Feel it in our bones

They may have the better coffee and nattier clobber, but there’s one area in which cyclists seemingly can’t compete with us runners: bone strength. A study1 has found exercise that puts a greater strain on your skeleton, such as running, may improve long-term bone health more than non-weightbearing activities, such as cycling.

Study lead author Dr Giovanni Lombardi says, ‘Our findings suggest that those at risk of weaker bones might want to take up running rather than swimming or cycling.’