Sam Barker

Sam is a keen touring cyclist and former road cyclist with Brixton Cycles Club, though these days he racks up more miles on his Brompton. A freelance journalist, he lives on a narrowboat with his greyhound, Meg.

Perhaps my helmet did save my life — but that doesn’t mean you need to wear one

Sam Barker still lives with the after-affects of severe concussion following a collision ten years ago. While he'll never be able to conclude if his bike helmet saved his life that day, he has concluded that they shouldn't be mandatory

Sam Barker