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Cycling can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, strengthen social connections and sharpen cognitive function, study shows

It found that social wellbeing outcomes were positive in all of the studies that measured them, but there needs to be better research and infrastructure to fully benefit

Sat, May 23, 2026 13:28
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Younger adults are car-dependent, but more likely to switch to active travel, new study finds

Research in China shows younger adults rely more on cars, but are more likely to switch to walking and cycling if infrastructure improves

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 12:16
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New study suggests arm signals are cyclists’ most effective communication with motorists… as long as drivers aren’t on their phone

Research explored how drivers interpret cyclists' signals and found that arm use was more effective than head movements or road positioning... but only if the driver is actually concentrating

Fri, Feb 13, 2026 15:14
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20mph sign

Reducing speed limits to 20mph protects cyclists and doesn’t delay traffic, new research finds

Researchers in Australia modelled traffic stress levels according to varying speed limits… and the results are no surprise

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 08:34
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Lime e-scooter riders in Paris

“Safety in numbers”: Electric scooter schemes reduce cyclist collisions by 20%, new study suggests

University of Bristol research explored "micromobility safety in numbers" hypothesis, that the more people ditch their cars for bikes or e-scooter hires the safer they become, possibly by making drivers "take more care" on the roads

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 10:40
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Cycle lanes boosting house prices by up to eight per cent, new study finds

Reducing the distance to the nearest cycle network by just one kilometre is linked to a significant increase in the value of houses in Greater Manchester, with house buyers willing to pay more to live near a bike lane, researchers say

Thu, Dec 05, 2024 17:12
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Jonas Vingegaard, 2022 Tour de France stage 20 ITT (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

Becoming a father could negatively impact professional road cycling performance, finds research

The deteriorating performance could be as much as the difference between finishing seventh and eighth in the Tour de France general classification

Fri, Mar 22, 2024 17:46
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Cyclist on cycle lane, London

“If you want more groups to cycle, you can’t just build more cycle paths”: Researcher behind study into attitudes towards cycling suggests “range of needs and preferences” must be considered

"Those who need assistance to go out should perhaps be offered help. You may be able to afford to buy an electric bike, but you also need to feel that it's safe to cycle. There is a range of needs and preferences to consider."

Thu, Jan 18, 2024 13:39
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Commuter cyclist

Cycling is better than walking (or car sharing) when it comes to saving the planet finds study

Researchers say car sharing *could* have a greater positive impact than increasing walking, but…

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 11:59
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Toronto cycle lane (via StreetView)

Canadian study finds segregated cycle lanes also reduce collisions on adjacent streets

Drop in collision rate may be due to rise in number of cyclists

Sat, Dec 14, 2019 16:35
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