How to Bike (and Why)

Safety/Share the Road

• (More than) 50 Good Reasons to Bicycle
  Adapted from www.ibike.org
• Benefits of Bicycle Commuting
  Ride to work today!
• Economic Benefits of Bicycling
• The Marin Bicycle Map
  Available free when you join as a member of the Marin County Bicycle Coalition. Also available for sale at bike shops in Marin
• Riding directions
  - N-S Greenway S.F. to Petaluma
  - Hwy 1 to the Golden Gate Bridge
• Take your bike on the bus
  The quick and easy way to put your bike on a GGT bus
• Getting Started with Cycling
  Bicycling How Tos at MarinOnTheMove.org
• Let's Go for a Bike Ride!
  Bicycling articles and other resources from the Marin County Free Library
• Basic Cycling Essentials
  Our checklist for what to bring when you ride
• Bike Whenever
  Practical suggestions about commuting by bicycle anytime
• Cycling for Fun
  A public interest website focused on enjoying healthy and eco-friendly cycling
• How to Live Without a Car

• Bicycle Etiquette
  Conceived, compiled and edited by Joe Breeze, MCBC Advisory Board
• Stats on Bicycling
  Compiled by Advocacy Director Deb Hubsmith

• Kids' Bike Purchase Tips
• Kid and Cargo Bike Trailers Comparison
  Adventure Cycling, March, 2004

• Bikewise
  A website where you can report and track collisions, hazards, and thefts
• LAB Bike Safety Video
• Share the Road Informational Flyer
• California Vehicle Code
  Sections Related to Bicycles
• Bike Facilities in Marin (and California)
  A brief description of the types of facilities built here
• Bicycling Street Smarts
  By John Allen
  This compact tutorial, available as a 46-page booklet and in an online version, will increase your safety and confidence while bicycling on any road, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
• Bicycling With Children
  By Trudy Bell
  A great book on family cycling with kids of all ages
• Bay Area Regional Listing of Street Skills Classes
• Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
  From the CHP

Local Resource Lists

Other Resources

• Marin Bike Shops
• Bike Clubs and Organizations
  In Marin and beyond
• Road Repair Contacts
  Report maintenance and construction issues
• Road Watch
  Follow the progress of road repair projects
• Bicycle Friendly Attorneys
  In and around Marin County
• Bicycle Education
  Classes on riding and repair in Marin and the Bay Area

• Ask MCBC - If you can't find your answer here, please use this form to contact us.
• Rent a Bike Now - Enter your travel destination and this site will find a rental bike for you.
• Local Bike Trader - Local Bicycle Trader helps you find, buy, sell and trade used bicycles. For no fee, you can post as many bicycles as you have to trade or sell with up to five photos each on the site.
• California bike route maps - The California Bicycle Coalition provides links to dozens of free online maps covering bike routes and bike lane networks in nearly every part of the state.
• Plus 3 Network - This site lets you track your riding mileage while earning dollars for your favorite bicycle advocacy programs
• Clif 2-Mile Challenge - 40% of U.S. urban travel is two miles or less; 90% of those trips are by car. Use this mapping tool to show the two mile radius from your home (or business); then you can view a list of services (bike shops, groceries, parks, etc.) within that radius.
• 1 World 2 Wheels - Change the World. Pledge to go by bike. This site supplies tips to beginners or hesitant bikers interested in riding more.
• Map My Ride - Map your rides and find new ones.
• TrailLink - Rails to Trails Conservancy's trail finder. You can also submit your favorite trail.
• Bike Sharing White Paper
• Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Bicycling and Walking
  Proactive policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Marin County
• The ABC's of Bicycle Funding
  A Guidebook Prepared by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition
• Tips to Reduce Your Fuel Consumption
• Losing Weight May Prevent Cancer Deaths
  By Janet McConnaughey
  The Associated Press
  Thursday, April 24, 2003; 10:47 AM
• Bike cargo services
  Pedal Express (Berkeley)