Is cycling bad for the heart??

[Ming the Merciless]

Some people are so proud of failing to understand a simple sentence that they are driven to write paragraphs proving their failure.

@gzoom wrote that latest research suggests there is increased risk of AF amongst cyclists above general population. @FishFright all I’m asking for is for @gzoom to provide links to the latest research that says this. They say the BHF and a professor of cardiology also say this. Again, all I want is the links to where they say this, so I can read it for myself. Instead I get told I can’t read their sentences.

Please provide the links, backing up your assertion below.

 

[FishFright]

@gzoom wrote that latest research suggests there is increased risk of AF amongst cyclists above general population. @FishFright all I’m asking for is for @gzoom to provide links to the latest research that says this. They say the BHF and a professor of cardiology also say this. Again, all I want is the links to where they say this, so I can read it for myself. Instead I get told I can’t read their sentences.

Please provide the links, backing up your assertion below.

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Then why not just ask for a link ? We all love a good rant but creating your own drama and being surprised when people notice you're throwing your toys out of the pram again, while amusing, is not great behaviour.

 

[fossyant]

Don't worry. Gzoom is trying to justify only having electric bikes given he's a relatively fit 40 year old and is smashing it on Strava and Zwift.

Mid 50's here, sporting missing bits of spine, electric bike, no way, not till I'm 90.

 

[matticus]

Which means that none of the conclusions the OP jumped to, can be made. But they were too backed into their corner to admit that. Hence no reply when I asked for where BHF or the latest research made these claims about AF.

He's merciless!!!

 

[fossyant]

Riding my non-electric bike is still the fastest way for me to get to work. AF or not, I'm more likely to get splattered by a driver, or knocked off by an idiot dog owner.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Then why not just ask for a link ?

I did several times, and he just came back with silence.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

He's merciless!!!

Where’s my merciless emoji when I need it?

 

[gzoom]

I did several times, and he just came back with silence.

Not silence just recognition you know more about AF and the heart than anyone at the BHF. So basically you are the MAN .

 

[gzoom]

Don't worry. Gzoom is trying to justify only having electric bikes given he's a relatively fit 40 year old and is smashing it on Strava and Zwift.

Mid 50's here, sporting missing bits of spine, electric bike, no way, not till I'm 90.

Peloton not Zwift

 

[Ming the Merciless]

just recognition you know more about AF and the heart than anyone at the BHF.

Just a link to the BHF website page with their statement (referencing peer reviewed and completed research) backing your claim, will do for recognition.

 

[Fastpedaller]

My 2p worth......
Whatever research shows, I'd suggest it's up to the individual.
A pal of mine has always stated "I wouldn't do a sport seriously because you'll end up with arthritis"
To which my reply is "I'd prefer to do what I enjoy, rather than getting to 80 (or whatever age) and saying 'I wish I'd done xxx' when it's probably no longer an option"
So go and enjoy it folks, and to hell with the 'you'll get Ill' doomsayers!

 

[gzoom]

Just a link to the BHF website page with their statement (referencing peer reviewed and completed research) backing your claim, will do for recognition.

I didn't all you want is a link, surely you know about the cochrane evidence pyramid, link is a worthless as what comes out of Poliitcans mouths.

Sadly I my day job is so busy I don't have time to do databases search, summarised, and than get peer review, so in the absence of time I defer to your expert knowledge on the subject........though actually in reality I will rarely disagree with SWMBO, especially if that disagreement is based on someone someone posts on a cycling forum .

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Sadly I my day job is so busy I don't have time to do databases search,

What database, you said the BHF and a professor of cardiology (what is their name?) and the latest research output backed up your assertion. Therefore, it must be on their website, and you must have seen it, and have the links surely?

Why defer, if you have the evidence to hand from these sources?

 

[Bollo]

All in with ming on this. Clickbait isn't science.

 

[YellowV2]

With Ming as well. TBH I’m struggling to actually understand the wording in the initial post!