Get your health in gear and avoid high gas prices with biking, the tried-and-true transportation.
1. Bike-buying basic: What kind of bike do I need?
2. Bike-buying basic: How should the bike fit?
3. Bike-buying basic: What kind of bike seat should I get?
4. Bike-buying basic: Do I really need a helmet?
While each province has independent laws regarding helmets, Kamphof is a believer that no one in this country should be without one. "In Holland, no one wears a helmet, but they also have bike lanes everywhere. In North America, if you're not wearing a helmet you're crazy!"
He suggests looking for a snug, comfortable fit with no pressure points and suggests that the average rider can make do with an average helmet. If cycling is a more serious sport for you, he recommends splurging on your headgear. "The harder you ride, the more you need to stay cool," he advises. A high-quality helmet offers better ventilation, so heat escapes and your head stays cooler.
clipped from: healthandfitness.sympatico.msn.ca 