Cycling is a great form of exercise, and it's fun. There are lots of health benefits associated with regular cycling. Your cardiovascular fitness will improve and this means you'll lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Pedalling is low impact, so you can improve muscle tone without stressing your knee and ankle joints.

Cycling is also a practical mode of transport. You could ride to work and not only reap the health benefits, but also save on petrol costs, public transport tickets and parking fees.

You might prefer to cycle for pleasure, by yourself or with family or friends, along some of Melbourne's 1,300 kilometres of bike paths. You could even take a bike-riding holiday.

If you're very serious about cycling, you could join one of the Victorian bike clubs and compete with other riders. The health and safety tips below will help you get the most out of your cycling and reduce your risk of injury.

• The bicycle
• The helmet
• General health and safety suggestions
• Road rules
• Visibility on the roads
• Riding tactics
• Riding on the footpath
• Reduce the risk of bicycle theft

Things to remember

• Wearing a helmet reduces the risk of head injury by up to 60 per cent.
• Treat your bicycle as you would your car, and obey the road rules.
• Boost your visibility on the roads by always wearing brightly coloured clothing, and by fitting your bicycle with lights for night riding.

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