1. 7 Ways to Practice Safety while Bike Riding
(Articles/Safety)

... rubber of the wheel? Are the gears moving easily? Is any part of the frame rusty or bent? Any problem with your bike can make you a danger on the road to yourself and others. 2. Attach reflectors to your ...

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

... and better cushioned. Stop right there. Bigger seats are the wrong way to go, for anyone. Bigger seats increase friction and contact. All they will do is to broaden the area of your discomfort. Go for ...

3. The Mighty Katy
(Columns/Ned'sWorld)

Stretching across the state of Missouri for nearly 250 miles, The Katy Trail State Park is one of the nation's longest, most inviting and scenic trails in the midwest.  Like other converted railroad ...

4. 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  ...

5. Where to Bike
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

There are many different places you can ride your bike.  In fact, "where to ride" is only limited by your desires and the local rules of the road. Obviously, most cyclists bike on the road. If you’re ...

6. Break the Belief Barrier
(Columns/Caryn's Corner)

... of three types of races: road race, street sprint and criterium. I have participated in road races and criteriums in the past and checked those boxes...but a street sprint? I?m not good at sprinting, but ...

7. Cycling Shoes
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

... are four main kinds of cycling shoes that are made specifically for different types of biking including racing, touring, off-road biking, and spinning. Road cycling shoes are the most common and are ...

8. Preventing Biking Injuries
(Articles/Safety)

... socks that won’t make your feet overheat and will draw the sweat off your feet to keep them cool. Be Aware of Your Surroundings. If you are riding on the road watch out for traffic. Drivers can’t always see ...

9. Common Biking Injuries
(Articles/Safety)

... and get medical attention when you get a strain or sprain. Abrasions and “Road Rash” At some point you will fall off your bike or the bike will fall over and you will fall with it.  If you are a ...

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

... extra socks in your first aid kit or in the pouch with your keys and water. You never know when you might need a new pair of dry socks when you’re out on the road or on the trail.  ...

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

Cycling is a unique sport because it's arena is the open road - the same place frequented by traffic, potholes, snarling dogs and absentminded pedestrians.  But sometimes we’re our own worst enemy.  Inattention ...

12. A Safer Ride
(Articles/Safety)

These are several tips from experienced cyclists that will make your time on the road much safer. Consider the following: Avoid busy streets Light up  Take the whole lane when appropriate Ride as ...

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

... his new road bike and spent quite a bit of time riding it. And I liked what riding the bicycle had done to the scenery on top of the bicycle. However, I was given a bicycle for Christmas instead of a pony ...

14. Introduction
(Uncategorised Content)

... but also needs to brush up on current laws and the rules of the road. This web site is dedicated to doing just that, by promoting the  DVD, “Geared Up!  The Essentials of Adult Bicycling”,  ...

15. Geared Up! DVD
(Uncategorised Content)

... gloves)… common cause of crashes… the importance of holding bicyclists and motorists accountable… traffic laws that apply to the bicyclist… the rules of the road (riding to the right, signaling, ...

16. TwoSpoke.com
(Web Links / Bicycling Sites)

TwoSpoke.com offers a Community Bicycle Forum and Reviews for all types of Bikes, Road, Mountain, BMX, Recumbent and more...  ...

17. 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 ...