There are many good reasons to get on a bike – not least that it makes you healthier, keeps your weight in check and won’t wear out your knees like running. But even the army of Lycra-clad diehards might be surprised to learn that spending time on two wheels can have potent anti-ageing effects.
A recent study conducted at the University of Otago, New Zealand, showed that just six minutes of high-intensity cycling promoted changes in healthy brains that could extend their lifespan, delaying the onset of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
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