◊◊ Best of the Best

Few sports can be enjoyed throughout all phases of our lives, but cycling is one of them! From our first 'trikes' to our first padded seat, most of us enjoy the freedom and open air cycling provides, not to mention the significant health benefits. The following resources will help riders find updated information on the enduring past time of cycling.

New! Complete Bike Book, by Chris Sidwells
"Individual chapters discuss such matters as proper cycling attire, how to teach a child to ride, how to tailor your diet to maximize its effectiveness, and how to maintain and repair your bike. But the book's showpiece is its bike gallery, a series of detailed photographs describing each and every conceivable variation on the two-wheeler theme. The whole is copiously illustrated, but this section, which runs to nearly 40 pages, is simply beautiful. The book is perfect for newbies, for someone who cycles to work, and for the off-roader, the racer, and the person who sees cycling as a healthy workout.(Review: Booklist 2005)

Looking to purchase a new bike? Get reviews and ratings from the July 2004 Consumer Reports Article:
"Bicycles: More Bike for the Buck"
(note: remote users must authenticate prior to accessing this article;
from the GCPL home page, select SearchAllResources > GALILEO > EBSCOHost )

Visit one of the many bicycle shops in metro-Atlanta.
Many local bicycle shops in Gwinnett have online catalogs available on their websites.
Used bicycles are frequently listed in newspaper classified ads and advertised online.

"Where to Ride:

Gwinnett County Parks

Georgia Trails and Greenways

Tours and Associations:

Updated

Adventure Cycling Association - "Our mission is to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle. We help cyclists explore the landscapes and history of America for fitness,fun,and self-discovery." Founded in 1973 as Bikecentennial, Adventure Cycling Association is America's premier nonprofit organization dedicated to bicycle travel, with 41,100 members nationwide. Adventure Cycling is America's bicycle travel inspiration and resource, offering many programs for cyclists, including a national network of bicycle touring routes and organized trips

Gwinnett Touring Club - " The Gwinnett Touring Club (GTC) was formed circa 1982 and is now in its 22nd year. The GTC has over 200 members, several of those with State and National championship titles. Most of the riders simply enjoy the quiet roads in the Gwinnett-Walton-Barrow-Jackson County area." includes ride calendar and
extensive list of cycling sites

Bicycle Georgia - on the web since 1995; "Dedicated to Making Georgia the Most Bicycle-Friendly State in the Nation"

Bicycle Clubs - directory information for clubs riding in areas all around Georgia, from the Coast through the Piedmont and the North Georgia Mountains.

BRAG - The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia

GEORGIA BIKES! -- "a statewide organization working to improve bicycling
conditions and promote bicycling throughout the state."

Tour de Georgia - "Dodge Tour de Georgia® is an annual, world-class, professional cycling stage race combined with a series of city festivals across Georgia. Proceeds from the event benefit the Georgia Cancer Coalition, a statewide network of people and organizations working together to fight cancer."

SORBA - Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association - "volunteer organization that promotes land access, develops new trails, and maintains existing trails for mountain bikers."

PATH - "Building Metro-Atlanta's Greenway Trail System." Includes the Stone Mountain Trail,
an 18-mile trail from Georgia Tech to Stone Mountain Park. Over twelve miles of this trail are completed with additional greenway segments of this popular trail underway.

Rails to Trails - "The purpose of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is to enrich America's communities and countryside by creating a nationwide network of public trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors." Search for trails closest to your zip code on RTC's TrailLink.

Southern Bicycle League: Atlanta's Southern Bicycle League provides a range of activities and benefits that help cyclists of all levels to learn and get more enjoyment out of the sport.


	Bicycle Safety
	Where and How to Buy a Bike
	Where to Ride - in Gwinnett & Georgia
	Repair Manuals and Training Guides
	Tours and Associations
	A Little History
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