Scientific Study Shows E-Bikes Benefit A Surprising Part Of The Body

07 Feb 2026 | Abstracted from Electrek

Older adults riding e‑bikes gain unexpected cognitive and mental‑health benefits, according to a University of Reading and Oxford Brookes study. Riders aged 50–83 who cycled about 90 minutes per week for eight weeks showed measurable improvements in brain function and well‑being, and e‑bikes provided benefits equal to or greater than traditional bikes.

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