Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

That depends what type of riding you want to do. Most of us prefer to ride on the roads, so generally we have chosen to ride road bikes (otherwise known as racing bikes), but in effect, any roadworthy bike can be used to ride on the road. Any bike must be in good mechanical condition and it's a good idea to have mudguards fitted in the winter and lights for road riding. Mountain bikes (also known as MTBs or ATBs) are the choice for people who want to ride off-road, and there are plenty of people in the club who do that too. For safety reasons, mountain bikes are not permitted on club road rides. The handlebars are wide and may increase the risk of crashing when riding in a group.