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Health

Daily Mail claims that cycle commuting is one of biggest triggers for heart attacks

Research author tells road.cc Mail article is "misleading"

The incredible expanding British man

Average UK male's weight up nearly 17lb in fourteen years

Five hours of cycling a week makes your sperm less active, says study

Research provides latest cycling health scare, but authors say men had fertility issues anyway

Government health strategy highlights role of cycling but will they back it up with cash?

Academic calls for road safety to be treated as public health rather than transport issue

Regular exercise reduces risk of contracting wide range of health conditions finds study

From cancer to strokes and heart disease to erectile dysfunction, 30 minutes a day boosts health

Sustrans Cymru highlights reduced absenteeism due to cycling

Sickness absence rates at UWIC drop as a result of adoption of green travel options

Study shows city cyclists inhale 5 times more toxic nanoparticles than pedestrians and drivers

Belgian boffins report that cycling in cities is worst for toxins

Scottish Government launches Active Nation crusade

Home of Deep Fried Mars Bar seeks Commonwealth Games legacy of improved health and fitness

Sustrans says spending £20 per household on sustainable travel will save UK billions

Charity urges target of four in five local trips by sustainable means by 2020

Cycling Supplements

Just wondered if I could use this space to get some expert opinions from the cycling world on the use of sports nutrition products.

I habitually use electrolyte drinks when I ride, and get carbs from more solid food, like bananas, bars, and so on. On really long rides I may add carbs to my drink too. I sweat a lot so drink a lot, so it is important that what I put in the drink is good stuff.