Dennis Davis wrote:
In the referenced article, bugbear writes:

naked_draughtsman wrote:

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Same as the topic really. I prefer cycling to running anyhoo.

I think it depends what you mean by healthier. People always say
cycling is excellent for burning calories but at the local gym
the readouts on the machines say that cycling burns the least
calories per hour! (Rowing ~ 700 cal/hr, running ~ 800 cal/hr?,
cycling ~ 300 cal/hr).


I prefer cycling because it's a form of exercise
that's a form of transport.

Pretty unique in that regard.


Quite. To quote one of the contributers to this forum:

Cycling is unique in the way it can incidentally provide good
exercise while being justified by its quotidian utility.
-- Chris Malcolm
And the pleasure,
The sensual thrill of speed, of being out in the weather, in the
countryside, with a well fitting, well adjusted machine..
When people offer you a lift out of pity they really have no idea of how
satisfying riding through rain or hail can be.
I love my bike, me.
Roger Thorpe