2. Health Benefits
Fun
Ability to explore with speed
Can be done with friend or alone
Inexpensive form of travel
Kind to the environment

3. Types of Cycling
On-road
Off-road
Indoor
Mountain
Racing
BMX or stunt riding
Flatland
Street
Dirt
Vert
BMX racing

4. Where to bike in Ottawa?
For off-roaders and on-roaders, link Ottawa-Gatineau
NCC bicycle paths
This link gives the scenic searching person excellent trails
to choose from
For BMX cyclists anywhere displayed here

5. Safety First – Equipment
Helmet
Bell or horn
Reflectors on the front and back of your bicycle
Knee and elbow pads for the young or BMX cyclists
Water bottle
Emergency repair kit
Allan keys or multi-tool
Inner tube patches and spare inner tube
Bike tire pump
Full-size tire lever
Get out and have fun!