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Reduction in relative risk of death for regular cyclists

Physical activity index (kcal)
Relative risk of death
(all cause mortality)
Miles / week
Mins/day 5 days/week at:
10mph
20mph
<500
1.00
<16
<20
<10
500-999
0.78
16-33
20-40
10-20
1000-1499
0.73
33-50
40-60
20-30
1500-1999
0.63
50-67
60-80
30-40
2000-2499
0.62
67-83
80-100
40-50
2500-2999
0.52
83-100
100-120
50-60
3000-3499
0.46
100-117
120-140
60-70
>3500
0.62
>117
>140
>70

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