Originally Posted by
enigmaT120
"Again, there are articles and theories out there, but no theory beats actual experiences in convincing people."
I think statistics, when available, beat the heck out of anecdotal stories, but I lack statistics and have my story: my left knee had been bugging me, and it has completely stopped since I started cycling. That is probably also related to my much decreased running mileage, as cycling is now my primary aerobic exercise. I only run about once a week now, sometimes less frequently.
Here is one study for you. Science or at least one study seems to agree with you.
Effect of moderate aerobic cycling on some systemic inflammatory markers in healthy active collegiate men
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3048343/
"Cycling at a moderate intensity for 45 minutes increased systemic markers of inflammation (WBC, serum IL-6, IL-10, and CRP concentrations) and stress hormones, but this increase has no clinical value and is not harmful for health. Therefore, repeated moderate cycling has an anti- inflammatory effect and may protect individuals from chronic disease. Changes in inflammatory indices in active (regularly exercise during the week) compared to nonactive (sedentary) individuals are small."
another article:
Regular cycling can ward off arthritis and reduce effects, says hospital consultant and orthopaedic surgeon
http://road.cc/content/news/49150-re...ultant-surgeon