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. The Mighty Katy
(Columns/Ned'sWorld)

... street. The Katy Trail is unique among the nation's great rail-to-trails in its scope and diversity.  It serves to remind and reassure all who journey along it that despite continuous impediments ...

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

... hit the road to make sure that everyone enjoys the experience and that no one get hurt or upset. Pick a destination. You can always take some detours along the way if you want but before you  ...

4. Where to Bike
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

... going to be biking on the road make sure that you get a copy of the rules of the road for cyclists put out by your local department of motor vehicles. Go over these rules with your kids to make ...

5. Mountain Biking Safety Tips
(Articles/Safety)

... when riding your mountain bike. Gear Always make sure that you wear a helmet and other necessary safety gear for the conditions that you plan to ride in. Never ride beyond your control There is never ...

6. Cycling Shoes
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

... road biking shoes remember that the lighter the shoe and the more rigid it is the higher quality it is. You will not be able to walk in road cycling shoes so make sure that you have a pair of sneakers ...

7. Preventing Biking Injuries
(Articles/Safety)

... trails make sure you ride on marked trails and don’t go off on your own. When you are riding on a bike path watch out for other bikers and signal if you are going around them so they know what you are ...

8. Tips for Choosing A Bike
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

...  Size matters.   It can’t be stressed enough that the proper size is crucial to getting the right bike.  If you are just buying a bike for basic fitness and pleasure riding getting an extremely ...

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

... quality cycling socks that will help wick moisture away from your feet and help your feet and legs breathe and not get overheated while keeping your feet warm and dry. Be sure to check the sales bin of ...

10. Recreational Bicycling
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

... get out of the office and get back to nature on weekends. Recreational biking is sometimes referred to as “bike sightseeing” because the pace of the bike ride is usually pretty leisurely and the focus ...

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

... impact activities like biking can also reduce cholesterol and can help lower blood pressure, which is a major health concern for millions of people.  Bike riding can also reduce stress, and it’s been ...

12. How To Survive Road Hazards
(Articles/Safety)

... Replace tires before they become so thin that they’re virtually defenseless against pointy things. Check inflation pressure every couple of days. Tubes are slightly porous and may lose several pounds ...

13. A Safer Ride
(Articles/Safety)

... It's usually better to take the streets with fewer and slower cars. Sure, cyclists have a right to the road, but that's a small consolation when you're dead. Consider how far you can take this strategy: ...

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

... sure the front is in front! You want to adjust it to the "Eye-Ear-Mouth" test developed by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine: When you look upward the front rim should be barely visible to your eye The Y ...

15. Adventure Cycling Association
(Web Links / Bicycling Sites)

Adventure Cycling Association is a nonprofit cycling group whose mission is to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle. Their 43,500 members help to ensure that bicyclists from around the world ...

16. 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 ...

17. National Center for Bicycling and Walking
(Web Links / Bicycling Sites)

... are planned, designed, and managed to ensure that people of all ages and abilities can walk and bike easily, safely, and regularly.  ...