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Showers and change rooms tempt cyclists out in the cold

One of the most effective ways for governments to encourage commuters to cycle, despite temperature extremes or rain, is to provide facilities such as bicycle parking, showers and change rooms, a report shows.

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Cyclist visibility in the spotlight

Cyclists could be putting themselves at greater risk of being hit by a car by not being adequately visible to motorists, especially in low-light conditions, a QUT optometry researcher has found.

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ICHSTM: cameras contributing to driver/Cyclist tensions

(HealthDay)—The increasing use of cycling as a form of transport, coupled with advances in lightweight camera technology and video distribution have contributed to tensions between cyclists and drivers, according to research ...

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Researcher finds not all performance enhancers are illegal

According to a study supervised by Ithaca College's Exercise and Sport Sciences Chair Thomas Swensen, betaine—a nutrient found in shellfish and beets—boosts athletic performance by nearly six percent when added to a sports ...

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