The study showed that cycling is the healthiest mode of transport and is associated with better self-perceived general health better mental health greater vitality lower self-perceived stress and fewer feelings of loneliness. The findings suggest that active transport --especially cycling-- should be encouraged in order to improve health and increase social interaction said lead author Avila Palencia from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Barcelona Spain. The second most beneficial transport mode walking was associated with good self-perceived general health greater vitality and more contact with friends and/or family. Ours is the first study to associate the use
