Cycling, Bicycling, Bikes and Biking.

Bicycling is a great way to get outside as well as get somewhere.

Road touring or mountain biking, it doesn't matter... you’re outdoors, keeping fit and having a great time! And, if you're riding the bike to get somewhere, you're not only saving gas, you're protecting the environment and keeping our world Green. Go Alternative Transportation methods! We're ready future... what will be next?

From lazy, scenic rides or fast-paced touring on back country roads, to harrowing, death-defying feats on mountain biking trails, to equally thrilling – and death-defying – cycling on city streets, bicycling is a multi-faceted activity:

• You'll Have Fun (and Find Excitement, if that's what you're looking for)
• You'll Get Exercise (and give your body a challenge, physically)
• You'll Get To See Sights and Explore the Great Outdoors

Here you can find (and/or share) the information you'll need to expand your cycling horizons (or, if you're already an expert, kindly do the same for others).

Bicycles and bike gear come in many brands, shapes, sizes, designs and price ranges. For the novice and parent, finding the right cycling equipment can be a daunting experience. That's why we've put together an article on picking out a bike for your child who has never had one before, because we take it you've never bought one for him or her before either! We also have other cycling sections.

Cycling technique, navigation, cross-training, safety and equipment are all discussed and considered by our experts and members alike. Mountian Biking on backwoods trails can be fantastic for one skill level, yet, boring for another (who might be into trick biking, jumps, and grinds), and deadly yet for another. Finding the right paths to fit your skill level and having the right bikes for the terrain has depended on word of mouth - until now. Search our cycling destinations and share your own.

Bike Related Sections of GettingOutside.com:

Bike Safety

Buying a Bike

Why I Ride

Mountain Biking

Unicycling (just for fun!)

We hope you enjoy all we have to offer about the diverse and interesting world of bikes! Please tell us what you liked or disliked, share anything you learned or wish you had learned and if there is something you think we should be covering next.

Or you're welcome to go back to GettingOutside.com's Activities Section to learn about even more Outdoor Activities!