How You Can Ride Better

These articles are courtesy of the

League of American Bicyclists
 

Follow the links below for a wealth of information for cyclist of all types and level of experience. If you are looking for courses to learn more, visit the Bike Education page and sign up for a League class!
 

Rules of the Road

Sharing the Road: Cyclists

Reasons to Ride on the Right

How Far Right?

Traffic Principles

Lane Positioning

Turns and Lanes

Lane Changing in Traffic

How to Avoid Getting Doored

How to Ride in Bike Lanes

Traffic Lights

Dealing with Road Rage

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Tips for Commuters

Bicycle Parking and Storage

Bike Security

Carrying Cargo

Clothing Materials

Commuter Gear Basics

Commuting and Public Health

Encourage Bike Commuting Employees

How to Commute by Bicycle

Overcoming Bike Commuting Excuses

Proper Lock-Up Tips for Bicycles

Rain Riding Gear

Rain Riding

Why Commute by Bike?

Why Support Bicycle Commuters?

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Beginning Cycling

ABC Quick Check

Bicycle Clothing Basics

Bike Comfort

Bike Education and Helmets

Bike Selection

Efficiency on the Bike

Helmet Fit

Sharing the Path

Shifting and Gears

Ten Commandments of Bicycling

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Advanced Cycling

Climbing Tips

Clipless Pedals

Going Downhill Fast

Group Riding

Lights at Night

Mileage Chart (PDF)

Nutrition

On-Bike Stretching and Exercises

Pacelines and Drafting

Surviving a Thunderstorm

Suspension for Road and Mountain

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Bicycle Maintenance

Brake Basics

Causes of Flats

Drivetrain and Chain Maintenance

Fix a Flat

Front Derailleur Adjustment

Packing Your Bike

Patching Tubes

General Mechanic Skills

Rear Derailleur Adjustment

Tire Pressure

Tools for the Road

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Miscellaneous

Mountain Biking Lingo

Road Biking Lingo

Anticipating Motorist Errors

Emergency: Instant Turn

Emergency: Quick Stop

Emergency: Rock Dodge

Crash Types

Reacting to Dogs

Lights for Night Mountain Biking

Touring

Tips for Tandems

Kids and Bikes

Buying Your Child a Bike

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