Originally Posted by
noglider
It's true. In fact, it's documented. In a very long term study by the NHS (of UK), people who bike commuted throughout their lives live longer and healthier, even if they pedal gently for 2 or 3 miles.
I'm 63 and still at my college weight. People guess I'm 20 years younger.
I'm interested in this. Do you have the study? My concern is that correlation does not necessarily imply causation - perhaps the healthy people are the ones that choose to bike commute.
I also get the younger thing. I'm 49 but people figure me for about 38.