He was an enthusiastic cyclist, swimmer and walker, and both on his visits to foreign universities or to international conferences, however varied the available modes of transport might be, Chapman could always be relied on to arrive on a bicycle.
Siya ay isang masigasig siklista, swimmer at panlakad, at pareho sa kanyang mga pagbisita sa banyagang unibersidad o sa international Conferences, subalit iba-iba ang mga magagamit na mode ng mga sasakyan ay maaaring, magtitingi ay palaging magiging relied sa dumating sa isang bisikleta.