Query: bicycle holiday towns

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1978 Holiday Inn fire <=SEP=> The 1978 Holiday Inn Fire broke out at the Holiday Inn-Northwest which was located at 1525 West Ridge Road in the Town of Greece, near Rochester, New York on November 26, 1978 and killed ten people. Seven of the fatalities were Canadian; 88 Canadians were staying in the hotel at the time on a holiday shopping trip. The fire was considered notable enough by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and The Center for Fire Research to document the fire in their 1979 publications.

A Holiday Carole <=SEP=> A Holiday Carole (titled A Christmas Carole in the UK and Australia) is a holiday album, released on November 1, 2011, by American singer-songwriter Carole King. It is King's 17th studio album and her first studio album in 10 years when she released Love Makes the World. It is also her first original, non-compilation album since she released Live at the Troubadour with longtime friend James Taylor in May 2010.

Apeldoorn <=SEP=> Apeldoorn (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈaːpəldʊːrn]) is a municipality and city in the province of Gelderland in the centre of the Netherlands. It is a regional centre. The municipality of Apeldoorn, including villages like Beekbergen, Loenen and Hoenderloo, had a population of 157,679 in 2014. The western half of the municipality lies on the Veluwe ridge, the eastern half lies in the IJssel valley. John Berends of the CDA is the mayor of Apeldoorn.

Arenzano <=SEP=> Arenzano is a coastal town and comune in the province of Genoa, Liguria, Italy. As of 2007, it has a population of 11,568. This varies a lot during the holiday seasons, since it is a reasonably popular holiday resort for Italians.There are a number of festivals during the summer, as with many towns in Italy.  It is very close to Genoa (the capital town of the province). The town is safe for children to grow up, but buying a house there can be quite expensive.

Balgowan, South Australia <=SEP=> Balgowan is a small coastal town on the west coast of South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.  It is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) west of Maitland. (Turn off the Moonta to Maitland main road.) Like other tourist towns on this peninsula, it has a large number of shacks and holiday houses, as well as caravan facilities and a boat ramp.  The population generally increases during peak holiday periods.Balgowan's only shop is a general store.

Bank holiday <=SEP=> A bank holiday is a public holiday in the United Kingdom, some Commonwealth countries, other European countries such as Switzerland, and a colloquialism for a public holiday in Ireland. There is no automatic right to time off on these days, although banks close and the majority of the working population is granted time off work or extra pay for working on these days, depending on their contract.

Betty's Bay <=SEP=> Betty's Bay (Afrikaans: Bettysbaai) is a small holiday town situated on the Overberg coast of South Africa's Western Cape province. It is located 96 km from Cape Town beneath the rugged Kogelberg Mountains and is on the scenic R44 ocean drive between Pringle Bay and Kleinmond. This village is the longest in South Africa at over 13 km.

Bicycle <=SEP=> A bicycle, often called a bike or cycle, is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A bicycle rider is called a cyclist, or bicyclist.Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe and, as of 2003, more than a billion have been produced worldwide, twice as many as the number of automobiles that have been produced. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions.

Bicycle Hills <=SEP=> Bicycle Hills is the fourth book of the Spirit Flyer Series by John Bibee and illustrated by Paul Turnbaugh.  The book was published by Inter-Varsity Press in 1989.The book focuses on the struggles of Amy Burke, a young girl who has recently moved to the fictional town of Centerville. Shortly after the Burke family moves to Centerville, Uncle Bunkie, the clown, has every child in Centerville buzzing about a new amusement park that has opened just outside of town.

Bicycle and motorcycle dynamics <=SEP=> Bicycle and motorcycle dynamics is the science of the motion of bicycles and motorcycles and their components, due to the forces acting on them. Dynamics is a branch of classical mechanics, which in turn is a branch of physics. Bike motions of interest include balancing, steering, braking, accelerating, suspension activation, and vibration.

Bicycle boulevard <=SEP=> A bicycle boulevard  is a type of bikeway composed of a low-speed street which has been "optimized" for bicycle traffic.  Bicycle boulevards discourage cut-through motor-vehicle traffic but allow local motor-vehicle traffic. They are designed to give priority to bicyclists as through-going traffic.

Bicycle brake <=SEP=> A bicycle brake reduces the speed of a bicycle or prevents it from moving. The three main types are: rim brakes, disc brakes, and drum brakes.

Bicycle culture <=SEP=> Bicycle culture can refer to a mainstream culture that supports the use of bicycles or to a subculture.  Although "bike culture" is often used to refer to various forms of associated fashion, it is erroneous to call fashion in and of itself a culture.Cycling culture refers to cities and countries which actively support a large percentage of utility cycling.  Examples include Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium (Flanders in particular), Sweden, China, Bangladesh and Japan.

Bicycle drivetrain systems <=SEP=> Bicycle drivetrain systems are used to transmit power on bicycles, tricycles, quadracycles, unicycles, or other human-powered vehicles from the riders to the drive wheels. Most also include some type of a mechanism to convert speed and torque via gear ratios.

Bicycle fork <=SEP=> A bicycle fork is the part of a bicycle that holds the front wheel.A fork typically consists of two blades which are joined at the top by a fork crown. Above the crown, a steerer tube attaches the fork to the bicycle and the handlebars (via a stem) allowing the user to steer the bicycle.  The steerer tube of the fork interfaces with the frame via bearings called a headset mounted in the head tube.At the bottom of the fork, dropouts hold the wheel.

Bicycle frame <=SEP=> A  bicycle frame is the main component of a bicycle, onto which wheels and other components are fitted. The modern and most common frame design for an upright bicycle is based on the safety bicycle, and consists of two triangles, a main triangle and a paired rear triangle. This is known as the diamond frame. Frames are required to be strong, stiff and light, which they do by combining different materials and shapes.

Bicycle handlebar <=SEP=> Bicycle handlebar or bicycle handlebars refers to the steering mechanism for bicycles; the equivalent of a steering wheel. Besides steering, handlebars also often support a portion of the rider's weight, depending on their riding position, and provide a convenient mounting place for brake levers, shift levers, cyclocomputers, bells, etc. Handlebars are attached to a bike's stem which in turn attaches to the fork.

Bicycle infantry <=SEP=> Bicycle infantry are infantry soldiers who manoeuver on (or, more often, between) battlefields using military bicycles. The term dates from the late 19th century, when the "safety bicycle" became popular in Europe, the United States and Australia. Historically, bicycles lessened the need for horses, fuel and vehicle maintenance. Though their use has waned over the years in many armies, they continue to be used in unconventional armies such as militias.

Bicycle locker <=SEP=> A bicycle locker or bike box is a locker or box in which a single bicycle can be placed and locked in.

Bicycle parking rack <=SEP=> A bicycle parking rack, usually shortened to bike rack and also called a bicycle stand, is a device to which bicycles can be securely attached for parking purposes. A bike rack may be free standing or it may be securely attached to the ground or some stationary object such as a building. Indoor bike racks are commonly used for private bicycle parking, while outdoor bike racks are often used in commercial areas.

Bicycle rodeo <=SEP=> A bicycle rodeo is a clinic to teach children the skills and precautions to ride a bicycle safely.

Bicycle saddle <=SEP=> A bicycle saddle, often called a seat, is one of three contact points on an upright bicycle, the others being the pedals and the handlebars.The bicycle saddle has been known as such since the bicycle evolved from the draisine, a forerunner of the bicycle.

Bicycle safety <=SEP=> Bicycle safety is the use of practices designed to reduce risk associated with cycling. The risk can be defined as the number of incidents occurring for a given amount of cycling. In many countries both the number of incidents and the amount of cycling (expressed in kilometers, hours or trips) are not well known. Non-fatal accidents often go unreported and bicycle use is only occasionally monitored.

Bicycle suspension <=SEP=> Bicycle suspension is the system, or systems, used to suspend the rider and bicycle in order to insulate them from the roughness of the terrain.

Bicycle tire <=SEP=> A bicycle tire is a tire that fits on the wheel of a bicycle, unicycle, tricycle, quadracycle, bicycle trailer, or trailer bike. They may also be used on wheelchairs and handcycles, especially for racing. Bicycle tires provide an important source of suspension, generate the lateral forces necessary for balancing and turning, and generate the longitudinal forces necessary for propulsion and braking. They are the second largest source, after air drag, of power consumption on a level road.

Bicycle touring <=SEP=> Bicycle touring means self-contained cycling trips for pleasure, adventure and autonomy rather than sport, commuting or exercise.  Touring can range from single to multi-day trips, even years. Tours may be planned by the participant or organised by a holiday business, a club, or a charity as a fund-raising venture.

Bicycle wheel <=SEP=> A bicycle wheel is a wheel, most commonly a wire wheel, designed for a bicycle. A pair is often called a wheelset, especially in the context of ready built "off the shelf" performance-oriented wheels.Bicycle wheels are typically designed to fit into the frame and fork via dropouts, and hold bicycle tires.

BikeTown Africa <=SEP=> BikeTown Africa "\BTA") was founded in 2006 two bicycle riding friends, David B. and Steve M.  Between 2006 - 2012, Bike Town Africa has delivered more than 2,000 new, custom made bicycles to health care workers in sub-Saharan Africa.  It has operated largely as a partnership between Bicycling Magazine, Rodale Institute, Bristol Myers Squibb, UTi, and Kona Bicycle Company.

Bike Friday <=SEP=> Bike Friday is a brand of high performance travel, commuter, and folding bicycle made by Green Gear Cycling of Eugene, Oregon, United States.  The company also builds tandem bicycles, cargo bikes, bicycles that adjust to different sizes, and custom bicycles for people with short stature.

Bike Week (Bicycle Week) <=SEP=> Bike Week is a yearly international event that originated in Europe. It is typically a seven-day event that advocates bicycling for transportation. The event has been steadily gaining popularity in North American cities over the past decade. Bike Week takes place during the second week of May or June and is typically an entire week of city-wide cycling supplemented with events.

Bike to Work Week Victoria <=SEP=> Bike to Work Week Victoria is an annual event held in communities throughout greater Victoria, British Columbia. It is organized by the Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society. The purpose of the event is to encourage bicycle commuting. Bike to Work Week began in 1995. In 2008, the Bike to Work BC Society was formed as a legal entity to run the event in other communities around BC.

Brompton Bicycle <=SEP=> Brompton Bicycle is a manufacturer of folding bicycles based in Brentford, London.The Brompton folding bicycle and accessories are the company's core product, noted for its self-supporting compact size when stored.  All available models of the folding bicycle are based on the same hinged bicycle frame and 16 inch (37×349 mm) bicycle wheel tyre size.  Components are added, removed, or replaced by titanium parts to form the many variations.

Christmas and holiday season <=SEP=> The Christmas season, also called the holiday season (especially in the U.S. and Canada), the festive season, or simply the holidays, is an annually recurring period recognized in many Western and Western-influenced countries that is generally considered to run from late November to early January, defined as incorporating at least Christmas and usually New Year, and sometimes various other holidays and festivals.

Christmas on the River <=SEP=> Christmas on the River is a week-long annual Christmas festival held in Demopolis, Alabama.  It features a week of events that culminate with a nighttime parade of boats lighted with Christmas-themed decorations on the Tombigbee River at Demopolis. Attendance at the Marengo County festival averages about 40,000 people.The festival has been featured in various news channels which made Demopolis the fifth Ultimate Holiday Town in the United States according to A&E television.

Christophe Lévêque <=SEP=> Christophe Lévêque (born February 11, 1973 in Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis) is a French professional "Mid/Current School" Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years were from 1990-2003. His nicknames are "C"-Dog with "C" referring to the first letter of his given name; and "The Flying Frenchman" for his technical skill on the track and his nationality.

City bicycle <=SEP=> A city bicycle, European city bike (ECB) or simply city-bike, is a bicycle designed for frequent short, moderately paced rides through relatively flat urban areas.  It is a form of utility bicycle commonly seen around the world, built to facilitate everyday riding in normal clothes in a variety of weather conditions.Generally as they are more suitable for urban environments, they focus more on comfort and practicality instead of speed or efficiency.

Concord Bicycle Music <=SEP=> Concord Bicycle Music is a wholly owned independent music company based in Beverly Hills, California, with world-wide distribution through Universal Music Group. Concord Music Group's active roster includes Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Chick Corea, Alison Krauss, Ben Harper, Esperanza Spalding, Christian Scott, Arturo Sandoval, Booker T. Jones, Kenny G, George Benson, Steve Martin and Alejandro Escovedo.

Cruiser bicycle <=SEP=> A cruiser bicycle, also known as a beach cruiser, is a bicycle which combines balloon tires, an upright seating posture, a single-speed drivetrain, and straightforward steel construction with expressive styling. Cruisers are popular amongst casual bicyclists and vacationers because they are very stable and easy to ride, but their heavy weight and balloon tires tend to make them rather slow.

Cycling in Copenhagen <=SEP=> Cycling in Copenhagen is – as with most cycling in Denmark – an important means of transportation and a dominating feature of the cityscape, often noticed by visitors. The city offers a variety of favourable cycling conditions — dense urban proximities, short distances and flat terrain — along with an extensive and well-designed system of cycle tracks. This has earned it a reputation as one of the most—possibly the most—bicycle-friendly city in the world.

Cycling in Hong Kong <=SEP=> Cyclists in Hong Kong have the same rights and responsibilities as all other road users, except for prohibitions from expressways and some other designated locations, such as tunnels and many bridges. In the Road Users Code (which does not have legal force) cyclists are advised to ride 50 cm from the kerb. At least one hand must be kept on the handlebars at all times.

Cycling in Paris <=SEP=> Paris has steadily increased its network of bicycle paths since the late 1990s. As of 2015 there is 700 km (430 mi) of cycling routes in Paris, including bike paths and bus lanes that had been widened for use by bike riders.

Cycling in Portland, Oregon <=SEP=> Bicycle use in Portland, Oregon has been growing rapidly, having nearly tripled since 2001; for example, bicycle traffic on four of the Willamette River bridges has increased from 2,855 before 1992 to over 16,000 in 2008, partly due to improved facilities. The Portland Bureau of Transportation says 6% of commuters bike to work in Portland, the highest proportion of any major U.S.

Cycling in San Francisco <=SEP=> Cycling in San Francisco has grown in popularity in recent years, aided by improving cycling infrastructure and community support. San Francisco's compact urban form and mild climate enable cyclists to reach work, shopping, and recreational destinations quickly and comfortably. Though San Francisco's famed steep hills can make cycling difficult, many parts of the city are relatively flat, including some of the most densely populated.

Cycling in the Netherlands <=SEP=> Cycling is a ubiquitous mode of transport in the Netherlands, with 31% of the people listing the bike as their main mode of transport for daily activities. Cycling has a modal share of 27% of all trips (urban and rural) nationwide. In cities this is even higher, such as Amsterdam which has 38%, though the smaller Dutch cities well exceed that: for instance Zwolle (pop. ~123,000) has 46% and the university town of Groningen (pop. ~198,000) has 59%, possibly the highest modal share in the world.

David Moncoutié <=SEP=> David Moncoutié (born 30 April 1975) is a retired French professional road racing cyclist, who rode with the French team Cofidis, for his entire professional career. He was a climber, and won his first professional race in a mountain stage of Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré.

Decorative vehicle lighting <=SEP=> Decorative vehicle lighting is lighting which is intended entirely as an decorative or ornamental addition to a vehicle, rather than lighting which is required for safety (i.e. automotive lighting, bicycle lighting, emergency vehicle lighting).Blue lights are often prohibited while in motion so that they will not intentionally or unintentionally imitate a police car.

Dirty Dozen (bicycle competition) <=SEP=> The Dirty Dozen is an annual bicycle competition held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The event features thirteen of the steepest hills in the Pittsburgh city area, including Canton Avenue, which may be the steepest street in the world. The competition occurs annually on the Saturday following the Thanksgiving holiday each November. The event began with 5 riders, among them co-founder Danny Chew, in 1983 and grew to over 300 riders in 2011.  The riders travel between hills at a neutral pace.

Electric bicycle <=SEP=> An electric bicycle, also known as an e-bike or booster bike, is a bicycle with an integrated electric motor which can be used for propulsion. There are a great variety of e-bikes available worldwide, from e-bikes that only have a small motor to assist the rider's pedal-power (i.e., pedelecs) to somewhat more powerful e-bikes which tend closer to moped-style functionality: all, however, retain the ability to be pedalled by the rider and are therefore not electric motorcycles.

Electric bicycle laws <=SEP=> Many countries have enacted electric bicycle laws to regulate the use of electric bicycles. Countries such as the United States and Canada have federal regulations governing the safety requirements and standards of manufacture. Other countries like the signatories of the European Union have agreed to wider-ranging legislation covering use and safety of their term EPAC (electric pedal-assisted cycles).However, confusion remains regarding the various laws involving electric bicycles.

Eleven Cities Cycling Tour <=SEP=> The Eleven Cities Cycling Tour (Dutch: Fietselfstedentocht, Frisian: Alvestêdetocht op de fyts) was originally a bicycle race in Friesland, Netherlands, but now, due to the number of participants, has become a bicycle tour. It is the cycling counterpart of the Elfstedentocht ice-skating tour which is held irregularly on frozen waterways in the same region.

Elk River (Metro Transit station) <=SEP=> Elk River Station is a commuter rail station in Elk River, Minnesota, located at 17200 Twin Lakes Road. It is served by the Northstar Commuter Rail line. The station features bicycle lockers and a park and ride lot with capacity for 754 vehicles. The commute time to downtown Minneapolis from this station is about 41 minutes.

Folding bicycle <=SEP=> A folding bicycle is a bicycle designed to fold into a compact form, facilitating transport and storage.  When folded, the bikes can be more easily carried into buildings and houses or on public transportation (facilitating mixed-mode commuting and bicycle commuting), and more easily stored in compact living quarters or aboard a car, boat or plane.Folding mechanisms vary, with each offering a distinct combination of folding speed, folding ease, compactness, ride, weight, durability and price.

Freddie Grubb <=SEP=> Frederick "Freddie" Henry Grubb (27 May 1887 – 6 March 1949) was a British road racing cyclist who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He won silver medals in the individual road race and the team road race. In 1914, after he retired from racing, he established a bicycle manufacturing business (F.H.Grubb) in Brixton, London. By 1920 manufacturing had moved to Croydon and then in 1926 to Twickenham. In 1935 FHG Ltd was established in Wimbledon but by 1947 the F H Grubb name was back in use.

Gerroa, New South Wales <=SEP=> Gerroa is a coastal town in the Municipality of Kiama, in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia  133 kilometres south of Sydney. Nearby towns are Gerringong, Kiama and Berry.Situated at the northern end of Seven Mile Beach and the head of Crooked River, the original village was once a retreat for various religious orders. Today it is a popular holiday town, and residence for retirees. Many houses have impressive views of the beach and Mount Coolangatta.

History of the bicycle <=SEP=> Vehicles for human transport that have two wheels and require balancing by the rider date back to the early 19th century. The first means of transport making use of two wheels arranged consecutively, and thus the archetype of the bicycle, was the German draisine dating back to 1817. The term bicycle was coined in France in the 1860s.

Holiday <=SEP=> A holiday is a day set aside by custom or by law on which normal activities, especially business or work, are suspended or reduced. Generally, holidays are intended to allow individuals to celebrate or commemorate an event or tradition of cultural or religious significance. Holidays may be designated by governments, religious institutions, or other groups or organizations.

Holiday Hills, Illinois <=SEP=> Holiday Hills is a village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 831 at the 2000 census.

Holiday Inn <=SEP=> Holiday Inn is a multinational brand of hotels, part of the LSE-listed InterContinental Hotels Group. Originally a U.S. motel chain, today it is one of the world's largest hotel chains, with 435,299 bedrooms in 3,463 hotels globally hosting over 100 million guest nights each year. The hotel chain is based in three cities: Atlanta, London and Rio de Janeiro.

Holiday Inn Sunspree Resorts <=SEP=> Holiday Inn SunSpree Resorts is a resort version of Holiday Inn that was created in 1991 in order to offer extras not available in most Holiday Inns such as children's activities, spas, pools and gyms. These properties were located in major resort towns (i.e. Orlando, Panama City Beach, Aruba, etc.) After 2010, this brand moniker has been discontinued, and only one property remains under the name, as many were incorporated as a Holiday Inn Resort.

Holiday Lakes, Texas <=SEP=> Holiday Lakes is a town in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,107 at the 2010 census.

Holiday cottage <=SEP=> A holiday cottage, holiday home, or vacation property is accommodation used for holiday vacations.  Such properties are typically small homes, such as cottages, that vacationers can rent and run as if it were their own home for the duration of their stay.  The properties may be owned by those using them for a vacation, in which case the term second home applies; or may be rented out to holidaymakers through an agency.Terminology varies among countries.

Holidays Rule <=SEP=> Holidays Rule is a collection of holiday music featuring various artists that range from indie rock to jazz and pop, including Paul McCartney, Rufus Wainwright, The Shins. The songs on the compilation are both traditional and modern. The album was released by Hear Music/Concord Music Group on October 30, 2012 in North America. Chris Funk of The Decemberists served as the album’s producer, and he also appears on the album with Black Prairie.

June <=SEP=> June (/dʒuːn/ joon) is the sixth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and one of the four months with a length of 30 days.  June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. June in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to December in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.

Jūrmala <=SEP=> Jūrmala (Latvian pronunciation: [juːrmala] "seaside"; German: Riga-Strand, Baltische Riviera) is a city in Latvia, about 25 kilometres (16 miles) west of Riga. Jūrmala is a resort town stretching 32 km (20 miles) and sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River.

League of American Bicyclists <=SEP=> The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) is a non-profit membership organization which promotes cycling for fun, fitness and transportation through advocacy and education.A §501(c)(3) nonprofit, the League is one of the largest membership organizations of cyclists in the United States.

Leongatha railway station <=SEP=> Leongatha is a railway station in the town of Leongatha, Victoria on the former South Gippsland railway line in South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.The station opened in 1891 as a terminus, the line being extended to Welshpool the next year.

List of Georgia State Bicycle Routes <=SEP=> The following is a List of Georgia State Bicycle Routes. These routes are designated by the Georgia Department of Transportation.

List of New York State Bicycle Routes <=SEP=> The following is a List of New York State Bicycle Routes. These routes are designated by the New York State Department of Transportation.

List of bicycle brands and manufacturing companies <=SEP=> This page lists notable bicycle brands and manufacturing companies past and present. For bicycle parts, see List of bicycle part manufacturing companies.Many bicycle brands do not manufacture their own product, but rather import and re-brand bikes manufactured by others (e.g., Nishiki), sometimes designing the bike, specifying the equipment, and providing quality control.

List of bicycle parts <=SEP=> List of bicycle parts by alphabetic order:Axle: as in the generic definition, a rod that serves to attach a wheel to a bicycle and provides support for bearings on which the wheel rotates.

List of bicycle routes in North Carolina <=SEP=> The following is a List of bicycle routes in North Carolina. These routes are designated by the North Carolina Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Division.

List of bicycle types <=SEP=> This list gives an overview of different types of bicycles, categorized by function (racing, recreation, etc.); number of riders (one, two, or more); by construction or frame type (upright, folding, etc.); by gearing (single speed, derailleur gears, etc.); by sport (mountain biking, BMX, triathlon, etc.); by means of propulsion (human-powered, motor-assisted, etc.); and by rider position (upright, recumbent, etc.) The list also includes miscellaneous types such as pedicabs, rickshaws, and clown bikes.

List of cycling topics <=SEP=> The following is a list of cycling topics.

Madison, Georgia <=SEP=> Madison is a city in Morgan County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta-Athens-Clarke-Sandy Springs Combined Statistical Area. The population was 3,636 at the 2000 census.  The city is the county seat of Morgan County and the site of the Morgan County Courthouse.The Historic District of Madison is one of the largest in the state. Many of the nearly 100 antebellum homes have been carefully restored.

Memorial Day <=SEP=> Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May, originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans — established it as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers.

Mincio Cycleway <=SEP=> The Mincio Cycleway (or Peschiera-Mantua Cycleway) is a 43.5 kilometres (27.0 mi) segregated cycle track along the towpath of the River Mincio, connecting the lakeside towns of Peschiera del Garda and Mantua.

Minden <=SEP=> Minden is a town of about 83,000 inhabitants in the north-east of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The town extends along both sides of the River Weser. It is the capital of the district (Kreis) of Minden-Lübbecke, which is part of the region of Detmold. Minden is the historic political centre of the cultural region of Minden Land. It is widely known as the intersection of the Mittelland Canal and the River Weser.

Moots Cycles <=SEP=> Moots Cycles is an American bicycle manufacturer located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.  Founded in 1981 by Kent Eriksen, who is now a member of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, Moots has been identified as a source for innovation in the bicycle industry since its inception.

Motorized bicycle <=SEP=> A motorized bicycle is a bicycle with an attached motor and transmission used either to power the vehicle unassisted, or to assist with pedaling. Since it always retains both pedals and a discrete connected drive for rider-powered propulsion, the motorized bicycle is in technical terms a true bicycle, albeit a power-assisted one.

Ngawi, New Zealand <=SEP=> Ngawi (pronounced Nar wee) is a small fishing / holiday town within five kilometers of Cape Palliser, the southernmost point of New Zealand's North Island.  The town is made up of mainly small wooden houses, which are often called baches.Ngawi has one claim to fame - more bulldozers per head of population than anywhere else.

Outline of bicycles <=SEP=> The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to bicycles:Bicycle – pedal-driven, human-powered, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A person who rides a bicycle is called a cyclist or a bicyclist, and the activity is called cycling.  Also known as a bike, push bike or cycle.

Parkdean Holidays <=SEP=> Parkdean Holidays is a UK-focused self-catering holiday park operator with 24 sites: fifteen in the South West of England, six in Scotland, two in South Wales and one in Norfolk.

Pedersen bicycle <=SEP=> The Pedersen bicycle, also called the Dursley Pedersen bicycle is a bicycle that was developed by Danish inventor Mikael Pedersen and produced in the English town of Dursley. Though never hugely popular, they enjoy a devoted following and are still produced today. Their unusual frame is described as pure cross, was marketed as cantilever, and features a distinctive hammock-style seat. Variations include lightweight racing, tandem, and folding designs.

Police bicycle <=SEP=> A police bicycle is a land vehicle used by police departments, most commonly in the form of a mountain bicycle.  They are designed to meet the requirements unique to each department.The maneuverability of these vehicles on crowded sidewalks and their ability to navigate narrow, crowded driveways offer advantages over cars, although a bicycle's top speed is lower.Bicycle patrols are more common in temperate urban areas where limited coverage areas are available.

Public holidays in Italy <=SEP=> The following days are public holidays in Italy:In addition each city or town celebrates a public holiday on the occasion of the festival of the local patron saint: for example, Rome - 29 June (SS. Peter and Paul), Milan - 7 December (S. Ambrose). In South Tyrol, the holiday is instead on Whit Monday (which is also a public holiday in North Tyrol and the rest of German-speaking Europe).Public holidays and local saints' days are not transferred when they fall on a weekend.

Public holidays in the United States <=SEP=> Public holidays in the United States of America are typically observed on days that have significance for various sectors of American society and are observed at all levels of society including government, the private sector, and are typically derived from the history, religion and the cultures of the U.S. demographics and have changed over time.  They are however not mandated by any government, agencies, whether it be federal, state, or local governments.

Race Across America <=SEP=> The Race Across America, or RAAM, is an ultramarathon bicycle race across the United States that started in 1982 as the Great American Bike Race. RAAM is one of the longest annual endurance events in the world. All entrants must prove their abilities by competing in any of several qualifying events, completing a course within a specified time period. In length the RAAM is comparable to the Tour de France, but the races differ to a great extent.

Racing bicycle <=SEP=> A racing bicycle, also known as a road bike, is a bicycle designed for competitive road cycling, a sport governed by according to the rules of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The UCI rules were altered in 1934 to exclude recumbent bicycles.The most important characteristics about a racing bicycle are its weight and stiffness which determine the efficiency at which the power from a rider's pedal strokes can be transferred to the drive-train and subsequently to its wheels.

Resort <=SEP=> A resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation, attracting visitors for vacations, tourism and/or going swimming in a pool and/or a nearby body of water. Resorts are places, towns or sometimes commercial establishment operated by a single company.

Road bicycle <=SEP=> The term road bicycle is used to describe bicycles built for traveling at speed on paved roads.  Some sources use the term to mean racing bicycle.  Other sources specifically exclude racing bicycles from the definition, using the term to mean a bicycle of a similar style but built more for endurance and less the fast bursts of speed desired in a racing bicycle; as such, they usually have more gear combinations and fewer hi-tech racing features.

Safety Town <=SEP=> Safety Town is a program for children that teaches safety lessons about fire, pedestrians/traffic, water, guns, and poisons/drugs. It is also the name given to a replica town created to instruct children about safety measures.The "National Safety Town Center" was founded in 1964 by Dorothy Chlad in Cleveland, Ohio.

Santa Wheels <=SEP=> Santa Wheels is a volunteer program created in 1995 by Master Pontiac-Buick-GMC and re-launched in 2006 in Augusta, Georgia, United States.

Schwinn Bicycle Company <=SEP=> The Schwinn Bicycle Company was founded by German-born mechanical engineer Ignaz Schwinn (1860–1945) in Chicago in 1895. It became the dominant manufacturer of American bicycles through most of the 20th century and today, after declaring bankruptcy in 1992, it is a sub-brand of Pacific Cycle, owned by the multi-national conglomerate, Dorel Industries.

Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic <=SEP=> The Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic, or STP, is an annual one or two-day supported bicycle ride from Seattle, Washington to Portland, Oregon in the United States. The STP "is considered one of the 10 biggest recreational bicycle rides in the country, drawing riders from across the nation and from other nations", and has been operating since 1979. The ride is organized by the Cascade Bicycle Club. It is approximately 202 miles (325 km) in length.

Single-speed bicycle <=SEP=> A single-speed bicycle is a type of bicycle with a single gear ratio.

Small wheel bicycle <=SEP=> Small wheel bicycles are adult bicycles which have wheels of 20 inch  nominal diameter or less, which is smaller than the "6\, 27.5", 29" or 700c sizes common on most full-sized adult bikes. While many folding bicycles are small wheel bicycles, not all small wheel bicycles can fold. Some small wheel bicycles neither fold nor separate, such as the Moulton, which comes in both fixed frame and separable frame versions.

Spirit Flyer Series <=SEP=> The Spirit Flyer Series is a series of children's novels written by John Bibee. It is an allegorical adventure series for young readers and recounts the exploits, mishaps, and triumphs of John and Susan Kramar and their friends, who find themselves thrown into a cosmic battle between good and evil in their otherwise ordinary town. The books revolve around the fictional town of Centerville, and the magical Spirit Flyer bicycles that are found there. There are eight books in the series.

Student Hosteling Program <=SEP=> Student Hosteling Program is a Conway, Massachusetts based bicycle touring company offering trips in the United States and Europe. In 2010 it was 39 years old. Recording artist David Wilcox was a trip leader during his college years. A summer camp alternative, programs have been offered for 7th through 12th graders. Trips offer touring experiences in various areas.

Tandem bicycle <=SEP=> The tandem bicycle or twin is a form of bicycle (occasionally, a tricycle) designed to be ridden by more than one person. The term tandem refers to the seating arrangement (fore to aft, not side by side), not the number of riders. A bike with two riders side by side is called a sociable.

The Bicycle Hotel & Casino <=SEP=> The Bicycle Hotel & Casino is the second largest poker cardroom in California.Founded by George Hardie Sr. in 1984, located in Bell Gardens, California, The Bicycle Casino hosts one of country's largest poker rooms. It offers a large selection of poker games and Asian games, as well as a wide range of limits.

The Blue Card <=SEP=> The Blue Card is the only national non-profit organization solely dedicated to providing financial assistance to destitute Holocaust survivors residing in the United States.

The Magic Bicycle <=SEP=> The Magic Bicycle is the first novel of the Spirit Flyer Series by John Bibee and illustrated by Paul Turnbaugh.  The book was published by Inter-Varsity Press in 1983. The story centers around John Kramar, a boy in the fictional town of Centerville. John finds a mysterious bicycle called a Spirit Flyer at the town dump and slowly begins to discover its magical properties.  First, the bike helps him to save a neighbor's barn from burning.

The Wheels of Chance <=SEP=> The Wheels of Chance is an early comic novel by H. G. Wells about an August 1895 cycling holiday, somewhat in the style of Three Men in a Boat. In 1922 it was adapted into a silent film The Wheels of Chance directed by Harold M. Shaw.

Thyspunt, Eastern Cape <=SEP=> Thyspunt is a rocky stretch of coast approximately 12 km WNW of Cape Saint Francis in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is just west of the beach Thysbaai and south-east of Oyster Bay. The point is near the popular surfing beach of Jeffreys Bay as well as the holiday town of St Francis Bay. It lies about 18 km SSW of the town of Humansdorp.

Toronto Donut Ride <=SEP=> The Donut Ride is an informal Toronto road cycling tour run every Saturday and Sunday as well as public holidays. Typical summer numbers range from 100 to 125 riders forming a large pack, and weather permitting the ride continues year-round and often sees a dozen riders even in mid-winter. The ride is known for being fairly fast paced, often reaching speeds of about 50 kilometres per hour (31 mph) on straightaways.

Transport in Reading, Berkshire <=SEP=> Reading's location in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, and on both the Great Western Main Line railway and the M4 motorway, some 40 miles (64 km) west of London has made the town an important location in the nation's transport system.

Travel <=SEP=> Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.

TurningWheels for Kids <=SEP=> TurningWheels For Kids (TWFK) is a non-profit charitable organization that is run entirely by volunteers.  TWFK raises funds year-round to purchase new bicycles, helmets and locks for underprivileged and health-challenged children.  TWFK provides fully assembled bikes, helmets and locks to underprivileged children during the holidays and to health-challenged children year-round. TWFK also provides free bike repair clinics to communities throughout the year.

U.S. Bicycle Route 1 <=SEP=> U.S. Bicycle Route 1 (often called U.S. Bike Route 1, abbreviated USBR 1) is a cross-country bicycle route that will run the length of the United States eastern seaboard from Florida to Maine. It is one of the two original U.S. Bicycle Routes, the other being U.S. Bicycle Route 76.AASHTO recognizes the segments in North Carolina, Virginia, New Hampshire, and Maine as being the only "official" segments of U.S. Bicycle Route 1.

United States Bicycle Route System <=SEP=> The United States Bicycle Route System (also U.S. Bicycle Routes, abbreviated USBRS) is a developing network of interstate long-distance cycling routes in the United States.  The system utilizes multiple types of bicycling infrastructure, including off-road paths, bicycle lanes, and low-traffic roads.  The USBRS is the bicycle equivalent to the system of United States Numbered Highways.

Utility bicycle <=SEP=> A utility bicycle is a bicycle designed for practical transportation, as opposed to bicycles which are primarily designed for recreation and competition, such as touring bicycles, racing bicycles, and mountain bicycles.  The vast majority of bicycles that can be found in the developing world are utility bicycles.  As such, utility bicycles are the most common form of bicycle globally.

Utility cycling <=SEP=> Utility cycling encompasses any cycling done simply as a means of transport rather than as a sport or leisure activity. It is the original and most common type of cycling in the world.

Viking tour <=SEP=> The Viking Tour is a Norwegian week-long cyclosportive and organized cycling holiday offering both timed and non-timed classes.The event was first organized in 2005 with 70 participants and already by 2007 some 270 cyclists from 18 nations signed up.Like the professionals` Tour de France, the route is changed every year but will typically include several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and places popular with tourists such as Geiranger, Nærøyfjorden, Sognefjell, Sognefjord and Aurland.Daily stage distances vary considerably from 70 to 170 kilometres, depending on ascent.

Vlieland <=SEP=> Vlieland (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvlilɑnt]; West Frisian: Flylân) is a municipality and island in the northern Netherlands. The municipality of Vlieland has only one major town: Oost-Vlieland (West Frisian: East-Flylân). It is the second-least densely populated municipality in the Netherlands (after Schiermonnikoog).Vlieland is one of the West Frisian Islands, lying in the Wadden Sea. It is the second island from the west in the chain, lying between Texel and Terschelling.