Characteristics of older cyclists with self-perceived needs for improvement in cycling competence: SiFAr trial

Abstract

Key Summary PointsAimTo explore characteristics of community-dwelling cyclists aged 65 years and older with a self-perceived need to increase cycling competence.FindingsThe majority (68%) of this collective reported being unsafe when cycling and 41% had a bicycle fall in the past year. More than half of the participants showed at least one limitation in each of the measured cycling skills required for safe cycling.MessageKnowledge about cycling behavior, bicycle type and cycling competence of older cyclists facilitates the planning of intervention programs and road safety campaigns to prevent mobility losses and accidents.