Health

Build safe cycling routes to help people ditch cars for local journeys, urges senior doctor “redressing balance” of city’s “polarised” cycling ban debate

Dr Jonathan Leach OBE says if he could prescribe exercise it "would be one of the most effective drugs", the Worcester-based doctor trying to "redress the balance" of "so much negativity locally" from those "vehemently anti-cycling"

Cycle your way out of hospital: In-bed cycling for critically ill patients found to reduce intensive care stays and improve physical function

According to new rehabilitation research, patients in the intensive care unit who cycled while in bed spent 1.5 fewer days in hospital than those who didn’t

Researchers find cycling better for boosting cognitive function than electrical muscle stimulation

"Our results suggest that the relationship between exercise and brain activity is crucial for faster reaction time"

Cycling your commute can lower risk of death by 47%, as long as you aren’t hit by a driver

Researchers conclude findings "reinforce need for safer cycling infrastructure", as people who commute by bike enjoy physical and mental health benefits, but have "twice the risk of being a road traffic casualty compared with non-active commuters"

Air quality improved both inside and on boundary roads of low traffic neighbourhoods, but Labour MP claims more LTNs will worsen congestion

A report has shown that low traffic neighbourhoods had an impact in reducing NO2 pollution by 14%, however incumbent Labour MP expressed her concerns about “LTNs’ ability to displace traffic onto arterial roads”

“The UK is travelling in the wrong direction”: Cycling miles travelled down and car journeys up according to latest government stats

Responding to the Road Traffic Estimates in Great Britain report released by the Department for Transport today, the IPPR says the government needs a new transport strategy that "reflects the public’s desire to travel differently"

“We want to make people who don’t wear helmets look the stupid ones”: Sister of teenage cyclist killed in collision with overtaking driver calls for mandatory cycle helmet law

However, a road safety expert stressed that “helmets alone do not prevent crashes” and called on the government to invest in safe cycling infrastructure

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Motorists urged to use Dutch Reach technique after cyclist killed in collision

The driver who opened the door that Martin Walczak hit as he cycled past has not yet faced action, the police confirmed — the cyclist's family now calling on drivers to "safeguard" others by using the door-opening technique recommended in the Highway Code

Better knowledge of Highway Code changes to protect cyclists and more 20mph speed limits recommended by professor who argues active travel is “best buy” for improving nation’s health

Writing in the British Medical Journal, Professor Scarlett McNally made the case for exercise and active travel being a "miracle cure" that "improves physical and mental health and reduces demands on NHS services and the need for social care"

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“I had cyclists telling me I was a disgrace for saying my helmet saved my life”: Dan Walker recalls helmet backlash after being knocked off bike by driver

The presenter revealed he did not ask the police to pursue charges against the driver responsible as: "We all make mistakes, don't we?"

Turbans can reduce the risk of head injuries in cyclists but not “as effective as helmets”, study finds

Researchers found the traditional Sikh headgear also offers “superior” protection compared to conventional bike helmets in some scenarios

Cycling can help reduce risk of prostate cancer, new study suggests

Researchers found boosting cardiorespiratory fitness by three per cent in a year was linked to a 35 per cent lower risk of developing the disease

Times newspaper columnist reports new study that commuting by bike is good for mental health… before descending into bizarre anti-cyclist rant about “speeding, semi-psychotic masses”

New research finds cycling commuters are less likely to be prescribed antidepressants? Naturally, that means a column about "a mass of angry, intolerant, semi-psychotic Strava men" making "no distinction between red or green, pavement or road"

New research finds commuting by bike can improve mental health, with those who cycle to work less likely to be prescribed antidepressants

"This work suggests that cycle commuting is causally related to reduced mental ill-health and provides further evidence in support of the promotion of active travel to encourage commuters travelling shorter distances to shift to cycle commutes"

Uno-X pro cyclists hospitalised due to carbon monoxide poisoning after team bonding session

Team doctor found rider in a state of drowsiness after he raised alarm following visit to kart track

“There is a proven way to improve the health of a nation”: Concerning obesity statistics spark calls for greater promotion of cycling and walking

West Midlands walking and cycling commissioner Adam Tranter pointed out that active travel has the "added benefits of saving people money and fitting into existing routines"

US study finds that cycling programmes at school boost mental health

“It was really encouraging to see such a positive student response,” say researchers

Road safety group runs mandatory cycling helmets poll… 85% reject proposal

"It would be fair to say our latest reader survey, on whether cycle helmets should become compulsory, elicited a strong response," the organisation concluded after just 14 per cent of respondents agreed with the proposal

E-bike riding helps adults manage type 2 diabetes, study finds

Participants enjoyed being able to ride a bike comfortably due to less physical exertion than a conventional bike, and being able to ride further, faster and on hillier terrain

Breast cancer patients needed for Bristol e-bike study

The study is aiming to find out if e-biking can help people with breast cancer be more physically active

Conservative MP cites “safety” and attempts to reignite cyclist helmet debate

"If mandatory safety measures are acceptable for car drivers, they should surely be acceptable for cyclists"

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Road safety organisation accused of “victim-blaming” over cycling helmet campaign

"Don't be like Ted, wear a helmet on your head!" the video says, but some have told the road safety organisation it would be better off "tackling road danger at source"

“Increasingly at risk of fatal injuries”: Danger to cyclists posed by larger, heavier cars laid bare by new research

The study found that for a cyclist hit by a pick-up vehicle, the risk of serious injury increases by 90 per cent; the risk of fatal injuries by almost 200 per cent

Mark Cavendish wants his Netflix documentary to boost mental health awareness

Star sprinter opens up about his struggles with depression in programme which debuts on streaming platform next week

“Upholding ULEZ good news for all cyclists”: Cycling groups welcome High Court ruling ULEZ expansion as lawful

Other climate groups and clean air coalitions have also said that this is good news for Londoners who have to "breathe toxic fumes from too many vehicles"

NHS trial to prescribe cycling to patients to improve physical and mental health receives increased funding

Eleven local authorities have been selected for the £13.9 million government trial which will enable health workers to prescribe walking and cycling to patients

Call for mandatory cycling helmets from children’s hospital consultant

"We would love to see it become a requirement in Ireland"

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“Not at all surprised”: Cyclists react to research showing riders wearing helmets and high-visibility clothing seen as “less human”

The new study from Australia found that an alarming number of people do not see cyclists as human, 30 per cent saying they considered those riding bicycles as less than fully human

Cyclists wearing helmets seen as “less human” than those without, researchers find

Of those surveyed, 30 per cent said they considered cyclists as less than fully human

E-bike battery fires: “Unethical practices” of some micromobility players impacting whole industry says Islabikes boss

Tim Goodall shares concerns following footage of e-bike battery fire released by London Fire Brigade