U.S. Experts in Bicycling Research

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Dec. 21, 2013 - PRLog -- As we continue our weekly Stay Active announcements to emphasize the ‘wellness’ component of healthcare, Expertscape.com is pleased to recognize U.S. leadership in research on bicycling. According to Scientific American magazine, ‘the bicycle is the most efficient human-powered means of transportation in terms of energy a person must expend to travel a given distance.’ And while it is worth noting that the bicycle has had a profound social and economic impact on daily life throughout the world, it is also a popular form of sport and exercise with tremendous physiological benefits.

We would like to acknowledgethe discoveries that come from such research efforts and recognize these three individual experts and institutions (http://www.expertscape.com/leaders/bicycling-usa) for their work to advance our understanding of the mechanics, safety, biochemistry and health benefits of this popular sport and efficient mode of transportation:

     Top U.S. Experts – Bicycling Research
     1.     Dr. James Sallis - University of California San Diego
     2.     Dr. David Nieman - Appalachian State University
     3.     Dr. Carl Foster - University of Wisconsin

     Top U.S. Institutions – Bicycling Research
     1.     University of Wisconsin
     2.     University of Utah
     3.     University of California San Diego

To view Expertscape’s comprehensive results for bicycling research, covering hundreds of experts and thousands of research papers worldwide, visit http://expertscape.com/ex/bicycling.

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