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
Tomorrow Simon @sbsaville sets off on his 4th #BikeForButterflies, raising £££ for @savebutterflies. Butterflies need all the help we can give them, so please DONATE generously and SHARE widely. Thanks! https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bikeforbutterflies2025
Campaigning in Southwark to make cycling safe and fun for everyone @London_Cycling @lb_southwark
LONDON CYCLING FESTIVAL
Join us for a feeder ride on Sun 25th May - 10am at Peckham Rye Park cafe. Lots of bike-related fun going on in the City.
https://lcc.org.uk/events/soutwark-london-cycling-festival/. Join us!
@London_Cycling @LambethCyclists @lewicyclists
Yet another serious crash on the A205, following the crash a few days ago (where residents have started a petition for a zebra crossing).
Nearby there is also new damage to the railings at the jct with College Rd.
Speeding and mobile phone use is rife on the South Circular.
Congratulations @cyclinginsutton on receiving the ‘Green Shoots Award’ this evening at the @London_Cycling AGM and Awards Ceremony!
(Also kudos to @southwarkcycle (along with @GreenwichCycle @lewicyclists) as joint winners of the ‘Excellent Event Award’).
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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