Whether you’re bike commuting, road cycling or mountain biking, get useful tips for choosing gear, locking your bike and lots more.
Cycling tips
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How to plan a bikepacking trip
There’s a lot to consider when planning a bikepacking trip—gear, routes, food, packing, and more. Here's how to start.
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Choosing the right tires for your bike
Learn how to pick bike tires that’ll fit (and make your ride even more fun).
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How to choose cycling shoes
Ready to upgrade or are you going to clipless? Find out what to look for.
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How to choose an indoor bike trainer
Smart vs. classic? Direct drive or wheel-on? Fluid or magnetic?
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How to choose a bike helmet
How to choose a bike helmet for road, mountain or city riding, and adjust the fit for safety and comfort when you ride.
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How to choose bike bags and panniers
Learn about your options for carrying stuff as you cycle.
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How to choose bike pedals
Need new pedals or switching to clipless? Here’s what to look for.
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How to buy a bike
Buying your first bike? Start here before you roll out.
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Understanding bike frame geometry
Frame geometry has the greatest influence on how comfortable, responsive and stable a bike is.
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Fitting your bike
Adjust your seat, handlebars and stem to make your ride more comfortable and more efficient.
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Get ready for winter riding
Tips for outfitting your bike, dressing for cold-weather riding, and owning Canadian bike lanes through winter.
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How to clean and lube a bike chain
A few simple steps to a smooth ride and a clean bicycle chain.
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How to choose bike lights
Today's bike lights are lightweight, cheap and often rechargeable – so many good reasons to make your bike a blinky beacon of safety.
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How to choose a mountain bike
Your first mountain bike is a big deal – here’s how to find your match.
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Mountain bike wheel sizes: 27.5in. vs. 29in.
Find out which wheel size suits your style better.
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Mountain bike tires: tubes vs. tubeless
Want to know what this tubeless craze all about?
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How to fix a flat bike tire
Flats happen. Learn how to make the repair and get rolling again.
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How to wash your bike
So you can go get it dirty all over again.
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Locking your bike
Bikes are fantastic machines. Protect yours with a decent lock setup.
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Travelling with your bike
How to pack your bike for travel without losing your mind or destroying your bike.
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What to wear mountain biking
Get ready to ride, from top to bottom.
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Mountain biking: pre-ride bike checks
5 quick things to check before you head out on the trail.
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Mountain biking gear checklist
Pack along these trail essentials for your ride.
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Bikepacking checklist
Resist the urge to overpack, but don’t skimp on essentials.
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Biking with kids
Tips and tricks to help make your family’s two-wheeled adventure a success.
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Road bikes: disc or rim brakes?
What's the difference between rim and disc brakes? What are their advantages and disadvantages?
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