For almost 20 years, scientists have said cycling is associated with lower risk of death from all causes. When investigators compared commuting by walking, cycling, car or public transport or a combination, cycling was the clear winner. Cycling to work was associated with a 45 per cent lower risk of developing cancer and a 46 per cent lower risk of heart disease compared with commuting by car or public transit. Canadian cycling's room to improveMany of the studies on active commuting have been in countries with strong infrastructure for cycling, such as Nordic countries and China. First, cycling needs to be a priority and a natural part of city planning, Bo Andersen said.

Source: CBC News April 20, 2017 18:45 UTC