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Cyclists in Australia who don’t wear helmets more likely to take risks, claims study

People disobeying helmet law may be more inclined to flout other laws, says academic

Tue, Feb 05, 2013 00:37
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Twilight star Robert Pattinson falls foul of Aussie helmet laws

British actor let off with caution after fan's pics of him riding without helmet make it into papers

Thu, Jan 31, 2013 12:54
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Melbourne (© Diliff, Wiki Commons)

Melbourne cyclists plan protest against Australia’s compulsory helmet laws

Civil disobedience protest launched by new campaign group Freestyle Cyclists

Thu, Sep 27, 2012 11:12
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A Ride Down Under

As winter turns to spring in the UK, in Australia it’s the other way around. David Else joins a late season sportive in the Land Down Under

Sun, Apr 29, 2012 13:32
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South Park Lice Capades epsiode (source Comedy Central)

Brisbane woman claims city’s bike share helmet spread head lice

Council rejects claim her nephew caught - and also points out that under-18s aren't allowed to ride hire bikes

Thu, Mar 01, 2012 00:51
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Simon Gerrans in Australian national champion’s jersey (picture source – GreenEdge on Facebook

Simon Gerrans gets GreenEdge’s first win and takes Australian national road race title + video

31-year-old outsprints Team Sky's Richie Porte and Lampre-ISD's Matthew Lloyd to win title for first time

Sun, Jan 08, 2012 10:06
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Pat McQuaid © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Australia’s Chloe Hosking to apologise for calling Pat McQuaid “a bit of a dick”

Commonwealth Games medallist sticks by her point though - female cyclists deserve more recognition

Tue, Jan 03, 2012 08:47
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Dale Parker, courtesy Cycling Australia, photo, John Veage.jpg

Aussie Commonwealth Games gold medallist Dale Parker retires from cycling at age of 19

Teen training for London 2012 and who raced with RadioShack last season 'no longer feels passion for the sport'

Fri, Dec 09, 2011 22:00
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Repealing compulsory helmet laws could double number of cyclists in Sydney, says academic

An easy way for NSW state government to get more people cycling says study of Sydneysider's view

Tue, Dec 06, 2011 23:05
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Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme bikes on hire station © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Ken Livingstone says he planned ‘compulsory’ helmets for London’s cycle hire scheme

Former mayor wanted to ensure users got a helmet, but evidence from Australia shows effect on uptake

Fri, Dec 02, 2011 13:09
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