Getting back into fitness? I weighed up cycling vs running to find out the benefits of each

Woman riding a bike overlooking a view with helmet and shorts on next to woman running along city path at sunset, representing cycling vs running.

There are only a few differences between cycling vs running after all, and deciding which camp you want to fall into will largely be dictated by your lifestyle, the area you live in, and the equipment you already have.

For example, if you already own a pair of the best running shoes, but no bike shorts, you'll likely be jogging your next 5km rather than taking it on two wheels.