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How to Bike (and Why)

Benefits of bicycling and bike commuting; advice and tutorials on biking, gear, and routes.

Safety/Share the Road

Safety flyers and videos; California Vehicle Code; Bike Etiquette.

Bike Sharing

Studies on Bike Sharing in Marin and Beyond.

Local Resource Lists

Who to call for road repairs; bike shops and clubs; attorneys; bike education resources.

Other Resources

  • Ask MCBC - If you can't find your answer here, please use this form to contact us.
  • Bikewise
    A website where you can report and track collisions, hazards, and thefts
  • Rentcycle - Easily find and book Bay Area rental items, including road bikes, mountain bikes, and hybrids.
  • Rent a Bike Now - Enter your travel destination and this site will find a rental bike for you.
  • Local Bike Trader - Local Bicycle Trader helps you find, buy, sell and trade used bicycles. For no fee, you can post as many bicycles as you have to trade or sell with up to five photos each on the site.
  • California bike route maps - The California Bicycle Coalition provides links to dozens of free online maps covering bike routes and bike lane networks in nearly every part of the state.
  • Plus 3 Network - This site lets you track your riding mileage while earning dollars for your favorite bicycle advocacy programs
  • Clif 2-Mile Challenge - 40% of U.S. urban travel is two miles or less; 90% of those trips are by car. Use this mapping tool to show the two mile radius from your home (or business); then you can view a list of services (bike shops, groceries, parks, etc.) within that radius.
  • 1 World 2 Wheels - Change the World. Pledge to go by bike. This site supplies tips to beginners or hesitant bikers interested in riding more.
  • Map My Ride - Map your rides and find new ones.
  • TrailLink - Rails to Trails Conservancy's trail finder. You can also submit your favorite trail.
  • Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Bicycling and Walking
    Proactive policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Marin County
  • The ABC's of Bicycle Funding
    A Guidebook Prepared by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition
  • Tips to Reduce Your Fuel Consumption
  • Losing Weight May Prevent Cancer Deaths
    By Janet McConnaughey
    The Associated Press
    Thursday, April 24, 2003; 10:47 AM
  • Bike cargo services
    Pedal Express (Berkeley)

Miscellaneous resources and links.

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