If you're new to bike commuting, or to cycling in general, you may find some of the information sources below to be quite helpful. And if you have any questions, please use the forums.

General bike commuting

• Paul Dorn's Commuting tips: An excellent multi-page article covering all aspects of bike commuting
• Ten Tips from bikecommute.com
• Street Smarts from bikexprt.com
• Bike Commuting Tips from dahon.com
• Street Smarts - Survival Skills from a Bike Messenger
• Stories from California
• Bike commuting on squidoo.com
• How not to get hit by cars, by bicyclesafe.com
• Oregon 2006 Bicyclist Manual (PDF)
• 8 Secrets to Cycling in Traffic, from BikingToronto
• Ten Tips from the Canadian Cycling Association
• Smart Cycling - U of C research on how to stay safe on the roads

Bike Safety

• Dangers of sidewalk riding: it's actually safer on the road
• BicycleLighting.com has lots of ideas for being seen on those dark winter nights
• San Francisco Police Dep't Safety Tips for Motorists and Cyclists (YouTube Video)
• Cyclist's Eye View from Los Angeles, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 demonstrating effective cycling techniques
• University of Toronto research on accidents and smart cycling

Bike Maintenance

• How to adjust your derailleurs