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Cycling and your health.
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Related information on other websites
Bicycle Federation of Australia.
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VirtualBike
Bicycle Victoria - Health and Wellbeing Program.
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References used for this fact sheet
- Science of cycling: Human power [online], Exploratorium, USA. More information here.
- Thompson, Dr M. J. & Rivara, Dr F. P. (2001), Bicycle-related injuries [online], in American Family Physician, May 15, 2001. American Academy of Family Physicians, USA. More information here.
- Patient handout: Tips on bike safety (2001) [online], in American Family Physician, May 15, 2001. American Academy of Family Physicians, USA. More information here.
- Arthritis needs exercise! [online], Arthritis Victoria, Australia. More information here.
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Last updated: November 2008
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