At The LA Times:
This movement, dubbed urban cycling by some, is in contrast to hard-core road cycling, with its spandex outfits, and rugged mountain biking, with its own gear and garb. Urban cycling has gained in popularity as a practical, more social alternative to more sport-centric bicycling."http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-smallbiz-bike-20100830,0,3206617.story?track=rss