Above all, concerns about safety mean that far fewer women cycle than men. But Cycling UK's briefing on Road Safety and Cycling says that: "The life years gained due to the health and fitness benefits of cycling in Britain outweigh the life-years lost through injuries by a factor of around Our current Space for Cycling campaign, as well as this summer's Women's Festival of Cycling and initiatives such as Belles on Bikes , aim to go some way to redress the gender imbalance in cycling by creating the conditions in which more women may feel able to take it up.
Has cycling improved your health? Let us know using the comment box below you will need to log in. Skip to main content. Why cycling can be especially beneficial for women. Female cyclists can enjoy so many benefits. By Julie Rand Friday, 28 April Many articles, conferences and blogs discuss the barriers to more women cycling but very few stress the reasons WHY it is a particularly good activity for females.
Builds self-esteem and confidence However, those who DO enjoy the technical aspects of off-road riding report an improvement in other aspects of their lives as their self-esteem and confidence blossoms. So I started to get fit and, as my fitness level grew, so did my confidence. In a more comprehensive cross-community analysis published in , Davis, California was compared to five other communites; three in California, one in Oregon, and one in Colorado.
These other cities had strong cycling communities, but varied in support for cyclists from very little to extensive. Rather than a count, this study was online and with the postal system, with 1, people targeted.
While the number of cyclists were, as expected, much higher than the US average which is about 1 percent , this study again found that more men than women cycled on a regular basis 60 percent versus 40 percent.
And we should note that Davis is a platinum-level Bicycle Friendly City that has actively promoted cycling since Initially I started by asking follow cyclists. Some of the discrepancy may be due to the organization that people work for — specifically the facilities that are offered for storing bikes and showering.
From the two studies discussed above, it turns out that the low female numbers of cyclists is due to the lack of adequate and safe infrastructure — including the lack of separate and safe paths and trails for bikers. The Melbourne study found that women are more risk averse something surprising for social scientists and prefer maximum separation from motorized traffic in the form of bike paths.
The Davis study found that cities which had safe biking infrastructure had a much more equal biking gender balance, indicating that a gender imbalance is a good indicator of unsafe biking conditions. Biking is good for you, good for your city, and good for the environment. Heading in from a ride, face flushed and brain buzzing, is truly one of the best ways to start your day.
The strength you gain from regular cycling will translate into every other area of your life—from work to family to your friendships. And, at the end of the day, the feeling you get while passing a dude on your bike is worth every penny. Ready to Ride? Search for a cycling event. More Cycling Articles. Look for this banner for recommended activities. Cancel Yes. Join Active or Sign In. All rights reserved. Go Premium. Need Help? Learn More Customer Login.
By Susan Grant Legacki. She is an Ironman finisher, Boston-qualifying marathoner, certified Pilates instructor—and a fitness and nutrition enthusiast. You can read more about her on Susanegrant. Whether you are male or female—biking can be a beneficial and exhilarating sport. Learn what you can from the opposite sex, and admire them for their respective qualities, but make sure your experience is tailored to your body, ability and needs. November 02, October 04, For many years, many economies of the world have been dependent on fossil fuels as their primary source of energy.
This heavy reliance on fossil fuels has had a toll on the environment. We have observed drastic changes in climatic patterns resulting from global warming, due to high levels of carbon emissions from engines running on fossil fuels. This has led to the adoption of electricity as a more environmentally friendly alternative source of energy.
We have had a boom in the number of people using E-bikes in the recent past. What makes these bikes unique is the fact that they run on an electric motor powered by lithium-ion batteries. With this influx of E-bikes, the main question is whether or not these lithium-ion batteries can sustainably meet our energy needs. September 01, Riding a bike is a fun way to decompress and unwind. Many health perks come with cycling down the street on your two-wheeler.
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