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Jul 2020
Survey by Harrogate cycle group shows riding improves wellbeing
A survey carried out by a Harrogate cycling club has shown that riding in groups improves mental and physical wellbeing.
Liferiders, which was set up nearly four years ago, is a beginners cycling group which encourages people to get from "couch to countryside." The group was founded on the idea that riding bikes together helps people feel better.
At the start of lockdown Simon Thomas, the group’s founder, asked members to fill in a survey to measure their wellbeing during lockdown. Having enjoyed a number of rides together, members then took the same questionnaire and saw their wellbeing had improved by at least 35%.
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He told The Stray Ferret:
Since lockdown the group has seen an influx in new members joining. The cycle group meet every Wednesday evening as well as some Sunday mornings and all the rides are free to join.
For more information and to join a ride visit - http://www.cbad.club
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