Bike Paths & Trails

Bicycles offer an eco-friendly alternative to other forms of transportation, such as cars, buses and trains. They also provide a great mechanism for community building and development in cities and towns of all sizes. City bike plans include improvements such as adding more bike lanes throughout urban areas, promoting cycling in local communities, and building new bike facilities.

How to Calculate the Grade of a Hill for a Bicycle

The grade of a hill represents the steepness of the slope. The higher the grade, the steeper the hill. When planning bike rides, you want to know the steepness of the hills you will cross to make sure they are manageable. To find the grade of a hill, you must know the change in elevation and the distance over which that change in elevation takes place.

Exiting the Bike Path Safely : Bicycle Manners & Etiquette

Learn about exiting a bike path safely from a cycling expert in this free video on bike etiquette..

Intersection Manners on the Bike Path

Learn intersection manners from a cycling expert in this free video on bike etiquette.

Merging on the Bike Path : Bicycle Manners

Learn how to merge on the bike path from a cycling expert in this free video on bike etiquette.

Getting Passed on the Bike Path : Bicycle Etiquette

Learn manners for being passed from a cycling expert in this free video on bike etiquette.

Passing Other Cyclists on the Bike Path : Bicycle Etiquette

Learn about passing other cyclists on the path from a cycling expert in this free video on bike etiquette.

Following & Understanding the Signs on the Bicycle Path

Learn how to follow the signs along the bike path from a cycling expert in this free video on bike etiquette.