Pedal power: Mid-life men on the health and social benefits of cycling

Interest in cycling has soared since the pandemic, particularly among males who sign up for exercise and stay for the challenge and craic  

Cyclists Adam Brophy and Jim Hennessy enjoy the mix of exercise and camaraderie. Picture: Dan Linehan

Jim Hennessy nailed 37,000km on his bike last year, but he’s a little shy about revealing this year’s target. “I can’t say, because I haven’t told my wife yet,” he says with a laugh.

Ah, go on.