“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realise that fishing is boring and stupid.” Desmond Tutu
Whether your experience of cycling is Lycra-clad commuting to work or simply watching the Tour de France while marking exercise books, the links between cycling and the personal development and wellbeing of children are well documented.
According to Cycling UK, boys aged 10 to 16 who cycle regularly to school are 30 per cent more likely to meet recommended fitness levels, while girls who cycle are seven times more likely to do so. A study by the YMCA also found that exercise of this nature simply makes children and adults happier – with people leading a physically active lifestyle having a wellbeing score that is 32 per cent higher than those with inactive lifestyles.
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