Manufacturer Description
Giant "Across seven continents and fifty-odd countries, underneath thirty-two of the world's brightest professional cyclists, in over ten thousand retail outlets, and throughout the streets of the world's most populous nations, you'll find bicycles designed and built by Giant, 'The Global Bicycle Company'. "
Parktool Manufacturers of bicycle-specific tools.
Raleigh For over 120 years, Raleigh have been creating market-leading bikes in Nottingham, UK.
Shimano International manufacturer of bikes and bike components.
Specialized Mountain, Road, Globe, Muli Street, and Children's bikes.
Trek "Trek is people committed to changing lives through cycling. Who strive to enhance the riding experience worldwide through innovative products, dynamic partnerships, bicycle friendly development, and exceptional dealer and customer care."
Universal Universal Cycles was founded in the late 70’s and soon established themselves as one of the market leaders within the industry. Currently, they are one of the largest suppliers to the UK market and have always prided themselves on offering affordable quality cycling to everyone.
   
Anti-Theft Bikes Description
Basten Leijh Designer of Giant Downtown Bike.
Puma Bike Puma bike designed in collaboration with Vexed Generation and Biomega.
Treehugger Article about designing theft-proof bikes.
   
Cycling Community Description
APBP Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
Bicycle Film Festival The BFF brings many aspects of bicycling together to advocate its ability to transport us in many ways.
Bicyclinginfo.org Pedestrian and Bicycling Information Center - USA
Bikes Belong Sponsored by the US bicycling industry
Cambridgeshire County Council Theft Reduction Strategy
CTC The UK's national cyclists' organisation
Flickr Broken bicycles in the streets
London Cycling Campaign Guide to types of bikes
Pedals The Power Behind Nottingham's Cyclists. Reduction of Cycle Theft
Ride The City Route planner, advice and blog for cyclist in New York
Route You Outdoor routes for cyclists
TfL Cycle London Cycle London
Time Out London City Cyclists' Survival Guide

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