Cycling Past 50: A Closer Look Into the World of Older Cyclists, Year 5 Survey [Research Brief]

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Cycling Past 50: A Closer Look Into the World of Older Cyclists, Year 5 Survey [Research Brief]

2026-03-01
By Kachadoorian, Carol

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English

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Creators:

Kachadoorian, Carol
Corporate Creators:

San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
Subject/TRT Terms:

Aged Bicycle Crashes Bicycling Biological Aging Built Environment COVID-19 Cyclists Demographics Falls Gender Infrastructure Mobility Surveys Transportation Equity
Resource Type:

Brief
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; Canada
Edition:

Research Brief
Corporate Publisher:

San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute
Abstract:

This report provides information on 2700 older adults who cycle and answered the 50+ Cycling Survey, Year 5. Taken as a whole, these responses provide a rich set of information about older cyclists – when and where they cycle, why they cycle, and importantly, how cycling contributes to their mobility, social connections, and wellness often. The analysis shows that cycling remains beneficial for older adults. It contributes to their physical and mental well-being and offers mobility independence regardless of their ability to continue driving a motor vehicle. Thus, the analysis in this report can be used by transportation planners and engineers, public health professionals, those working on physical activity and wellness for older adults, cycling and aging policy advocates, and older adults themselves and their families to understand the habits and needs of this population.
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PDF
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University Transportation Centers
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