It is common to feel nervous about cycling on streets at first, but fortunately there are a lot of great resources for learning to cycle safely on the road. Wisconsin Bike Fed has in-person training programs for all ages. Other online resources are The League of American Cyclists and CyclingSavvy.org. RoundTrip-Madison is also connecting new or aspiring bike commuters with an experienced bike buddy.
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