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Cycle Superhighways - an update
Started this discussion. Last reply by John May 24, 2011. 20 Replies 0 Likes
An update on a project that will hopefully inspire Sydney transport planners is London's Cycle Superhighway (CS) concept. (pics below) Today I rode on the part finished CS8, along Chelsea embankment,…Continue
Driver behaviour - The Mary Poppins Effect
Started this discussion. Last reply by Si Mar 29, 2011. 43 Replies 0 Likes
An interesting article on the attitude of drivers to differently attired cyclists - "a lycra on a drop bar bike" vs "a skirt on an upright bike" Last week I mentioned something called the ‘Mary…Continue
Variable Message Signs
Started this discussion. Last reply by MattD Feb 14, 2011. 42 Replies 0 Likes
I did a quick scan of the variable message signs around Sydney today on http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au/#mapviewSome have useful info but…Continue
New Parramatta secure bicycle parking and shower facilities
Started this discussion. Last reply by John H Jul 16, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Parramatta council have recently opened two new secure bicycle parking facilities in Horwood Place and Erby car park centres. They include bicycle storage area includes bicycle racks, change room,…Continue
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Blue replied to MattD's discussion British Medical Journal Doctors: Don't make bike helmets compulsory in the group Helmetless riders"Thanks for the link.
As someone who tends to wear a helmet on weekdays, but rarely at weekends, I'm totally against helmet laws in this country.
I tend to find that people who cycle for fun or transport don't want helmet laws, but people…"
stephen replied to MattD's discussion British Medical Journal Doctors: Don't make bike helmets compulsory in the group Helmetless riders"Well apparently there are no net benefit to wearing a helmet according to this study.
Study downgrades protective effect of cycle helmets
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Kathy Francis replied to MattD's discussion British Medical Journal Doctors: Don't make bike helmets compulsory in the group Helmetless riders"I believe anyone in your profession who speaks out , as as you do is displaying courage. I know this is just an anecdote but... Many years ago a doctor who agreed with us about MHL became suddenly coy and unhelpful when we brought up the subject…"
Paul Martin replied to MattD's discussion British Medical Journal Doctors: Don't make bike helmets compulsory in the group Helmetless riders"I don't think I'm brave as such Kathy.
I think the reality is that for most people (including doctors) bicycle use is just not something that interests them (Cadel Evans or otherwise) and of those that do cycle, are essentially…"
Paul Martin replied to MattD's discussion British Medical Journal Doctors: Don't make bike helmets compulsory in the group Helmetless riders"(typo on Israel... whoops!)"
Kathy Francis replied to MattD's discussion British Medical Journal Doctors: Don't make bike helmets compulsory in the group Helmetless riders"Thanks for the link Matt. It is a very encouraging shift in medical opinion. I've copied the information onto Melbourne Cyclist. Also, yesterday Dr. Paul Martin used the information in an address to a helmet choice rally in Melbourne.
We…"
Paul Martin replied to MattD's discussion British Medical Journal Doctors: Don't make bike helmets compulsory in the group Helmetless riders"Good find, Matt.
In the latest BMJ there is an article on how Israil repealed their helmet law for adults to make their bike share scheme work."
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British Medical Journal Doctors: Don't make bike helmets compulsory
I read this in today's London Evening StandardBicycle helmets should not be made compulsory, doctors said today. The shock finding came in a poll of readers of the British Medical Journal.More than two thirds of the journal's readers voted against mandatory cycle helmets for adults.They said making helmet-wearing compulsory could deter people from taking up cycling - meaning they would not get the health benefits of added exercise. Detail of the survey on the British Medical Survey website…See More
MattD replied to Ben's discussion Cycle Friendly Zone"Agree on the CPH hire scheme. Not good. I'm in CPH every other month and almost every hotel will hire you a decent bike for the equiv of $20. If you're ever there on business, most companies have their own stock of bikes for company use."
MattD replied to Bob Moore's discussion Brompton folder bike hire in London"South west trains (one of six or so train companies in London) also operate a long term Brompton hire service for season ticket holders it's £100 for whole year.Not bad for a brompton that retail for…"
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