Cycle Gisborne

Cycling has long been pitched as good for the heart. A new scoping review of 87 studies suggests it's just as good for the head.

Published this month in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, the review pulled together research from 19 countries examining "bicycling interventions": structured cycling programmes ranging from one-off stationary bike sessions to multi-week outdoor rides, commuting schemes and mountain biking. The question was whether cycling produces measurable mental, emotional, and cognitive benefits, not just physical ones.

The strongest signal was social. Every single study that measured social wellbeing found a positive effect. Psychological wellbeing improved in 67% of studies that measured it. Emotional wellbeing improved in 56%. The authors concluded that cycling's benefits "extend beyond physical health to encompass emotional regulation, stress reduction, social connectedness, and cognitive enhancement."

Mechanisms suggested in the literature include the release of endorphins and other neurotransmitters, the meditative effect of repetitive pedalling, and the community formed by group rides and shared routes. Earlier Scottish research, separately, found cycle commuters were 15% less likely to be prescribed antidepressants or anxiety medications over a five-year period.

The researchers stopped short of calling cycling a treatment. They argued instead that cycling should be treated as a public health tool, but only when matched with the right infrastructure, programme design and policy support to actually get people on bikes. Reporting on the review for road.cc this week, the suggestion was that the case for cycle lanes just got a lot less abstract.

Our group had an exciting mountain biking trip on the Pakahi Track, featuring challenging climbs, thrilling descents, and beautiful scenery. The experience was exhilarating and memorable with a diverse group of riders ages ranging from 11 to 70s+. if you want to experience this amazing ride contact Cycle Gisborne or phone 027 223 6437 to book our freindly shuttle service.

Official start released today Labour Weekend 2026. Watch this space for updates - hoping to do something cool Out East....

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Buckle in whanau! It's going to be another tough few days out east! See you all soon!

A few seats left for Thursday’s City Tour. 12 March 2026

We have a couple of people already keen to go — and if a few more join them the tour will run for $75 per person.
A great way to explore Gisborne’s history, culture, and hidden stories.
Let us know if you'd like a seat!

https://www.experiencegisborne.co.nz/cycling-tours/tairawhiti-gisborne-cultural-tour/?

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