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Clipless bicycle pedals might seem complicated at first, but the underlying idea is that they provide a much better and more versatile foot-to-pedal connection. Let's take a closer look at this system and see why it's all the rage these days.

Mountain biking has taken off in a big way since you were a tyke. We take a look at mountain biking as both a competitive sport and leisure activity for families as the kids start to get older.

What do you get when you cross an MTB frame with Harley tires? Why, only the most crowd-pleasing new contraption on two wheels!

To say we've come a long way would be the cycling understatement of the century (including the late 19^th Century once people realized lumber "boneshakers" were less than adequate).

No matter which way you want to slice it, the bottom line is that biking is good for you. More importantly, it's good for your children.

We've put together this list of 40—that's right, forty—bicycle terms that will make you the most knowledgeable mom or dad on the block. Our goal is to give you a topline understanding of a bike's anatomy so that you can talk the talk as you're walking the walk up and down the department store bike aisle.

We've compiled a short list of scooter-acceptable helmet styles that will make people say "Hey, there goes a good-looking, responsible commuter" rather than "Hey, there goes a giant 10-year-old." If Steve McQueen were still around today, this would be his consideration set.

Are you a smartphone-enabled city slicker 18+ years old with a valid driver's license and credit card? Then congratulations, you're only one electronically-propelled step away from an unscheduled visit to the emergency room! Let's run through the most important things you need to know about staying smart on scooters.

Short for "bicycle motocross," BMX was born in the late 60s and early 70s as an offshoot of motocross motorcycles. Like their gas-powered cousins, BMX bikes were designed for racing, jumping, and tearing around on dirt. We lay out the different kinds of BMX bikes, and what to look for in a bike for your kid.