Pedal power pays off: the benefits of mountain biking outweigh the risks

New Curtin research into injuries suffered by trail users has found that mountain biking is not the dangerous, injury-ridden sport reserved for thrill seekers and that the health benefits outweigh the risks. Researchers analyzed data from dozens of studies around the world, including Australia, involving 220,935 injured mountain bikers and 17,757 injured hikers. The study…