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World Wide Urban Adventure Resources

Adventure sport companies, enthusiasts and organizations are well-connected on the Net

Compiled by Wes Mondes

World Wide Web:
These are a few of the clubs and organizations that deal at all with urban adventure. Many of the big adventure sport outfitters, gyms and equipment manufacturers also are online.

Bay Area Mountain Biking--Bay Area mountain bike rides and links.

Cacophony Society Archives--"A randomly gathered network of free spirits united in the pursuit of experiences beyond the pale of mainstream society."

ClimbNet--The California Climber's Net. News and events, maps, clubs, guides, gyms, gear.

San Jose Inner City Outings--A community outreach program of the Sierra Club, providing wilderness adventures for urban youth.

San Francisco Bay Area Skate--Maps and info on a dozen Bay Area skate trails.

Skate Spots in Northern California--"An uncomprehesive list of skate spots."

Newsgroups:
Newsgroups provide an open forum for people to discuss a subject, such as the merits of new climbing technology or techniques.

rec.climbing--Climbing techniques, competition bulletins, etc.

alt.college.tunnels--Tunneling beneath college campuses.

rec.skate--Ice skating and roller skating.

rec.sport.skating.inline--In-line skating.

rec.sport.skating.roller--Conventional roller skating.

alt.skate-board--All aspects of skateboarding.

ba.bicycle--Bay Area bicycling.

rec.bicycles.misc--General discussion of bicycling.

rec.bicycles.rides--Tours and training or commuting routes.

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