Table of Contents: 
Introduction
Potential Bicycle City Spain Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Spain
Animal & Wildlife Groups Spain
Business Organizations & Resources Spain
Education Organizations & Resources Spain
Environmental Groups Spain
International Groups
Spain National Government
Other Useful Links
In Conclusion
A scenic backdrop for a potential Bicycle City", Spain location, is easy to find with five mountain ranges and more than 1," 800 river sand streams listed by Atlapedia.com http://www.atlapedia.com/online/countries/spain.htm. Considering that the country has both a Mediterranean and temperate climate", there is potential for outdoor activities year-round, according to Atlapedia.com.
With 14 national parks throughout the country and its islets, activities such as nature trails, horseback riding," hiking and boating cited by the Spain Tourism Site http://www.spain.info/TourSpain/Destinos/mapas/sus+Parques+Nacionales?Language=en offer plenty of outdoor recreation for potential Bicycle City", ES visitors or residents, Spain has also shown an interest in environmental conservation, like the recent water infrastructure project for many of the rivers," notes Panda.org http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/where_we_work/europe/where/spain/projects/index.cfm.
Spain’s organic market is stronger than its ‘mainstream’ production"," according to Organic Europe.com http://www.organic-europe.net/country_reports/spain/default.asp. The climate", soil, and existing ecosystems as well as a conscious use of minimal agro-chemicals are just a few of the reasons that organics flourish here. Along with these eco-friendly farming trends, a prospective Bicycle City, Spain would also benefit from the aggressive stand that the country has taken in regards to alternative energy sources. Spain is second in the world for alternative energy use, and has active solar and wind farms throughout the countryside," according to the International Herald Tribune http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/07/23/business/wind.php.
Bicycle City", Spain would be well-suited to location within 50-100 miles from the following Spanish cities:
Madrid, Spain
Population: 3,228,359
Average Annual Rainfall: 11.73 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 50°F; Feb 54°F; Mar 61°F; Apr 64°F; May 72°F; Jun 84°F; Jul 90°F; Aug 89°F; Sep 81°F; Oct 68°F; Nov 57°F; Dec 51°F.
Water: Cofio River, Alberche River
Adjacent Public Land: Casa de Campo, Fuente de Berro Park, Parque del Oeste, Monte de El Pardo
Zip Codes: 28459,28411,28755,28042,28210,28791,28260,28320, 28864
Other Highlights: Numerous historical buildings and landmarks dating back as far as the ninth century; Museo del Prado; Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza; Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
Barcelona, Spain
Population: 1,673,075
Average Annual Rainfall: 15.99 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 56°F; Feb 58°F; Mar 61°F; Apr 64°F; May 69°F; Jun 76°F; Jul 82°F; Aug 83°F; Sep 78°F; Oct 71°F; Nov 63°F; Dec 58°F.
Water: Llobregat River, Besòs River, Mediterranean Sea
Adjacent Public Land: Montjuïc Park, Collserolla Park, Parc de les Aus
Zip Codes: 08592,8630,8289,8612,8591,8328,8732,8589,8739, 08699
Other Highlights: Las Ramblas, a bustling street for pedestrians only; Tibidabo Mountain; Columbus Monument
Valladolid, Spain
Population: 419,943
Average Annual Rainfall: 12.33 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 47°F; Feb 52°F; Mar 59°F; Apr 62°F; May 69°F; Jun 80°F; Jul 87°F; Aug 86°F; Sep 78°F; Oct 66°F; Nov 54°F; Dec 48°F.
Water: Duoro River
Adjacent Public Land: Campo Grande
Zip Codes: 47129,47418,47814,47281,47510,47160,47313,47162, 47861
Other Highlights: Casa de Cervantes; National Museum of Sculpture
Bilbao, Spain
Population: 354,145
Average Annual Rainfall: 27.71 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 56°F; Feb 57°F; Mar 62°F; Apr 63°F; May 69°F; Jun 73°F; Jul 77°F; Aug 78°F; Sep 76°F; Oct 70°F; Nov 61°F; Dec 57°F.
Water: Nervión River, Bay of Biscay
Adjacent Public Land: Parque de Europa, Jardines de Albia
Zip Codes: 48013,48007,48001,48015,48006,48002,48012,48015, 48004
Other Highlights: Guggenheim Museum, Fine Arts Museum, Maritime Museum
La Coruña, Spain
Population: 243,349
Average Annual Rainfall: 28.73 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 56°F; Feb 57°F; Mar 60°F; Apr 61°F; May 64°F; Jun 69°F; Jul 71°F; Aug 73°F; Sep 71°F; Oct 66°F; Nov 60°F; Dec 57°F.
Water: Atlantic Ocean
Adjacent Public Land: Dunes of Corrubedo National Park, Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park
Zip Codes: 15000-15011
Other Highlights: Torre de Hercules," the world’s oldest functioning lighthouse; Aquarium Finisterrae
Bicycle City Potential Location Sources:
Things to Do in Madrid http://www.gomadrid.com/activity/
Parks and Gardens in Valladolid http://www.spain.info/TourSpain/Arte%20y%20Cultura/Parques%20y%20jardines/H/UH/0/Campo%20Grande.htm?Language=en
SideStep Guide to Attractions in Valladolid http://www.sidestep.com/travel-sightseeing-g1498698-valladolid_attractions_spain
Bilbao Holidays http://www.travel-library.com/holidays/europe/spain/bilbao/
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org
MSN Weather http://weather.msn.com
TripAdvisor.com http://www.tripadvisor.com
Euro Express Postal Code Search http://www.guipuzcoana.com/euroexpress/cgi-bin/cp/seleccionar.cfm?idioma=2
Your Bicycle City Spain Trail to More Information
Atersa Electricidad Solar http://www.atersa.com
Energia Solar Sistemas http://www.energiass.com
Gamesa Energia http://www.gamesa.es
Plataforma Solar de Almeria http://www.psa.es
Renewable Energy National Centre of Spain http://www.managenergy.net/
Asociación Defensa Derechos Animal http://www.addaong.org/
Bright Eyes Society http://www.brighteyes.dk/dataentry/default.asp
Ecologistas en Accion http://www.terra.es/personal/pacocj/
Igualdad Animal (Animal Rights in Spain and Latin America) http://www.igualdadanimal.org/
Sociedad Española para la Proteccion do los Equinos http://www.sepeonline.net/_content/News.php
WWF Adena http://www.wwf.es/
Asociación Española de Tesoreros de Empresa http://www.asset.es/comun/default.asp
Catalonia Office of Foreign Investment http://www.cidem.com/catalonia/en/index.jsp
Confederación de Empresarios de Andalucía http://www.cea.es/portalcea/default.aspx
Spanish Professional Associations Network http://www.recol.es/
Home Espana http://www.homeespana.co.uk/moving/education.asp
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid; Universidad Complutense de Madrid; Universidad de Coruna; Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona
University of the Basque Country. Click here for a complete list of colleges/universities. http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/cdemello/es.html
Amigos de la Tierra – Earth Friends Spain http://www.tierra.org/spip/
Greenpeace Spain http://www.greenpeace.org/espana/
Alliance Française en Esppaña http://www.alliancefrancaise.es/
American Club of Valencia http://www.music-kids.com/acv/acvindex.htm
American Women’s Club of Madrid http://www.awcmadrid.com/
Barcelona Women’s Network http://www.bcnwomensnetwork.com/
International Newcomers Club of Madrid http://www.incmadrid.com/
New Friends Club Barcelona http://www.newfriendsclub.com/spanish/home.php
Toastmasters International Club in Spain http://www.geocities.com/tmc1788/
Ministry of Agriculture", Fisheries," & Food http://www.mapa.es/portada_en.htm
Ministry of Environment
http://www.mma.es/portal/secciones/;jsessionid=4A990575972E1435E6B4F408B912E838
Ministry of the Interior
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://www.mir.es/&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=3&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DMinistry%2Bof%2BInterior%2BSpain%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG
Ministry of Economy
http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&u=http://www.mineco.es/portal/&prev=/search%3Fq%3DMinistry%2Bof%2BJustice%2BSpain%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG
Ministry of Health and Human Affairs
http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&u=http://www.msc.es/&prev=/search%3Fq%3DMinistry%2Bof%2BJustice%2BSpain%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG
American Embassy in Spain http://www.embusa.es/
Spain is on the forefront of both the organic market as well as the use of alternative energy sources. Conservation is prevalent in new legislation and preservation of both flora and fauna are priorities as well. Development of Bicycle City", Spain, has strong potential in this eco-conscious environment.
