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Where to Ride




GORP's Regional Biking Guide
Find great rides in your neck of the woods and around the globe.





Trail Finder
Search GORP's database of trails and share your favorites.

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Gear Up




Buying a Bike
Get a steed that suits your needs.


Buying a Helmet
Why and how to keep your head covered.




Gear Guide
What you need and how to use it.


Gear E*Quipper
Use GORP's interactive database to find everything from boots to backpacks.

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Mountain Biking 101




How to Get Started
Take it slow and invest in a decent bike.


Illustrated Primer
See it and do it!





Basic Technique
Braking, pedaling, and more to get you rolling.


Taking an Organized Tour
How to select an off-road vacation.

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Touring 101




Basic Training
Start with low mileage and easy terrain.


The Why and Who of Loaded Touring
Who can tour? Anyone! Why should you? Do you really need to ask?





Getting Ready
What it takes to survive and thrive.


Taking an Organized Tour
Find the right cycling trip and outfitter.

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Bike TLC






Locking a Bike
Essential anti-theft tips.
Fixing a Flat
Don't leave home without the tools and skills to change a tire.


Basic Maintenance
Do-it-yourself cleaning and adjustments.
Bike Fit 101
Fitting your new bike to your body.


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Buddy Up




Club Finder
Find a group of bikers in your neck of the woods.


Event Finder
Get the scoop on upcoming bike happenings.





Biking Forums
Post your questions and find riding buddies.

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Ride Safely






Use the Buddy System
Why and how to stay together on the trail.
Bells, Horns, and Whistles
Letting others know you're there.


City-Riding Etiquette
Sharing the road with cars safely and politely.
Bike Safety
Expert tips to prevent common accidents.


Road Rules
Who has the right-of-way—cars or bikes?
Old Enough to Ride?
Think your little one's ready for a real bike?

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Do Your Homework




Essential Reads
Biking how-to's, guidebooks, repair manuals, and more.


Expert Answers
Find expert advice in our archive of Q&A's.





Map It!
Know where you're going with Maptech's navigation software.


Links
More on biking around the Web.

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