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Cycle like the Scandinavians for a healthier society

December 16, 2016 in Health
Cycling to and from work can reduce the risk factors associated with heart disease. So do it like Denmark and get on your bike, say scientists.

Physicists help Team Sky suit up

January 30, 2016 in Natural Sciences
When the Tour de France kicks off on July, Chris Froome will once again join the competition and fight for victory. But this time, he’ll have the help of Norwegian physicists.

The winner takes all – support riders get nothing

January 15, 2016 in Society & Culture
Good performances in team cycling are dependent on the cohesion of the riders, established norms and involvement in the decision-making process.

Better endurance with strength training

October 9, 2015 in Health
Traditionally, endurance athletes want to avoid gaining muscle mass. But a new study shows that bigger muscles are important to get a positive effect on achievement, especially for cyclists.

Making cycling safer for cyclists and drivers

August 10, 2015 in Society & Culture
Bicyclists, especially those who commute to work, are neither fish nor fowl: they can ride on the sidewalk, or ride in the road and take their chances with cars. How safely they ride is partly linked to how their peers see safety.

More cycling with e-bikes

May 21, 2015 in Society & Culture
According to a new study, electric bikes make people cycle longer and more often. The effect is best on women.

Not cycling – even if the boss were to pay

June 14, 2014 in Society & Culture
Employers cannot expect much success with initiatives to get staff to ride bicycles to work. But better and safer roads might do the trick.

Do reckless drivers generally take more risks?

April 24, 2014 in Society & Culture
New research project aims to find out if reckless drivers are generally more willing to take risks in their lives. If so, we may have overestimated the importance that seat belts and drink driving have on road safety.

Bike helmets are less effective than we think

December 10, 2013 in Society & Culture
Previous research may have overestimated the protective effect of bicycle helmets, new analysis reveals.

Pedestrians as risky as cars for cyclists

September 21, 2013 in Health
Pedestrians are as likely as cars to cause bicycle accidents. Swedish researchers discovered the problem by mounting cameras and sensors on bikes being ridden in Gothenburg.

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