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Changing a Bike Tire

By: Helen Smeaton

Flat tires are an inevitable and often frustrating aspect of cycling but they are also easy to fix with the right tools, practice and a little patience. more...

Shipping a Bike

By: Helen Smeaton

Packing a bicycle for air travel sounds complicated but is easy if some simple step by step instructions are followed to ensure no damage occurs in transit more...

Virginia Bicycling Law and Safety Rules

By: Sara E. Lewis

Virginia laws apply to bicyclists and disregard could lead to fines and points against a driver's license. Safety rules are vital and apply to bicyclists everywhere. more...

Bicycle Safety Equipment

By: Bradley Allen Ritzenthaler

The three areas of bicycle safety are hydration, inflation, and personal protective equipment (HIP). Each requires a nominal investment in a few pieces of equipment. more...

Off-Road Cycling Holidays

By: Helen Smeaton

Mountain bike holidays can be tough or easy. Find the right bike tour by matching fitness and skills to the trip gradings and by training appropriately beforehand. more...

Cycling and Mass Transit

By: Bradley Allen Ritzenthaler

Cycling and mass transit can be used to save consumers money and help reduce gasoline consumption in the U.S. more...

How to Bike Commute Safely

By: Adam Williams

Bike commuting to work - and to any other destination - is becoming more necessary, especially in large, urban environments. Knowing the associated dangers is a must. more...

Benefits of Bike Commuting

By: Adam Williams

As living expenses shoot higher, especially for the oil that Americans in particular rely on for transportation, commuting by bike is worth serious consideration. more...

How to Ride a Bike in Pittsburgh

By: Robert Isenberg

For years, Pittsburgh has been dubbed the #1 Most Unfriendly City to Bicyclists. But for local bikers, the city is full of thrills. more...

Yoga Poses for Cyclists

By: Alicia King

Balance your biking routine with a few simple yoga poses to prevent injury, strain and long-term damage, as well as improve balance and flexibility. more...

Adventure Racing Basics

By: James W. Coates

An overview of Adventure Racing; a non-stop, multi-day, multi-discipline, team event that anyone with a drive to push their limits can easily pick up. more...

Choosing the Right Bike

By: Beverly Hill

Can't decide which bike to buy? Before heading to the local cycling shop, you might want to see what each one has to offer. Will it be the mountain bike or the road bike? more...

Action photo techniques

By: Jon Sparks

Two specific techniques, pre-focusing and panning, are ideal for getting great photos of bicycle action. They take a little practice but aren't too hard to master. more...

Photography for Cyclists: Carrying

By: Jon Sparks

Equipment and Technique Advice for bicyclists who take pictures: pros and cons of different ways to carry a camera when cycling. more...

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