[ROAD CYCLING, DECREASED BONE DENSITY AND PROXIMAL FEMORAL FRACTURES].

Introduction: Cycling in Israel: Cycling in Israel is a common sport which is considered to be beneficial to health. However, questions arise about its impact on bone health, due to publications reporting a decrease in bone density in cyclists and the presence of fractures that characterize a relatively older population in relatively young cyclists. Exercise and bone health: It has been proven that a sporty lifestyle, exercise in general and cycling in particular, lowers the chance of fractures of the proximal femur.