I think it's in Tim Moore's book that he states the average life expectancy of a Pro Cyclist is nearly 15 years less than that of the average man.
Whilst Moore's book is largely a comedy account it's clear that he did some serious research for it and I'm wondering where he got this statistic and whether there's anything in it?
MORE IMPORTANTLY - for the rest of us mortals who will never achieve Pro status, but who nevertheless train to a fairly high level, is there any medical evidence that suggests that over the long-term cycling can actually reduce your life expectancy rather than make you healthier as the perceived conventional view would suggest? I'd be interested on opinions as to whether continual pressure and strain on the cardio-vascular system does more long-term damage than good?
Whilst Moore's book is largely a comedy account it's clear that he did some serious research for it and I'm wondering where he got this statistic and whether there's anything in it?
MORE IMPORTANTLY - for the rest of us mortals who will never achieve Pro status, but who nevertheless train to a fairly high level, is there any medical evidence that suggests that over the long-term cycling can actually reduce your life expectancy rather than make you healthier as the perceived conventional view would suggest? I'd be interested on opinions as to whether continual pressure and strain on the cardio-vascular system does more long-term damage than good?