taken to the streets with two wheels instead of four. There are however both pros and cons which all cyclists and drivers should consider. Pros: Cycling is one of the best means of transit. Not only is it better for the environment, healthier for the rider and less costly than driving. Most buses are outfitted with bike racks and other modes of transportation such as subways generally allow a few bikes per car for those people commuting from longer distances. Cyclists are also seeing cities changing to accommodate their needs. Bike lanes and streets which are bike ...

Though the pros use shorter street cycling races as practice for the Triple Crown races (Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and the Road World Cycling Championship), there are many teams that compete in street races. Generally, cyclists do not race individually but as part of a larger, sponsored racing team. In the states, the US Postal Service team is the most famous. But before we get into the details of street racing, let's talk about what street bicycles are. Unlike mountain bikes and BMX stunt bikes, road bikes are thin-framed with thin wheels and high pressure tires. In competition, participants must ride road bikes. Road bikes have drop handlebars and can be either single, multiple or fixed gear. They are much lighter than the other styles of bikes, which are made to withstand a beating in the mud. Now back to the races. Road races start with a gun indicating the release from the pen, and the winner is whoever crosses the finish line first. All single day races are mass s...