Cycling to work lowers risk of death by 20%, says NIHR Census study

[Deleted member 4210]

Cycling to work lowers risk of death by 20%, says NIHR Census study

Cycling to work reduces the risk of premature death by 20%, a National Institute for Health Research study of Census data has found.

cyclingindustry.news

Cycling to work versus driving has been shown to reduce the risk of premature death by 20%, death by cardiovascular complications by 24% and cancer by 16%, a National Institute for Health Research study of Census data has found.

The analysis took place as the Government has urged against all but necessary use of public transport, which leaves many commuters seeking an alternative. At the peak of lockdown, with the roads generally quiet many took to cycling for transport, but with traffic levels returning to normal there are concerns of a reversal beyond levels previously seen; something that would further deter active travel and increase pollution.

[Now if you are working (at home) remotely, then I guess you will be 'riding' from your bedroom to your den.]

 

[DouglasB]

My son was commuting to work in Seattle for about a year but after four encounters with vehicles, one that totaled his bike and gave him a concussion he decided to take the buss instead. With two baby girls at home, he felt it was too risky.

 

[Dewey]

Given my ride to work this morning in pouring rain, I predict increased sales of ponchos, rainlegs, and booties!

 

[Cyklefanatic]

I only ride to work if the conditions are perfect. Luckily for me 90 percent of the ride is on a bike path. I feel so much better when I arrive when riding compared to driving. An added bonus is less wear and tear on the car plus saving money on gas.

 

[BlackHand]

I know I feel at least 20% more alive since I started biking to work on memorial day.

My yard however, is at least 20% more dead as the ride home has replaced my desire to do yard work.

 

[Art Deco]

Cycling to work lowers risk of death by 20%, says NIHR Census study

Cycling to work reduces the risk of premature death by 20%, a National Institute for Health Research study of Census data has found.

cyclingindustry.news

Cycling to work versus driving has been shown to reduce the risk of premature death by 20%, death by cardiovascular complications by 24% and cancer by 16%, a National Institute for Health Research study of Census data has found.

The analysis took place as the Government has urged against all but necessary use of public transport, which leaves many commuters seeking an alternative. At the peak of lockdown, with the roads generally quiet many took to cycling for transport, but with traffic levels returning to normal there are concerns of a reversal beyond levels previously seen; something that would further deter active travel and increase pollution.

[Now if you are working (at home) remotely, then I guess you will be 'riding' from your bedroom to your den.]

Now if we can just do something about that elephant ...

Elephant in the Room

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[Art Deco]

Agreed. There are studies that say ebike riders get more or less the same benefits as mechanical bikes ... but I guess that depends on where you are and what your alternative is like. I would not ride a mechanical bike where I live. I'd drive a car like everyone else. So I get a lot more exercise with an ebike.