Tips for Cycling

Mad Duck and the League of American Bicyclists have pulled together these handy little guides to help make your cycling experience safe and happy. (just click on each item)  If you additional information you would like to see in this area, please email terry@madducksports.com. 

Beginning Cycling

1. ABC quick check
2. Bicycle clothing basics
3. Efficiency on the bike
4. Helmet fit
5. Sharing the path
6. Gears and shifting

Advanced Cycling Tips

1. Climbing and descending
2. Group riding
3. Lights at night
4. On-bike stretching and exercises
5. Pace-lines and drafting

Miscellaneous Cycling

1. Anticipating motorist errors
2. Reacting to dogs
3. Tips for tandems
4. Touring

Bicycle Maintenance

1. Fix a flat
2. Packing your bike
3. Tools for the road

Rules Of The Road

1. How to avoid getting doored
2. How to ride in bike lanes
3. Lane changing and turns
4. Lane positioning
5. League of American Bicyclist Rules of the Road
6. Traffic Principles

Tips for Commuters

1. Bike security
2. Carrying cargo
3. Commuter gear basics
4. Overcoming commuter excuses
5. Rain riding
6. Why commute by bike