1. Health Benefits of Cycling
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

... sport due to time pressures. Most of us know how to cycle and once you have learned you don’t forget. All you need is a bike, a half an hour here or there when it suits, and a bit of confidence. Cycling ...

2. Choosing the Right Bike Seat
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

... with some very nice and unobtrusive cushioning that will be positioned right where you need it: under your right and left buttocks' contact points. There is absolutely no good reason to have cushioning ...

3. Biking with the Family
(Articles/Cycling Tips)

Recreational biking can be a fun, affordable family activity that is appropriate for every family. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on fancy family activities; a simple bike ride to the park ...

4. Where to Bike
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

... sure they know the rules and hand signals they will need to safely bike on the road. Another option for cyclists who want a flat, smooth paved surface to ride on when riding hard for fitness or training ...

5. Cycling Shoes
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

Shoes are one of those things that everyone says you don’t need to ride a bike, but once you’ve tried them you won’t want to ride without them. Cycling shoes are designed to work the high tech pedals that ...

6. Common Biking Injuries
(Articles/Safety)

... or overuse can cause muscle strain and sprains.  Bikers commonly have sprains and strains of the ankle, knee, hip, shoulder or wrist.  Sprains and strains can be very serious and can even need ...

7. The Best Bikes for Adults
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

... need to pick a bike that can accommodate their leg length but also their shorter arm length. There are lots of small size adjustments that a pro bike shop sales associate is trained to look for that can ...

8. Best Cycling Clothes for Adults
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

... that might make you uncomfortable or cause injury. Wear your helmet! Some adults think that kids are the only ones who need to wear helmets when cycling but that is not true. Everyone should wear a ...

9. Fitness Benefits of Biking
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

... in your health in a very short period of time.  You don’t need to start out buying a fancy bike or any fancy equipment, just buy an all purpose bike and get outside and start riding.  ...

10. A Safer Ride
(Articles/Safety)

... tree at night (front and rear lights). Remember that in many cases you'll need to take the lane, in which case you're counting on motorists to see you.  ...

11. Your Helmet - Your Friend
(Articles/Safety)

... level, exposing your bare forehead? Then you need to tighten the strap in front of your ear, and perhaps loosen the rear strap behind your ear. Again, the two straps should meet just below your ear. Now ...

12. Bicycling Captured My Soul
(Columns/Caryn's Corner)

... loss and better functioning heart and lungs would take more than a weight training routine—I needed regular aerobic activity. I asked what he recommended. When he said bicycling, I snapped, “What is this, ...

13. Introduction
(Uncategorised Content)

... in different situations than they previously did - such as commuting  to work or a short trip to the local grocery store. The adult bicyclist not only needs to assess  his or her skill level, ...

14. Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
(Web Links / Bicycling Sites)

A great resource for everything you need to know about bicycle helmets. Including a consumer’s guide to buying a helmet, state laws pertaining to helmets, and a step by step method to assure that you are ...

15. League of American Bicyclists
(Web Links / Bicycling Sites)

Where you can get a host of information ranging from bicycle maintenance, to rules of the road, to tips for commuters, to whatever you need to know about bicycling. Where the latest information on bicycle ...