How much does a bicycle cost? How can I learn to ride and where can I learn biking rules?

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I moved and need to bike to school. It's just two days a week but is about two/three miles one way. I tried walking today and it took about an hour. With a bike it should hopefully be a lot faster. 

There isn't a lot of terrain. Just two smooth gradients that ride next to streets. But I need to know where I can find a bike that will suit my needs. Ideally I wouldn't spend a lot of money on it (as in, I don't want a very rigorous bike). I don't anticipate using it very frequently, just when I need to get somewhere fast(er). 

I also would like to know how I can learn to ride (I'm 16 and have never ridden before) and where I can learn rules for road safety & how to use bike lanes properly. 

Thank you!

magzcampos_363 · Accepted Answer

same rules as car drivers.

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"Designated bicycle lanes" are not always "safe".  All they do is provide a false sense of security until some fool in a car cuts you off or makes a right turn DEAD in front of you.  The old "right hook". 

Start reading & watching.  Multiple links below.  
http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/index.htm
https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/14234/knowledge_is_best_protection_for_bicyclist
http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/tools_solve/fhwasa12018/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjCza5e1kw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIr3mI96FZk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLu0DHPeYm8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4nKKq02BU

Please note that in the videos - NO ONE rode in a "bicycle lane".  A bicycle is a legal street "vehicle" in all 50 states, Canada & every country in Europe.  If you NEED a good bicycle - see a REAL bicycle shop.  If you want a piece of junk - discount stores sell "Bicycle Shaped Objects" in the TOY DEPT.!!

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How much does a bicycle cost? How can I learn to ride and where can I learn biking rules?

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