Jelajah Matang, 18.07.2010

My Riding Details:
Riding Start: 8:00am
Riding Finish: 11:45am
Route: Eastmore, 3rd Mile - Satok - New Matang Highway, FARC - Polytechnic of Kuching - Kpg. Telaga Air - New Matang Highway, FARC- Satok - Jalan Keretapi - Eastmore, 3rd Mile

Distance: 65.59km
Avg Speed: 27.2km/h
Max Speed: 61.1km/h
RT: 2hr 25minutes

Cycling in City: Not a healthy option

Cycling may be one of the best exercise to keep yourself fit, but a recent study shows that people cycling in cities are exposed to toxic nanoparticles which they inhale with every breathe. On an average a cyclist inhales five times more nanoparticles than drivers and pedestrians.

The inhaled toxic particles are linked to heart diseases and respiratory problems in people residing in big cities. The risk is higher for cyclist because they tend to exert themselves while cycling and have a breathe faster than other road users. The study also showed that cyclist can inhale tons of pollutants in one trip which exposes them to various diseases.

Source: Times of India