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Cycling on prescription could go nationwide after successful West Yorkshire trial (+ video)

More than 1,000 patients have been referred to scheme which uses cycle training to improve physical and mental health

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Exercise an effective way to treat depression, according to study

UK regions with higher rates of cycling tend to be happier

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Callum Skinner says lack of support at British Cycling for his mental health issues led him to retire

Olympic champion says governing body's response was "too much about performance and not enough about getting better"

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British Cycling unveils new Mental Health Strategy for members of GB Cycling Team

Governing body outlines preventative approach to managing athletes' mental health and wellbeing

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Peter Kennaugh to take “indefinite break” from cycling due to mental health issues

In a post on Instagram, the 29-year-old announced he would be taking a break to focus on his health and his family

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Mountain biking prescribed in mental heath recovery scheme

Glentress hosts pilot therapeutic recovery programme

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Matt Stephens talks about depression, his police career and travelling in the boot of a car

Ex-pro and media figure chats with Nick Hussey

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Cycling best way of travel in cities for physical and mental health… but you knew that

Yet further evidence that cycling makes you feel good in both body and mind

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Cycle for a Miracle with road.cc this summer

Ride as a member of the road.cc team to raise money for young people's mental health

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24/7 counselling hotline launched for cyclists in Australia involved in collisions or near misses

Initiative offered to members of Bicycle Queensland aims to help riders avoid post-traumatic stress

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