Table 1. Characteristics of the participants, their commuting cycle rides and environments (mean ± SD).
| Cycle commuters | Age yrs | Height cm | Weight kg | BMI kg·m-2 | Duration min | Distance km | Velocity km·h-1 | Trips per year | Cycling environment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Males (n = 9) |
43 4 |
185 7 |
85 13 |
25 3 |
28.2 7.0 |
9.2 1.5 |
19.7 2.5 |
353 147 |
1.11 0.33 |
|
Females (n = 10) |
44 3 |
170 5 |
66 7 |
23 3 |
23.2 5.0 |
6.5 1.5 |
16.8 1.9 |
348 110 |
1.10 0.74 |
Note:
* Cycling environment: 0 = inner urban; 1 = inner urban–suburban; 2 = suburban.