Bicycle ONTARIO - Bicycling Resources

A collection of useful web sites including Ontario tourism information, outdoor recreation, bicycle repair and nutrition and health

ONTARIO TRAVEL
Ontario Travel Information

BICYCLING AND OTHER OUTDOOR RECREATION
Ontario Outdoor Recreation Site

PARKS & CONSERVATION AREAS FOR BIKING AND CAMPING
Ontario Provincial Parks
Ontario Conservation Areas

CYCLING ADVOCACY
Share The Road

ONTARIO BICYCLE TOURING ATLAS - ROUTE GUIDES
Bike On Tours

CYCLE TOURISM
Cycle Tourism Assessment and Strategy - Regional Tourism Organization 8

INFORMATION FOR CYCLING IN ONTARIO
Welcome Cyclists - Bicycle friendly places to eat, visit and sleep

BICYCLING TRAVELOGUES
Open Directory Project - Travelogues - Cycling In Canada

Discovering America - Bicycling Adventures in All 50 States

GENERAL INFORMATION - HISTORY, BENEFITS, SAFETY
Cycling For Fun And Fitness

BICYCLE REPAIR
Total Bike - Bicycle Repair Guide

TRAINING, NUTRITION AND HEALTH
Cycling Performance Tips - Practical Advice on Training and Diet
Cycling Training Tips for Triatalons

Ten Tips For Enjoyable Bicycle Touring

1	Wear A Helmet- Helmets save lives and prevent serious injuries. While other injuries can heal, a head injury can lead to disability or death.
2	Check Your Bike- Use a bike with a lightweight alloy frame that is in good condition. If you are not certain have it checked out by a bicycle mechanic.
3	Get In Shape- Ride 30 kilometers (20 miles) or more several times each week. Ride the distance that you plan to ride in a day at least once prior to the trip.
4	Ride Safely And Be Visible- Always follow the rules of the road. Wear bright colours to increase your visibility. Use a headlight and rear light at night.
5	Be Alert- Look ahead constantly for hazards including turning vehicles, rail tracks, sewer grates, road debris and broken pavement.
6	Drink Water- Take a large water bottle and drink before you are thirsty to avoid dehydration.
7	Pack A Snack-Carry your favourite snack such as fruit, fruit juice and granola bars to eat on the road. Eating dairy products (other than yogurt) and large meals during a strenuous ride can cause indigestion discomfort.
8	Dress For Comfort- Wear purpose designed bike shorts to protect the contact area with the bike seat (available in styles that look like walking shorts or form fitting lycra shorts). Dress in layers so that you can adjust your clothing to stay comfortable.
9	Lock Your Bike- When your bike is out of your sight lock the rear wheel, frame (and front wheel if possible) to a secure object. A "U" shaped security lock is best.
10	Reserve Ahead- Always reserve needed overnight accommodation in advance. Be certain that you will have a comfortable place to rest and a secure place for your bicycle at the end of the ride.