Cycling to work is bad news for your lungs

[ianrauk]

I'd rather cycle in polution that stand on a train breathing in other peoples germs.

Good God yes indeed...

 

[Hip Priest]

Cycling to work is good news for your arse.

 

[ufkacbln]

This research agrees with the findings BUT it doesn't have the same effect as it does on motorists

Breathing traffic air pollution while commuting during rush hour affects airway function in drivers and bus riders but not bikers, report researchers in the journal Epidemiology. Even though the bikers inhaled more air – and more particulates – during their two-hour commutes, they didn't experience the airflow declines seen in the bus and car riders.

Car and bus commuters experienced more inflammation based on the amount of particles present and soot concentrations. While bicycle commuting exposed participants to higher levels of pollution, health effects were not changed among the bikers.

 

[vernon]

I'd rather cycle in polution that stand on a train breathing in other peoples germs.

I'd rather catch flu than develop lung cancer.....