Hello.

Twice a day I ride bicycle for 2km along a busy city road (2x2 lanes at 50km/h).

From a health standpoint, is it recommended to wear a face mask (N95)? Does it stop exhaust fumes?

Thank you.

  • Sagrotan@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I don’t know, but I guess that depends on the specific person, I biked for 10 years through the city, 7km one way, 7km back in the evening, summer, winter, never had respiratory problems, still got none about 7 years later, my problems started when I stopped. I actually gained substantially weight :) true story. Weight’s gone, but what a fight it was.

    • Iam@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      1 year ago

      Yeah. It’s around 1.25 miles (2km). Unless it’s rush hour Mumbai or downtown Beijing I wouldn’t be too worried.

      If I was that worried I’d probably want air filters/respiration if I was running, walking or in a vehicle. But that’s just me.