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  • Biking Gear to Get Started
    Gear shopping made easy! Here's what you need.  Are you short a bike? You can find some great deals right now on bikes (with photos and customer reviews!) here >> Bikes on Sale
  • Bike Maintenance Tips
    No - this is not full-on bike repair 101, just a few tips for keeping your bike in good shape, gear lasting longer and more fun on the trails

learn to road bikeComplete Guide to Cycling Skills4.5 star rating
Discover the secrets to faster, easier riding
while preventing pain, injury and well... looking like a fool

You'll Love It! (try it risk-free for 30 days)

Tips for all types of riding - including fitness, racing - even commuting. If you want to be able to tackle hills, not tire out as quickly, or simply keep up with your friends, you'll find that this information really helps your ride.

What you'll find out >>

  • Your perfect riding position for a comfortable ride, 6 ways you can grip the handlebar & how to pedal to save energy and increase speed. Plus - How to tune up your bike in 8 steps.
  • Quick and safe cornering techniques & how to strengthen your uphill climbs & reduce downhill risks
  • Tips for riding in different weather conditions plus city cycling, road rules & survival skills
  • 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
  • Click here >> Skills for Easier Cycling


long distance road bikingLong Distance Cycling Tips 5 star rating
(try it risk-free for 30 days)

With years of experience, cyclists Edmund Burke & Ed Pavelka show you howo to build the strength, skills and confidence to ride as far as you want. Includes everything from nutrition, gear, training schedules and more.

What you'll find out >>

  • How to conquer 100 mile rides, 200 mile rides and longer
  • Better bike handling skills & the best gear to use
  • 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
  • Click here >> What You Need to Know About Long Distance Bike Rides


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Cycling Clubs

  • cycling routesSearch Bicycle Clubs
    Find clubs across the USA with this easy search tool. from USA Cycling. Find Club names with complete contact information, including phone numbers and websites.
  • Bicycle Teams & Clubs
    List of bicycle teams and clubs (for both road and mountain biking), plus rides and touring information and racing events.
  • Bike Club List
    Another list of biking clubs for cyclists of all levels, with insightful club descriptions and comments.
  • Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club
    Washington-based mountain biking club, even offers mountain biking lessons for beginners.


Cycling Routes & Trips

  • 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.

  • 35,000 Trail Maps
    Whether you want cycling trails, hiking trails, mountain biking trails or running trails, you'll find them here. Includes National Park and State Park trails too.

  • bike tours 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. Get a Free Brochure! 


Cycling Training, Maintenance & Repair Guides

  • 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.

  • Here is a quick list of the equipment you need to get started cycling, with helpful explanations and recommendations from bike specialists.

  • What's the point of biking if you don't enjoy it? Being comfortable on your rides will help you avoid extra strain, unnecessary chaffing and an aching back.
  • 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. Boost Your Workouts: Try Healthy Energy Drink Free!
  • How to Fix a Flat Tire
    You'll have to know how to do this at some point, so you might as well bookmark this page. Heck, I got a flat the first time I rode my new bike. Now how's that for fun?
  • 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