I've always thought country dwellers were a fitter bunch than their urban counterparts.
But it seems this may not be the case if new research from Holland is anything to go by.
It shows that people living in rural areas cycle - and indeed, walk - substantially less than those in towns and cities.
Although those living in the countryside spend more time gardening, they cycled less and spent an hour less walking each week than urban inhabitants - despite having a wealth of pleasant places to roam.
The difference was thought to be down to rural residents relying on cars and public transport to reach shops and other amenities, rather than walking or cycling on short everyday journeys.
Country life does, however, have health benefits, according to the researchers, with several studies showing that being closer to nature aids recovery from stress.
To be honest, I hate cycling and going anywhere near a bicycle makes me feel stressed so I think I'll carry on avoiding the two-wheeled option.