~ Early Web Links ~

Bikelinks is a comprehensive motorcycle link directory organized into dozens of categories covering makes and models, classic bikes, racing, clubs, technical resources, apparel, customs, and more. Running since 1997, it serves as an A-to-Z gateway to the worldwide motorcycling web, with sections dedicated to vintage machines, offroad riding, scooters, sidecars, and regional sites from countries across the globe.

The Seattle Robotics Society has been bringing together robot builders and technology enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest since 1982, hosting monthly meetings, workshops, contests, and outreach events for all skill levels. Their site features event calendars, resources for local maker spaces and robotics clubs, a newsletter called The Encoder, and information about their annual Robothon competition.

The IKEA Webring is a community hub connecting websites for fans of the Swedish furniture giant, welcoming anyone who loves IKEA's furniture, food, plushies, or Swedish culture in general. It includes fun facts about the brand's origins and a simple update log tracking new members and fixes.

Love & Dedication is the official fanlisting for the hobby of creating and maintaining fanlistings, boasting 651 members from around the world who share a passion for this corner of internet culture. Run as part of The Wild Rose collective, it serves as a community gathering point for fanlisting owners and enthusiasts affiliated with The Fanlistings Network.

The San Francisco Bay Area Aquatic Plant Society (sfbaaps) is a regional club for planted aquarium enthusiasts spanning from Monterey to Sacramento, offering forums, plant swaps, open houses, and local resource guides. Members can participate in group buys, connect with fellow aquascapers, and browse a showcase of beautifully scaped tanks created by club members.

GemWorld, maintained by Jack Slevkoff, offers detailed step-by-step tumbling instructions for polishing rocks and gemstones, covering everything from coarse grinding grits to final polish with cerium oxide. A practical reference for lapidary hobbyists, the site walks through each stage of the tumbling process with specific ratios, grit recommendations, and tips for both rotary and vibratory tumblers.

Infiltration is the legendary online home of Ninjalicious, the pioneer of urban exploration, featuring his iconic zine documenting unauthorized visits to abandoned buildings, tunnels, drains, churches, and other off-limits spaces. The site preserves his collected writings, back issues of the print zine, and his book 'Access All Areas,' making it an essential archive for the urban exploration community.

The Classic Motorcycle Webring connects enthusiast sites dedicated to vintage, veteran, and classic motorcycles made before 1975, with membership criteria requiring substantial related content. The page also features a candid and detailed account from the ring manager about the frustrations of working with Webring.com, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at webring administration in the old-web era.

AquariumInfo.org is a comprehensive guide to freshwater fishkeeping, covering aquascaping techniques, planted tank setups, fish compatibility, shrimp care, and DIY projects. Visitors will find detailed guides on everything from cycling a new tank to creating stunning underwater landscapes inspired by mountains and jungles.

A fanlisting dedicated to waffles, the beloved breakfast food, with 640 members from around the world who have signed up to declare their love for the crispy grid-patterned treat. Part of the TheFanlistings.org network, it offers a simple way for waffle enthusiasts to unite and be counted among fellow fans.