Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. Eventually you will experience a fall and even the smallest thump to the head can bring devastating circumstances. Finding the right helmet is important and may take time. Don’t ride your bicycle until you purchase a helmet.

Purchasing a helmet doesn’t mean you go to just any old store and grab one off the shelf. There are many points that you need to consider in finding the right one for you to give you the best protection.

The best places to shop for a bicycle helmet is bicycle shops or a sporting goods store. They can help you with finding the helmet best for you. If the salesperson helping you seems unknowledgable about what they are doing, ask to speak to someone else. If they all seem unknowledgable move on to another store.

A good helmet may be more expensive but it …

As spring comes, so comes the bikes out of the garage and the shed. As always it's good to have a review of the state laws and rules regarding bicycles. Remember your checklist for safety.

This review information is provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Bicyclists are required to obey the same traffic laws as vehicle drivers. Here is a list of things to remember before hitting the cycling trails.

Laws and Rules:

As a cyclist it is your duty to obey traffic signals, markings on pavement and any directions given by construction workers, police officers and detour markers.

Bicycles must be equipped with a headlight and rear reflector if you wish to ride in the dark. The headlight beam must reach 500 feet.

Always ride with the traffic flow. Never against traffic.

Know your hand signals and use them. Let drivers know what your are intending to …

BICYCLE SAFETY: Some things to know.

Avoiding injuries is important in order for you to have a fun time biking. Now that the weather is getting warmer, it is time to get outside and ride.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND…

Avoid wearing loose clothing, or coats. These can get caught in the bicycles chains or wheels. If you wear something that dangles down near the area of your feet, you should tape the clothing around your ankles, or secure them with rubber bands, or straps.

When riding at nighttime, make sure that you are wearing reflective clothes or armbands, leg bands, or a vest. Make sure to wear them where they will be seen, especially when riding alone.

Always obey the street signs and road rules.

Remember to wear appropriate sized helmet. They must be according to the law.

Use proper hand signals. If you do not know them, …

I purchased a bicycle trunk when I was a bicycle commuter. I bought it from a magazine on sale. I got an unexpected bonus- it was insulated. Over the years, I wore it out. Due to price increases, I could not afford to replace it. I did have a room full of crafting gear, odds and ends, bits and pieces I could use to make another.

I based my plan on the existing trunk. I kept features I loved and incorporated a few others.

You are free to follow this pattern, change it or add to it to suit your needs.

Use waterproof fabric, heavy canvas, denim or whatever you have on hand. My old one would keep a quart of ice cream frozen until I got it home from two miles away. My new one works better.

This article assumes you have sewing skills. If not, perhaps you know …

Is your daily bicycle ride turning into more than just a bit of exercise? Then you should check out these top ten high tech accessories for your bicycle. Whether you're planning on riding your bicycle in the Ride Across America or just becoming a bicycle enthusiast, these high tech accessories will help you better enjoy the sport of bicycling.

Cyclocomputers 
One of the most recognized high tech bicycle accessories, cyclocomputers, gives you the ability to keep track of your training and riding statistics. My local know-it-all, Ed Baltes, says that many riders need that extra something to keep them riding, and keeping statistics can provide just that motivation. Here are two high tech accessories to give you an idea of what's available.

1. Garmin Edge 705: Need the latest and greatest? Garmin's Edge 705 is the accessory for you. This cyclocomputer does practically everything you need. The basics are included,

According ton CNN's Money Magazine, Colorado Springs is ranked one of the best places in the country to live.(money.cnn.com) It is also ranked 18th for being one of the top bicycle friendly cities in the country ,www.visitcos.com.) It is a beautiful city to ride anything in. Proving that, is the presence of the numerous bicyclists and motorcyclists, that are seen on a daily basis in the Colorado Springs area. Both two wheel enthusiasts love Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.

The League of American Bicyclists, rates Colorado Springs as a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community. There are 14 miles of bicycle lanes, new resurfacing projects for road side areas and many other bike friendly projects. Colorado Springs encourages safety and proper recognition of the laws of the road. Of course, bicycles have the right of way in nearly all cases. They are required to follow basic road laws and signaling …

I just recently purchased the Safe-T-Seat toddler bicycle seat by iBert. Its website promises that it was designed by parents who were unsatisfied with traditional toddler cycling carriers and thus worked out the problems that plague its competitors. But would it live up to all the hype? Thankfully, I can emphatically say "yes." The iBert Safe-T-Seat toddler cycling carrier has impressed me and here is why.

First off, my wife and I have fallen out of any sort of exercise routine since the birth of our son. We always worked out together to keep each other motivated and now that we have a baby, someone is always watching him. So for a year now, we've been looking for some type of exercise we could do together with the baby. Now that he has turned one year old, we decided to give cycling a try. We looked at our options for …

Are you looking for the perfect road bicycle for your biking needs? Give the Orbea Arin Rival a try. Priced between twenty five hundred and five thousand, depending on the features you add to your road bike, you can have an Orbea Arin Rival designed to suit your specific needs.

The frame-set of the Orbea Arin is super lightweight. Made from aluminum, the Orbea Arin's light weight gives the rider a sense of flying. This bicycle is designed to be lighter than models of comparable brands. You can easily build an Orbea bike for less than, or slightly over sixteen pounds. This allows the bike to go faster as well as making transporting the bike from place to place much easier.

Each Orbea bicycle is exquisitely crafted and the frame is hand painted. The building of the Orbea bicycles takes place in Pyrenees, Spain. Cycling is not just a sport …

Bike riding can be a great way to exercise and spend time outside. While it is safest to ride on a designated bike trail, they are not always closely available. It is important to practice bicycle safety when riding a bike, especially in cities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 698 deaths and 43,000 injuries from bike accidents in 2007. The number of biking accidents can be reduced if safety measures are taken. The following are 10 safety tips for riding a bicycle in the city:

1.)Always wear a helmet. A helmet can be a source of great protection if you were to get into a bicycle accident. It protects your head and brain from serious injury. Wearing a helmet has become a safety standard for the US government. It is important to make sure your helmet fits properly, is worn the right way, and …

If you are in college, no doubt you get tired of walking from one class to another, or walking from your dorm room to class. Walking isn't bad. It's good. If you are in college, chances are you are over weight. Biking will help you while in college.

Let's look at how a normal day goes. If you live in a dorm or in an apartment complex near school, you might want to consider a bike. Have you taken a look at your school's parking lot lately? Unless you attend a private university, chances are your school's parking lot is full. Also, parking lots are the first thing to receive the dreaded "Under Construction" signs. At my school, UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio) they are always under construction. Recently, they closed the road to the "overflow" parking, This road led to a parking lot very near the limits …