Citation

Forsyth A, Oakes JM. Int. J. Sustain. Transp. 2015; 9(1): 49-58.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15568318.2012.725801

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Are cyclists different from those who do not cycle in terms of individual and neighborhood characteristics? This article draws on a study of over 700 adults in three groups: those who had cycled in the past week, in the past 2 years, and non-cyclists. It examines their body mass index (BMI), physical activity, sociodemographics, environmental perceptions, and geographic information system (GIS)-measured neighborhood features. Those who cycled occasionally lived in similar environments to frequent cyclists but perceived some aspects differently. Those who cycled more demonstrated characteristics generally thought to indicate good health, but they did not perceive themselves as healthier.

Language: en