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There's seriously a lot of work to do here! I just dipped my finger in it. I'm a copy editor rather than a researcher, though can sometimes fit in the latter. A dedicated rider, I can only say I've not been here before by omission. It's on my watchlist now. I'll work on the issues of integration of the various articles on bikes and cycling, some marked for merger. I'll have put my name on the Project list. Look forward to working co-operatively. Best, Trev M ~ 13:50, 5 September 2010 (UTC)
Can more information be added to the article on the negative effects of regular cycling on health? Does long-term regular cycling of an hour a day permanently or temporarily wear out the cartilage, synovial tissue, synovial membrane or any other part of the knee joints? Cartilage does not heal from damage, so any damage is permanent. Does it make a difference if anyone uses cycling as a high-intensity interval training method? Wsmss (talk) 13:31, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
"In the United Kingdom, many primary school children took the Cycling Proficiency Test (now branded as 'Bikeability'), to help them cycle more safely." - did they? I was never aware of this when I was at school. Is it something which was true a few decades ago but no longer is? Or which has become common since I left primary school? Or a regional thing? Or just entirely wrong? Hengler (talk) 13:52, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
The article needs a revamp for the following reasons!!
So, if i may, I'll be willing to work on these issues... —Moebiusuibeom-en (talk) 23:26, 8 October 2011 (UTC) ·
Maybe needs a section on bike hire schemes, eg London's Barclays Cycle Hire? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 143.252.80.100 (talk) 19:53, 18 July 2013 (UTC)
It's clear from the two studies cited at the beginning of the health effects section that the researchers are presenting a false choice: either you exercise by cycling, or you get no exercise at all. They then compare the increased health and lifespan of a non-sedentary lifestyle with the risks of injury and death from cycling crashes and so on. The obvious problem is that it falsely implies that your only choices are either risk getting hit by a car, or stay on the couch. What of the hundreds of other forms of exercise? Obviously this calculation is far more complex, which may be why the research is lacking, but nonetheless, the bland statement, "The benefits of cycling outweigh the risks" is highly misleading. It should be clear you can get the same benefits without most, perhaps any, of the risks.
And of course, the Netherlands is problematic because it's much safer to cycle there than elsewhere in Europe, let alone car-centric America. --Dennis Bratland (talk) 03:41, 19 April 2014 (UTC)
The article has two definations
So which one is it ????
--Steve Bowen 18:54, 19 November 2014 (UTC)
Where is the reference regarding australia posts "uncomfortable motorcycles" , I've never heard of this (I've ridden them and they are pretty good for what they have to do) and am interested in following it up? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 1.178.197.211 (talk) 09:42, 10 January 2015 (UTC)
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Per this removal of an image of someone biking while on the phone, without a helmet, in a skirt with flip flops, because it's "not best idea of Encyclopedia".
I put the image back because encyclopedias don't exist to give advice or set an idealized example. Our primary audience isn't children. Even if everyone agreed on what is and isn't safe or acceptable cycling, we would still need to show an accurate image of what life looks like, not a cleaned up version with all the bad influences censored, per WP:NOTCENSORED. This issue has come up with images of motorcyclists doing similarly "unsafe" things, as with Motorcycle safety#Attitudes about risk or Motorcycle personal protective equipment. People do these things. If this behavior was not happening, it would make little sense for Wikipedia to have such long and detailed articles about safety issues.
A significant portion of cycling advocates say that helmets, special shoes, spandex shorts and all that limits the number of riders on the road, and increasing the presence of riders has more safety benefits than any helmet or other gear. See Safety in numbers#In road traffic safety.
I don't necessarily agree with all o this but I do think articles are better, and inspire more trust, when they are frank with readers. There's nothing wrong with citing the opinions of those who disapprove of this degree of casual riding, in an appropriate place, and describe all the relevant points of view. --Dennis Bratland (talk) 18:29, 11 July 2017 (UTC)
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Proposed edits - expand "Health Effects" section
— Preceding unsigned comment added by Connie.chen2 (talk • contribs) 01:33, 16 October 2019 (UTC)
Michellelzhao (talk) 01:23, 16 October 2019 (UTC) 128.218.42.75 (talk) 23:18, 16 October 2019 (UTC)
Soondubuson (talk) 23:20, 16 October 2019 (UTC)
Overall, I believe Group 17 were successful in making significant improvement of the article and accomplishing the edits they set out to make. Improvements ranged from simple citation updates/additions to adding whole sections regarding studies that display the benefit of cycling in various populations, which provides added relevance to this article. To my knowledge, I believe the edits are also formatted in the appropriate Wikipedia's manual of style. One thing I would suggest is changing up the wording regarding the Taiwan study under the "Recreational" subheading: I would change the word "better" in "this resulted in more and better bicycle routes" into something more descriptive/less opinionated. Perhaps "safer" would be appropriate? Overall, good job! Etang1 (talk) 18:19, 2 November 2019 (UTC)
I also think Group 17 did a great job of improving the article! I liked that there was a range of suggestions made including studies, statistics, and even a new mental health section. My suggestion would be to include the more impactful edits you made in the lead section so that the reader knows that it will be discussed. For example, even though the health section is listed in the table of contents, the lead section could also include a brief summary of the various categories of health that cycling affects. The edits made by the group maintained a neutral tone, and overall, they achieved their goals and made a substantial improvement on the article. Great job! I like that you incorporated health-focused aspects of cycling in this article. Awyeh (talk) 04:43, 5 November 2019 (UTC)
Group 17 were very thorough in their edits for the article. Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of the article. I really liked the connection of cycling to improvements in mental health. The added section is very beneficial for readers to learn about the benefits of exercise, which are both physical as well as mental health benefits. The mental health benefits of exercise are often downplayed and I really like how group 17 was able to incorporate that into the article. I believe the group's edits substantially improved the article as described under the "guiding framework". The group maintained a neutral and unbiased tone for the edits while keeping things informative for the readers. The points included in the edits were verifiable with cited secondary sources. Great job! Apharm (talk) 22:41, 6 November 2019 (UTC)
→Thank you to group 16 for providing feedback! We agree with the recommendations you've made, and will add them in to improve the article. Michellelzhao (talk) 15:59, 11 November 2019 (UTC)
Thank you, Group 16 for your feedback and recommendations to improve our edits! Soondubuson (talk) 20:32, 20 November 2019 (UTC)
Under the "Bicycle Safety" section, there is an image of a monument with the caption, "Virgin Mary venerated as the holy protector of bicyclists on the roads of the mountainous Basque Country.". This isn't sourced, and looks like someone inserted it as a joke. Can I get some consensus to remove it? Poppa shark (talk) 16:52, 22 September 2022 (UTC)
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