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Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs

  • Written by Anne Lusk, Lecturer in Urban Agriculture, Boston University
imageResidents at RiverWoods-Exeter, a senior living complex in New Hampshire, on a two-seat three-wheeled cycle.RiverWoods-Exeter, CC BY-ND

Most senior citizens get around in their daily lives by driving, walking or using public buses and subways. But many people in their 60s and 70s could potentially be interested in other options, such as cycling. At...

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