When Kids Ride Bikes Together, Something Incredible Happens!

A recent study by Loma Linda University researchers, explored the impact of in-school cycling programs like Riding for Focus on the mental health of middle schoolers. The study revealed that cycling education positively impacts psychosocial well-being and highlighted the role of other factors in shaping students' mental health outcomes. Conducted in 2021 with over 1,200 middle schoolers aged 11 to 14, the research assessed changes in mental well-being before and after participating in the Riding for Focus program. According to the study, participation in the program was associated with improved psychosocial well-being among middle schoolers in the U.S.