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The next logical question is "What can I do to navigate better on my bike?" The first thing to think about is what I call "Taking the Long View." This applies to riding alone, in a group, on a straight road or in a curve.

We share the road with bigger, faster vehicles driven by people who may or may not pay attention. I ask people what their biggest fear is while riding on the road and by far the answer is "being struck from behind." It is a harsh reality that when we are struck from behind we are powerless and "naked."

I am constantly asked why I ride on the road. We have a huge network of roads and precious few trails and bike lanes. The obvious solution to me is to figure out the best way to use what we have, because I want to ride now, not wait until the government gives us another infrastructure.

Cycling is one of the best exercises that can make children more active. Many schools have begun to encourage children to cycle to school however they need to have sufficient protection for the cycles and bikes of students, staffs and teachers. Bike shelters are therefore becoming essential for schools. Bike shelters are also useful to parents who come to drop and pick up their children. They can leave their bikes under the cool shade without worrying about the weather. They are safe and convenient and can utilise the available space effectively.

There are many bike trails in Big Sur that are interesting to people who like to mountain bike. They are along Highway 1 and are open to touring cyclists.

The sport of BMX racing is gaining popularity all over the world, especially since it was made an official Olympic sport in the summer of 2008. BMX racing is a sport that is derived from motocross racing, hence the name, bicycle motorcross (BMX). It's been around since the 1960's, however it wasn't until the 1970's when more and more kids started to mimic the Motocross legends that they looked up to, increasing the popularity of the sport.