This post is directed at those thinking of starting commuting by bike. We have known for a long time that people who exercise are fitter and healthier than those who do not. But does exercise in the form of active travel actually improve your health? If you start commuting by active travel does your health improve? We now have some impressive evidence from two large scale surveys. Both studies looked at body mass index (BMI, kg/m2), a measure of how fat you are and a good index of general health and fitness. Both show an average fall of 0.3 in BMI, about 1kg in body weight, after switching from car transport to cycling or walking to work. One study looked at different duration journeys and found that those doing over 30 min lost an average 6kg (14 lb – a stone) weight. A detailed report with 2 charts is available here (active-travel-to-work)
Active travel to work really is good for your health and well-being
Southwark Cyclists
It’s voting day!!! A reminder to exercise your right to vote ✊ 🗳️ Your polling station is probably a quick walk away but if you fancy a joy ride to the polls, @limebike is offering free minutes
We had a great time on the Cycleway 4 ride on Sunday! You really can see how #LondonLovesCycling when you build safe cycle routes 😍
The London Cargo Bike Festival is coming to the Kia Oval on Fri 10 May, 16.00-20.00. Come along if you're interested in anything to do with cargo bikes.
@landor_links @TransportXtra @ParkingReview @ModellingWorld #cargobikes, #ecargobikes
Great fun and a demonstration that #LondonLovesCycling
Southwark Cyclists is the leading organisation that promotes and supports cycling and cyclists in Southwark. We are a very active and diverse group of people who believe that cycling as transport has not yet been fully realised so we are working with Southwark Council and our communities to promote cycling, improve safety and ensure all new developments consider cyclists' needs
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