Biking Tips for Beginner Cyclists:
How to Quickly Increase Your Riding Skills

To learn and exel quickly, consider joining a local cycling group. This will help you stay motivated and committed to cycling on a regular basis, and you'll find that you enjoy the sport much more. (You don't have to be an expert cyclist to be part of a biking club.)

Some tips for staying healthy and injury-free: While cycling, always bring water and stay hydrated. Wear a bike Helmet. Change your hand and body positions frequently to avoid stiffness. Keep your arms loose and elbows bent to better absorb shock. Don't pedal in high gear for long periods of time, as this will put strain on your knees. Ride the correct size bike and have it property fitted to your body - most bike shops will do this for you.

Get Started! Here are the Cycling Skills You Need to Know:

• Discover your perfect riding position for a comfortable ride, including 6 ways you can grip the handlebar and how to pedal to save energy and increase speed
• How to strengthen your uphill climbs & reduce downhill risks
• Tips for riding in different weather conditions and how to tune up your bike in 8 steps
• City cycling, road rules & survival skills, quick and safe cornering techniques
• How to improve your ride with weight training and cross training, what foods to eat & how they affect your performance, how to avoid common aches & pains
• Get Started >> Beginner Cycling Made Easier

Cycling Secrets from Pros: How to Ride 10%-30% Faster with "Smarter" Riding

Long Distance Cycling Tips 

With years of experience, Cyclists Edmund Burke & Ed Pavelka show you how to build the strength, skills and confidence to ride as far as you want. They cover everything you wan to know - from nutrition, gear, training schedules and more. Here's an idea:

• How to conquer 100 mile rides, 200 mile rides and longer with better bike handling skills
• The best gear to use and food that will get you through the ride
• How to improve your performance with the "mental edge"
• How to avoid common health and comfort problems
• Get Started >> How to do Long Distance Bike Rides

Cycling Gear: What Should You Get?

• How to Buy the Right Bike - There are lots of different bikes for different types of riding and a variety of abilities. Find out which one is best for you with this handy online guide. See also: Road Bikes on Sale
  
  
• How to Size Your Bike - It's important to ride the right size bike. When sizing the bike frame, focus on these points.

• Bike Components & Saddles Have questions? How to Buy a Bike Saddle
  
  
• Tires, Tubes & Wheels Have questions? Road Tire Basics
  
  
• Bike Tools, Pumps & Repair
  
  
• Helmets, Shoes & Eyewear Have questions? Types of Cycling Shoes & Pedals
  
  
• Vehicle Bike Racks Have questions? Basic Guide to Hitch Racks
  
  
• Weekly Specials on Bike Gear- Save up to 65% all sorts of cycling gear, over 100 different specials every week.

Bike Trails & Cycling Routes: Where Should You Go?

• Bicycle Tour Packages
  Review a wide selection of bicycle tours worldwide, including dates, location, cost, length of trip and trip highlights. If you like adventure and unique travel experiences, you'll like these vacation packages. Request Your Free Brochure!

• Great Bicycle Trails
  Cycling trails listed by state, including Canada. Helpful descriptions containing distance and location information, plus links for additional information. BikeTrails.com also includes information on a variety of bike trails, for beginner to advanced riders and everything in between.

• RentABikeNow.com
  Find bike rental shops nationwide, so you can turn a regular vacation into a biking vacation - and not have to haul your bike around.

Who to Go With: Other Cyclists

• Find People to Bike With
  Find people in your area who are interested in cycling, and make new friends who enjoy spending time pedaling as much as you do.
  
  
• USA Cycling Clubs
  If you want to find a cycling club in your area, this is the place to start. You can find many bike clubs, with contact and event information posted on the site. If you can't find what you're looking for, you can always try the Yahoo Directory for Cycling Clubs and Teams

More Cycling Tips

• Road Bike Buying Tips
  What is the right bike for you? First, you want to figure out how much money you want to spend and how often you think you will ride your bike.
  
  
• Bicycle Maintenance & Repair | Spring Bicycle Tune Up Checklist
  Keep your bike costs down and avoid problems on the road by learning basic maintenance and repair techniques you can do yourself. Learn from expert Todd Downs, who shows you how with over 450 photos and step-by-step instructions. Great for beginners too!
  
  
• Help for Beginner Cyclists
  How to ride with confidence and avoid common pitfalls
  
  
• How to Fix a Flat Tire
  You'll have to know how to do this at some point, so you might as check this out. Heck, I got a flat the first time I rode my new bike. Now how's that for fun?

Video: How to Change a Flat Bike Tire

• Training Techniques for Cyclists
  Get more power, speed, endurance & better biking skills
  
  
• Strength Training for Cyclists
  This online training guide - with your own personal online trainer - can help you get the results you want from the convenience of your own home. Strength training is a simple way to increase your riding speed and reduce potential injuries.
  
  
• Weight Training for Cycling
  Don't waste time with cookie-cutter training programs that aren't customized. Using this exclusive FitnessGenerator technology, you'll receive a fully customized training program based on your specific goals designed by your very own professional fitness trainer.

Cycling Organizations: Adventure Cycling Association | League of American Bicyclists