Category Archives: Cycling

Research Shows Regular Exercise, Even in Polluted Areas, Can Lower Risk of Death

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Regular exercise, even performed in areas with air pollution, can reduce the risk of death from natural causes, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “Habitual exercise reduces the risk of death regardless of exposure to air pollution, and … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Respro® Ultralight™ Mask: Best cycle mask for hot conditions

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Respro® is the world leader in bike pollution mask sales, and while its masks might look a little sinister, their N99-rated filtering technology certainly does the job. The Ultralight is our favourite from Respro’s range: its mesh-like stretchy fabric keeps … Continue reading →

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Tipping point: revealing the cities where exercise does more harm than good 

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

In at least 15 cities, air pollution has now become so bad that the danger to health of just 30 minutes of cycling outweighs the benefits of exercise altogether, according to new research Who says exercise is always good for … Continue reading →

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Polluted air means city walkers and cyclists should watch their speed 

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

  Walking and cycling are good exercise, but in urban settings, increasing your breathing rate can mean inhaling more polluted air. In a new study, Alex Bigazzi of the University of British Columbia has pinpointed optimal walking and cycling speeds … Continue reading →

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Measuring the airborne toxicants urban bicyclists inhale 

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

By switching from four wheels to two, bicyclists help reduce traffic and air pollution — all while getting much-needed exercise. But that health benefit could be costly, due to exposure to potentially harmful compounds in motor vehicle exhaust. In a … Continue reading →

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Is city biking hazardous to your health?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

People used to say that exercising in New York City was like smoking a pack of cigarettes. Luckily, conditions have vastly improved, according to a recent NYC Health Department report, but some areas of the city continue to have high … Continue reading →

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Smog is no excuse not to go for a run – it’s still better than sitting at home

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Going for a run or cycling in a built-up area is still better for you than not exercising at all – despite the pollution, claims a new study. Researchers concluded that air pollution should not be an excuse for sitting … Continue reading →

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Air pollution: how big a problem is it for cyclists?

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

It’s a scenario familiar to any urban cyclist: you’re stuck behind a fume-belching bus or taxi, a choking diesel aroma wafting through your lungs. You think: is this really the healthy option? The good, if simple, answer from pollution experts … Continue reading →

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