Mental Health Archives

The Largest Study Looking at the Effects of Exercise on Mental Health

April 20, 2023 at 11:14 am4 min reading

A new study from the University of South Australia found that exercise is 1,5 times more effective than counselling or leading medications in managing depression. This is good news for all cycling enthusiasts. How much physical activity and what types were the most effective?

7 Signs You Need a Break from MTB Riding

April 19, 2023 at 7:11 am5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

We are all addicted. There’s no shame in admitting it. The thrill of speeding down a narrow track, the excitement of clearing a feature for the first time, the adrenalin when you are mid-air after a jump. It all gives us such a rush that…

Is Eating Ultra-Processed Foods Ruining Your Mood?

November 4, 2022 at 1:27 pm6 min reading

Health & Training

Who doesn’t like cookies, chips or breakfast cereal? Unfortunately, evidence that they are not very good for us is mounting. A new study connects eating these types of ultra-processed foods with more adverse mental health symptoms. Let’s take a closer look to see how much…

Dealing with the Challenges of Adjusting to Off-season Mode

November 3, 2022 at 10:37 am6 min reading

Road cycling

It’s that time of year again. As professional athletes, I think it’s crucial that we speak more about the challenges of adjusting to off-season mode. Downshifting after a packed racing season can be very challenging. Going from a full-day schedule where you work out your…

Cycling and Social Media: How To Keep The Relationship Healthy

July 13, 2022 at 1:51 pm6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

If you’ve ever felt drained by trying to navigate your relationship with social media – we feel you! Of course, there are tons of great online cycling communities and publications to engage with. Still, there is also the temptation to slip into unhealthy comparison habits…

Home Cooking Is Good for Your Mental Health

May 19, 2022 at 11:06 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Homecooked meals are typically more nutritious, cheaper, and have fewer calories. Unfortunately, a lot of people feel like they don’t have the time or the confidence to cook at home. A new study suggests that they might be missing out on mental health benefits too!

Cycling Can Keep Your Mind Sharp As You Age

April 7, 2022 at 9:17 am5 min reading

Health & Training

New research shows that regular physical activity like cycling can help you stay cognitively sharp and improve your memory. How intense and how frequent does the activity need to be? Let’s take a closer look.

The Importance of the Social Bike Ride Post-Pandemic

February 4, 2022 at 6:40 pm6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

I’m not sure about you but I don’t know a single person who hasn’t found the pandemic at least somewhat difficult. The spectrum of struggle is certainly a wide one and most of us sit firmly somewhere on that line, often moving up and down…

4 Ways Cycling Can Improve Your Mental Health as We Navigate the “New Normal”

July 23, 2021 at 9:51 am6 min reading

Health & Training

There is no denying the fact that the impact of COVID-19 on mental health has been tremendous. Many prominent voices in the field of psychology have expressed concern and emphasised the need to devote resources to mental health going forward. As The Guardian reported earlier…

How Having a Cycling “Micro-Adventure” Can Improve Your Mental Health

July 23, 2021 at 8:34 am6 min reading

Health & Training

Travel, as we knew it before the pandemic, is likely not going to return anytime soon. In fact, with all the disruptions and destruction that COVID-19 has caused, international travel may never truly recover the full force it had at the beginning of 2020. And…