Scientific study shows e-bikes benefit a surprising part of the body

Electrek
2026.02.06 13:10
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A study by the University of Reading and Oxford Brookes University reveals that e-bikes provide significant cognitive and mental health benefits for older riders (ages 50-83). Participants riding e-bikes or traditional bikes for 90 minutes weekly over eight weeks showed improved executive function and processing speed, along with enhanced mental wellbeing. Lead researcher Dr. Louise-Ann Leyland noted the importance of real-world environments in these findings, highlighting the added sensory and social interactions that outdoor cycling offers compared to stationary exercise.