Cycling Safety & Road Rules

Cycling shorts should be snug but not restrictive. Learn how tight they should be, where the chamois should sit, inseam length, and common fit mistakes.

Bicycle speed varies by bike type and rider. Learn typical average speeds for road, mountain, hybrid, and e-bikes—plus record speeds.

Biking 5 miles takes about 20–40 minutes; 10 miles about 40–80 minutes—depending on your speed, terrain, and bike. Here's the breakdown by rider level and conditions.

Installing cleats correctly improves power transfer and reduces knee stress. Learn fore-aft position, rotation, float, and torque—for SPD, Look, and SPD-SL.

Helmet pads wear out, get smelly, or compress over time. Learn how to replace them, when to replace a helmet entirely, and how to size a helmet for a secure fit.

Cycling bibs are shorts with shoulder straps—no waistband. Learn what they are, how they differ from regular shorts, and when they're worth it.

A group ride is cyclists riding together—often with shared pace, signals, and etiquette. Learn what to expect, how to behave, and how to find and join one.

Cold-weather cycling is manageable with the right layers. Learn what to wear at 50°F, 40°F, 30°F, and below—base layers, jackets, leg warmers, gloves, and shoe covers.

Heading to spin class? Wear moisture-wicking clothes, padded shorts if you have them, and the right shoes. Here's what to wear—and what to avoid—for indoor cycling.

Confused about when you have the right-of-way on a bike? Learn the essential road rules for cyclists, including intersection rules, lane positioning, hand signals, and how to share the road safely.

Electric bicycles blur the line between bikes and motor vehicles. Can you get a DUI on an e-bike? The answer varies by state and e-bike class. Learn where e-bike DUIs apply and why penalties are often harsher than regular bikes.

Your helmet is 5 years old and looks fine. Does it still protect you? Bicycle helmets don't have official expiration dates, but they do degrade over time. Learn when to replace your helmet and what signs indicate it's no longer safe.

In most states, cyclists must come to a complete stop at stop signs — just like cars. But the Idaho Stop law changes this in several states, allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs. Here's everything you need to know.

Sidewalk cycling laws vary dramatically by state and city. Some states prohibit it entirely, others allow it with conditions, and many leave it up to local municipalities. Find out the rules where you live.

Schwinn is one of America's most recognizable bicycle brands, but is it still good? We break down Schwinn's history, current ownership, quality, and who should (and shouldn't) buy a Schwinn bike.

Bicycle accidents can result in costly injuries and property damage. But what insurance actually covers you? Learn how homeowners, health, auto, and dedicated bicycle insurance all play a role.