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There's seriously a lot of work to do here! I just dipped my finger in it. I'm a copy editor rather than a researcher, though can sometimes fit in the latter. A dedicated rider, I can only say I've not been here before by omission. It's on my watchlist now. I'll work on the issues of integration of the various articles on bikes and cycling, some marked for merger. I'll have put my name on the Project list. Look forward to working co-operatively. Best, Trev M ~ 13:50, 5 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Negative health effects of cycling?
Can more information be added to the article on the negative effects of regular cycling on health? Does long-term regular cycling of an hour a day permanently or temporarily wear out the cartilage, synovial tissue, synovial membrane or any other part of the knee joints? Cartilage does not heal from damage, so any damage is permanent. Does it make a difference if anyone uses cycling as a high-intensity interval training method? Wsmss (talk) 13:31, 7 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
You'll need some solid medical/cycling references here. Certainly I've met cylists who have worn out their knee cartilage by very intensive cycling while in their twenties. On the other hand I've been commuting by bicycle for 55 years now (currently 1 hour/day) but there was a 12-year period when it was 2 hours/day) and my knees still seem to be OK. I also cycled John O'Groats to Lands End in mid 2010 (1040 miles in 20 days, carrying all luggage). Murray Langton (talk) 11:34, 17 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I agree with Murray--I actually haven't met a single cyclist who has worn out their knees. I've met people who had aching knees, but they usually fix it by proper cycling (easier gears and more spinning). Anecdotally, I went from creaky achy knees to higher ease of motion by cycling. Again, all anecdotes, so I think we'll have to look for some studies.Davidstreever (talk) 15:45, 9 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I too suggest adding more information on the health effects, both positive and negative, of long-term cycling exercise. In particular, I think the article needs more information on the following:
Changes to life expectancy
Effects on cardiovascular health and heart disease
Other effects to the male (and female) genitourinary system
"In the United Kingdom, many primary school children took the Cycling Proficiency Test (now branded as 'Bikeability'), to help them cycle more safely." - did they? I was never aware of this when I was at school. Is it something which was true a few decades ago but no longer is? Or which has become common since I left primary school? Or a regional thing? Or just entirely wrong? Hengler (talk) 13:52, 28 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]
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