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Citation

Titze S, Merom D, Rissel CE, Bauman AE. J. Sci. Med. Sport 2013; 17(5): 485-490.

Affiliation

Institute of Sport Science, University of Graz, Austria. Electronic address: Sylvia.titze@uni-graz.at.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Sports Medicine Australia, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jsams.2013.09.008

PMID

24125909

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To provide population estimates and explore trends for recreational cycling by subgroups, and to understand the contribution of recreational cycling to meeting the physical activity guidelines among Australian adults. DESIGN: Repeated cross sectional population surveys.

METHODS: Data from the Exercise, Recreational and Sport Survey (ERASS) for the years 2001-2009 were used. Approximately 13,000 Australian adults (≥15 years) were interviewed each year across all seasons. Data include frequency of cycling during the previous 12 months and average duration of a cycling session, asked since 2005. Three thresholds for meeting the physical activity guidelines were considered using the separate categories: achieving >150min, >300min, and 5 sessions of 30min cycling per week.

RESULTS: The pooled prevalence of recreational cycling was 10%. Employed middle-aged men with tertiary education reported the highest prevalence of recreational cycling. An increase in cycling was observed over time, mainly attributed to an increase in "irregular" cycling (<1/week). Among all cyclists a third met the physical activity guidelines of 150min/week, and less than 20% met the guidelines of 300min/week or 5 sessions of 30min/week, respectively. Although a small group, almost two thirds of those participating in organised or partly organised recreational cycling met the guidelines.

CONCLUSIONS: Recreational cycling is a plausible way to accumulate sufficient health-enhancing physical activity. The majority of recreational cyclists do not cycle in organised rides. Targeted efforts are needed to exploit the full potential of recreational cycling for public health.


Language: en

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