Health

Polluted Milan could pay citizens to cycle to work

The initiative is seen as one option to tackle the city's air pollution woes

New dating website for cycling singles

Ride 2 Love was set up to help busy single cyclists find love

Surgeon claims women’s “saddle surgery” on the up

Following one surgeon's claims labia reduction surgery is rising among female cyclists, industry experts say saddle fit is the answer in the vast majority of cases

More cycling might not mean greater weight loss, according to study

Researchers say that beyond a certain point energy requirements plateau

Vin Cox helps prevent attempted suicide

On a ride this week Cox and friends discovered the man, spoke to him and persuaded him to seek help. Cox urges people to look out for those in need

Humberside Police warn cyclists to wear helmets

The Yorkshire constabulary is the latest UK police force to urge cycle helmet use despite it not being a legal requirement

Government makes rare mention of road traffic reduction

In its Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy timetable the Department for Transport mentions reducing motor traffic for first time in 15 years

Sugar mixed with water more effective than some energy drinks, say researchers

A spoonful of sugar helps performance go up, say researchers

Videos: Pro cyclist rides Galibier in facemask to replicate effects of lung disease

Toughest climb ever for Guillaume Bonnaford of AG2R, who's ridden six Grand Tours

Stronger legs associated with a ‘fitter’ brain finds study

Researchers believe it is a marker of the kind of physical activity that is good for your brain

Leeds-Bradford cycle superhighway will help make cycling less white and middle class

Around 50% of work on the 23km route, running through some of the country's most deprived areas, is now completed

Study finds no link between cycling helmet laws and head injury rates

Major Canadian study concludes protected bike infrastructure does more for safety of cyclists

Vitamin D linked to improved cycling performance

Participants who took vitamin D cycled further in a test with reduced signs of physical exertion

Santander Cycles to sport handlebar moustaches for Movember

Support is linked to Movember Foundation’s MOVE challenge which aims to encourage people to be more active

Cardiff could have Paris-style car-free day from next year

Councillor Richard Cook is proposing the annual car-free day to tackle air pollution

Cycle helmets dramatically reduce the chances of suffering severe brain trauma according to new study

Findings come after Britain’s cycling minister said cyclists should be free to choose whether they wear a helmet or not

Paris goes car free today to tackle air pollution

The move is the latest measure by mayor Ann Hidalgo to tackle dangerous pollution levels and promote walking and cycling

National Cycle Network encourages more people to cycle more often finds study

Cyclists also found to be more likely to take part in other forms of physical activity

Ivan Basso gets all-clear after testicular cancer treatment

Tinkoff-Saxo rider was diagnosed with disease during Tour de France in July

Boardman: air pollution deaths should be treated as “full-blown crisis”

Comments follow the release of a government document stating 23,500 deaths per year caused by vehicle exhaust

UK air pollution killing tens of thousands says Defra and calls for upgrades to cycling infrastructure

Critics say government is passing the buck to local authorities

How trying to pedal like a pro can be a waste of energy

Oxford researchers find that higher cadences are inefficient at lower power outputs

MAMILs deter would-be cyclists says adventurer Mark Beaumont

Endurance cyclist was promoting British Cycling’s Ride Social initiative

Safety campaigns don’t discourage people from taking up cycling according to new study – but nor do they encourage it

Neither safety nor health-focused campaigns were found to have much impact on people’s intentions to cycle

Cycle commuters twice as likely to be male according to poll

Safety concerns the most common reason given for not riding to work

Inactivity costing the UK 14.2 billion euros a year with 37 per cent of adults insufficiently active

UK sees highest prevalence of physical inactivity out of six European countries examined in new study

Lee Valley Velo Park children’s cycling festival marks success of cycle to school programme

Event was part of programme promoting active travel to school

Ivan Basso testicular cancer surgery “successful,” says hospital

Tinkoff-Saxo rider has testicle removed in procedure in Milan

Greater Manchester Moving health initiative launched at National Cycling Centre

Greater Manchester Cycling Partnership will provide 4,000 free places on organised bike rides

Sustrans claims National Cycle Network has saved UK economy more than £7 billion

Calls for government to invest 5% of transport budget into walking and cycling