Fabulous! You've got the desire, now act on it. The two most important steps you should take are BE SAFE (always wear a helmet!) and GET STARTED. Begin with rides that are within your comfort level. Learn and plan as you go. Ask others what they do, where they ride, etc.
Here are some suggested routes from the Charleston area that you may consider for getting started:
http://mollydaniel.net/bikes/rides.htm
Dog Watch
A number of us have had some encounters with dogs on our routes. I am going to try and compile a list of of address and dog descriptors (aggressive, etc). This may help us to avoid houses with owners that do not take the time to protect their animals.
If you have any house address/descriptors, pass them along, or add to this "Dog Map" using the Google maps tools (don't forget to save the map if you add to it.)
Click here to edit map --> Dog Map - for Charleston, IL cyclists.
View Dog Map - Charleston, IL in a larger map
If you have any house address/descriptors, pass them along, or add to this "Dog Map" using the Google maps tools (don't forget to save the map if you add to it.)
Click here to edit map --> Dog Map - for Charleston, IL cyclists.
View Dog Map - Charleston, IL in a larger map
LIB's Driver Education curriculum
The League of Illinois Bicyclists, with funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation, has produced a nearly seven-minute video on motorist-bicyclist safety. This video is available in both Flash® and Apple QuickTime® formats:
http://www.bikelib.org/video/
http://www.bikelib.org/video/
Illinois Bicyclist Guide pamphlet
A guide published by the League of Illinois Bicyclists. The guide covers, among other things, safe riding skills, commuting and how to find a club
http://bikelib.org/guides/illinoisbicyclistguide.pdf
http://bikelib.org/guides/illinoisbicyclistguide.pdf
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