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Category Archives: Cycling Health
As Bicycles Get Smarter Will Bikers Get Dumber?
In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about intelligent bicycles. What is meant by “intelligent” is never clearly defined, but it implies that the bicycle has the ability to do something beyond rolling along on two tires. … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Cycling Health
Tagged Bicycling Injuries In The Elderly, Computerized Bicycle Safety, Electric Bicycles, Intelligent Bicycles
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Activity Is Now Something That Must Be Monitored
Cyclists are active people. They can’t ride a bike and be sedentary; it’s one or the other. Many cyclists engage in other forms of activity such as walking or playing a sport. Cycling makes them fit. And fit individuals enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling Health
Tagged Cycling As A Fitness Monitor, Measuring Fitness Levels, Sedentary Lifestyles, Tracking Daily Activity
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Bicyclists Are Now Officially Better People
When stumbling upon an article with the title of “Why Riding Your Bike Makes You A Better Person (According To Science)” you must stop and read it. Never mind that it was published on The Huffington Post website, which you … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Cycling Health
Tagged Bicycle Helmet Debate, Cycling Safety, Cyclists Are Better People, Health Benefits Of Cycling, The Science Behind Cycling's Health Benefits
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Disheartening News About Cycling Heart Health
Cycling is always touted as a healthy activity. It exercises the legs, lungs, heart and the rest of the body to a lesser extent. Such activity provides a good way to lose weight and keep that weight off. But, as … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling Health, Livable Cities
Tagged Air Pollution Effects On Cyclist Health, Bicycles And Air Pollution, Cycling Safety, Livable Cities
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Older Cyclists Defying Age And Expectations
One of the plusses of being human can also be a minus, namely anticipation. Using memory and reason, humans can project possible outcomes into the future. Anticipating in this way is commonly known as “expectations.’ Not all expectations are individual … Continue reading
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Tagged Cycling And Aging, National Senior Games, Older Cyclists
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Some Motor Vehicles Pose Hidden Dangers to Cyclists
Most road cyclists worry about getting hit by motor vehicles. They imagine themselves sustaining any of the various types of injuries known to be produced by the trauma of colliding with a vehicle weighing several tons. To that end, cyclists … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Pollution Effects On Cyclist Health, Health Effects Of Diesel Exhaust, Health Effects Of Pollution
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Why Buy an Electric Bicycle?
Recently, I asked myself a question: would you ever ride an electric bicycle? I don’t know, I replied, I’ve never thought about it. As was my custom, I sat down to ponder this question. An electric bicycle wasn’t a necessity … Continue reading
Experimental Helmet Safety Device May Reduce Head Injuries
Helmet use is a heated topic among cyclists. Whenever discussions take place, the emphasis falls on helmet use for prevention of death. Surprisingly, there is little discussion about the role of helmets in preventing non-fatal head injuries. Absent is consideration … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling Health, Injuries
Tagged Bicycle Helmet, Head Injuries, Helmet Safety Device
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Electric Hand Warmers for Frostbite Prevention
Technically, a hand warmer isn’t a bicycling accessory. But the innovative cyclist, to whom weather is no foe, will appreciate its usefulness as part of a well-stocked armory of cold weather accoutrements. Hand warmers come in several varieties – disposable, … Continue reading
