Bike Your Drive

Riding a bike for errands, shopping and commuting is easier—and more fun—than you think. There's no need for special clothes, fancy shoes or Lance-like legs. Ease into the saddle with REI's roundup of cycling tips and resources.

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12 Cycling Myths, Exposed!

REI tackles some common misperceptions about biking.

Myth: You can't carry much stuff on a bike.
Reality: It's surprising how many groceries or work items you can easily bring on your bike. Try a messenger bag or daypack. Or, add a rack and panniers (saddle bags) to transport your treasures.

Deflate more biking myths and get helpful riding tips.

How-To Videos

Learn from the best as REI staff guide you through the basics: from fixing a flat to using hand signals, fitting a helmet and more.

Video: Fix a Flat

Video: Hand Signals

Bike Parts 101

Before you slide into the saddle, check out our interactive parts guide and glossary.

Calculate Your Savings

Tabulate the calories you burn, dollars you stretch and emissions you save with every mile you bike.

Learn how we calculated these estimates.

The Pre-Ride Inspection

Has your bike been gathering dust? Before you take it out for a spin, be sure to give it a quick pre-ride inspection.

Biking Facts: Did You Know?

5 reasons to bike your drive

The average person loses 13 pounds their first year of commuting by bike.
40% of all car trips in the U.S. are made within 2 miles of home.
60% of the pollution created by autos happens in the first few minutes of operation, before pollution control devices can work effectively.
Just 3 hours of biking per week can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by 50%.
The U.S. could save 462 million gallons of gas a year by boosting bicycle trips just half a percentage point: from 1% to 1.5% of all trips.

Information courtesy of Trek Bicycle Corporation.

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Bike Helmets

Save 10% with 3 or more full-price bike tubes! Shop bike tubes.

Buy any 3 drivetrain parts and get 10% off each. Shop drivetrain bike parts.

Bike Pumps

Bike Locks

Bike Lights

Panniers, Bags & Racks

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Bike Baskets

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Expert Advice: How To Choose Commuter Gear

Bike more, drive less. And be prepared for anything. That's the commuter's creed. Get the rundown on what you need to work your commute.

Read our gear tips.

Take a Biking Class

Learn from the pros. Your local REI store regularly hosts in-store clinics on how to fix a flat or handle more complicated tasks. Find a clinic near you.

To get started biking or polish your skills, take a class with the experts at the REI Outdoor School.

Get Your Bike Ready to Ride

Not confident in your repair skills? Take your bike to your local REI bike shop for a tune-up or repairs.

Store Locator

Find the REI bike shop nearest you.

Bike Shop Services

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Basic Tune-Up
Performance Tune-Up
Overhaul
Performance Overhaul
Suspension System
Fit Services
Full Brake System Service

Commuting by Bike: The Green Bike Project

Imagine reducing car commutes by 60%. Novara Bikes and REI have teamed with King County, Washington to do just that. The Green Bike Project is getting folks out of their cars and onto their bikes — including award-winning, fully equipped Novara bikes!

Other cities and employers around the world are considering the Green Bike Project model as they work to encourage bike transportation. Learn more about the Green Bike Project.

Take Your Dream Ride With REI Adventures

From Tuscany to Vietnam, REI Adventures trips are for cyclists of all interests and abilities. Enjoy great scenery and make cultural connections amid the camaraderie of a small, like-minded group.
See our 2008 cycling trips.

For active trips closer to home, choose an Active Weekend with REI Adventures. Each outing is a fun way to try out a new activity or reconnect with a favorite.