Originally Posted by
Looigi
It's not bikes that prolong lives, but the exercise. Riding a bike is has it's own risks. You can get the exercise in ways that are safer than riding a bike.
Of course, but the exercise you get by making a bike move serves another purpose - transport, and that is one of the beauties of a bicycle, it's practicality.
It's also important to note that almost nothing is without risk and so it is important to place that risk in context and consider the benefits against the risk.
Taking the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator isn't without it's risks either, but I'd doubt any doctor would caution their patients about these risks when recommending to take the stairs instead of an elevator to improve their patients health