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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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“You’re not going to legislate away these sort of incidents”: Martin Porter KC on cycling and the law + cycling and mental health for Mental Health Awareness Week

"There's no real problem here, there's nothing that justifies taking away parliamentary time from the more important problems that we face", says Martin Porter KC on the same week the Government announced tougher laws to crack down on dangerous cycling

Thu, May 16, 2024 12:59
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Cyclists at traffic lights, London © Simon MacMichael

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"

Mon, Jan 15, 2024 15:37
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US study finds that cycling programmes at school boost mental health

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

Fri, Oct 20, 2023 09:29
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Mark Cavendish at Tour de France 2023 (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

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

Sat, Jul 29, 2023 15:08
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Chris Froome hits out at social media users who insult athletes (+ video)

Four-time Tour de France winner says “Think twice” before hurling criticism as he highlights impact on mental health

Thu, Aug 19, 2021 19:17
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Olivia Podmore (right) during Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Cup 2019 in Brisbane

Athletes’ mental health in spotlight after New Zealand Olympic cyclist’s death

Track sprinter Olivia Podmore, who raced at Rio 2016 but was not selected for Tokyo, was found dead yesterday

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 17:31
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Mark Cavendish reveals “dark” struggle with depression

Bahrain-McLaren sprinter says he is "on the other side" now after August 2018 diagnosis

Mon, Apr 06, 2020 13:39
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Nick Frendo, Movember Mental Health Ambassador

Cycling and mental health: How to get help & 15 signs someone needs help

Find out from Movember ambassador Nick Frendo how to get help if you're struggling and how to tell if a friend needs help

Sat, Apr 04, 2020 17:39
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Velodrome interior (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 by Hugo Cardoso:Flickr)

Mental health support could become requirement for Olympic and Paralympic funding

Callum Skinner agrees with Jess Varnish that athletes should be treated as employees

Fri, Feb 14, 2020 12:16
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