Originally Posted by
nancy sv
I do understand that you guys support what we're doing and will tend to give us that info. But - you are also great sources of info for all things bike related! If there were conclusive studied showing that young kids are more at risk if they cycle, then I figured you would know it. the dingbat who is criticizing us doesn't know his nose from bat****, but I just thought I'd ask if those studies exist.
I'm pretty sure they don't; not as far as kids are concerned. But there are several small studies relating to adults that can be readily Googled.
And what Carbonfibreboy says is true. Just because cycling is good for you, and most people never have these problems, that doesn't mean they don't exist. Men who experience penile numbness while riding are at risk of erectile dysfunction because they are applying pressure to the nerves and blood vessels that supply their genitals. For almost all of them, that can be fixed by the appropriate choice of saddle and a proper fit. But there are a few who simply have to give up riding to avoid permanent damage.
Nancy, I wouldn't worry about the kids at all. If they're comfortable, they're fine.