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

When you ride a bike you want to be safe. Bicycle riders are a part of the traffic stream since more people ride bikes as a form of transportation. Here are seven ways to stay safe when you set out on ...

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

... the largest muscle groups the legs, raising heart rate to benefit stamina and fitness. Cycling eats up calories Cycling is a good way to lose those unwanted pounds. Steady cycling burns approximately ...

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)

... 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. Trail Buddies
(Columns/Ned'sWorld)

... to be something called a Dobsonfly, a moth-hunting predator that normally dwells near eastern rivers.  Believe me, benign as they are to humans, you DON'T want to find one of these in your tent. If ...

7. Preventing Biking Injuries
(Articles/Safety)

... helmets, or don’t wear quality helmets.  You don’t want to end up with a concussion or worse if you fly over the handlebars of your bike so always wear a helmet when you are cycling. Always. It ...

8. Common Biking Injuries
(Articles/Safety)

No one wants to think about getting hurt when biking, but it does happen.  These are the most common biking injuries that affect most bikers. Blisters People don’t usually think that blisters are ...

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

... what frame material you want. The frame material you pick will also have an impact on the price of the bike. There are several different frame materials that are common for adult bikes: Steel bike frames ...

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

... Once you have decided what style and brand name of bike you want shop around to find the best price on that bike. Test drive the bike. Just riding the bike around the store or around the block won’t ...

11. Recreational Bicycling
(Articles/Bicycling Basics)

... on the Internet can be a great way to connect with other recreational cyclists, get advice on equipment and supplies, and get inspiration about where you want to go. Recreational cycling is a great family ...

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

... burn up to 500 calories in 40 minutes.  Many gyms offer spinning classes free for members. Spinning is not appropriate for beginning bikers because it can be very intense but people who want to increase ...

13. A Safer Ride
(Articles/Safety)

... you certainly want them to see you, and you should help them with that. That's why you'll wave to motorists whom you think might be about to pull out in front of you, and why you'll be lit up like a Christmas ...

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. International Mountain Bicycling Assn.
(Web Links / Bicycling Sites)

IMBA - the International Mountain Bicycling Association - is a global network of riders, clubs, and businesses who share a passion for mountain biking and want access to more and better riding areas. Great ...