Want to live longer? Ride a bike.

A leftover from Bike Month… Scientific evidence that riding a bike is good for your health. From the NIH study:

researchers took X-ray images to evaluate signs of arthritis in their knee joints. “Bicyclers were 21% less likely to have X-ray evidence and symptoms of osteoarthritis compared to those who did not have a history of bicycling,” explains study author Dr. Grace Lo of Baylor College of Medicine.

I’ve mentioned before the mental health benefits I get from riding a bike, but it’s important to remember the physical benefits too. Riding a bike is something you can do safely into your 80’s with the right setup. Even riding just one hour per week can make a difference in longevity.

Read the whole article on the NPR website. Thanks to friend of the shop ER for the pointer.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/20/1251561467/biking-knee-pain-longevity-arthritis