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The lure of cycling: tips from a middle-aged man in Lycra

  • Written by Tim Olds, Professor of Health Sciences, University of South Australia
imageCycling is a great form of exercise, but how much should you spend on equipment and active wear? bramptoncyclist//flickr , CC BY-SA

I confess, I’m a MAMIL (Middle-Aged Male in Lycra). In fact, at my stage of life, I’m a SMILEY (Senior Male in Lycra/Elastane, Yo).

Like most forms of physical activity, cycling is good for you. Just two...

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