In this Article

• What is the history of biking?
• What are the types of bicycles?
• Glossary of biking terms
• What size bike should I choose?
• How do I choose what bike to buy?
• Can I adjust my bike?
• How do I go about getting started bicycling?
• Where can I ride my bike?
• What do I wear to ride a bicycle?
• What about bike safety?
• How do I take care of my bike?
• What about indoor biking?
• How many calories do I burn when I bike?
• Where can I find more information about biking?
• Cycling (Biking or Bicycling) Index

Where can I find more information about biking?

Folding bikes:

http://www.dahon.com/

http://www.bikefriday.com/

http://www.trekbikes.com

http://www.birdybike.com/

http://www.bromptonbicycle.co.uk/ (may be difficult to locate a dealer near you)

Bike dealers:

http://www.cannondale.com

http://www.trekbikes.com

http://www.specialized.com/

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/

http://www.schwinn.com/

http://www.raleighusa.com/

Adult trikes:

http://www.sunbicycles.com/

Bike advocacy:

http://www.bicycling.com/

http://www.transalt.org/

http://www.bikeleague.org/

http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/op/ag.cfm

http://www.adv-cycling.org/

http://www.bikeleague.org/members/magazine.php

http://www.railtrails.org/

REFERENCES:

http://www.pedalinghistory.com/PHhistory.html

http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/insight/fact_sheets/index.cfm#how_many

http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/survey2002.htm

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Andersen, L.B., et al. All-cause mortality associated with physical activity during leisure time, work, sports, and cycling to work. Arch Intern Med. 2000 Jun 12;160(11):1621-8.

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Bicycle Retailer and Industry News. http://www.bikeleague.org/media/facts/#sold August 7, 2007

Matthews, C., et al. Influence of exercise, walking, cycling, and overall nonexercise physical activity on mortality in Chinese women. Am J Epidemiol. 2007 Jun 15;165(12):1343-50.

Mourier, A., et al. Mobilization of visceral adipose tissue related to the improvement in insulin sensitivity in response to physical training in NIDDM. Effects of branched-chain amino acid supplements. Diabetes Care. 1997 Mar;20(3):385-91

Robinson, D.L. No clear evidence from countries that have enforced the wearing of helmets. BMJ 2006;332:722-725 (25 March)