Depending on your news source, the cost-of-living crisis is either getting better, getting worse, or staying the same. In the real world, a lot of people are finding it hard to balance the books, and as families tighten their belts the ‘scooter hobby’ is an obvious candidate for cutbacks. However, before advertising your pride and joy on Scooter Trader, I’d ask you to think twice, because science says you’d be doing the wrong thing.
In 2019, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) surveyed experienced motorcyclists to see what effect riding had on them. The results should come as no surprise to most of us: stress was decreased by 28% and adrenaline production was increased by 27%. Other benefits include an increased cognitive focus, better neck alignment, a stronger core…