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Wiggle rides into Twitter storm over ‘make helmets compulsory’ blog

Social media turns on online bike shop after guest post blog

Wed, Nov 06, 2013 11:32
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Laura Trott (copyright Britishcycling.org.uk)

“It’s not always the car’s fault” – Laura Trott says reckless cyclists to blame if they get hurt & helmets should be compulsory

Double Olympic champion says riders breaking law shouldn't be surprised if they get hit

Fri, Aug 30, 2013 11:53
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Bradley Wiggins on the podium at London 2012 (copyright www.britishcycling.org.uk)

Sir Bradley Wiggins: Cycle helmets should be compulsory, and iPods banned while riding bike

Meanwhile Laura Trott says cycle training should be on the National Curriculum

Fri, Aug 23, 2013 07:30
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Top scientists on cycle helmets: “The debate will go on (and on and on…)”

Science writer Ben Goldacre & statistician David Spiegelhalter cast critical eye over helmet studies. Conclusion? It's complicated...

Wed, Jun 12, 2013 15:55
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Surgeons in Scotland debate the helmet issue – do they increase cyclists’ safety or not?

Neurosurgeon argues for wearing them... trauma specialist (who chairs CTC Scotland) opposes compulsion

Wed, Feb 27, 2013 11:04
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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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Cambridge Cycling Campaign motion on helmets and hi-viz overwhelmingly backed by members

Motion urging withdrawal of support for events requiring helmets and hi-viz passed by 44 votes to 10

Thu, Nov 08, 2012 10:05
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Cambridge Cycling Campaign to debate withdrawing support for events promoting helmets and hi-viz

Motion at next Tuesday's AGM takes cue from move by Lothian campaigners Spokes earlier this year

Wed, Oct 31, 2012 11:33
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Canadian research claims cyclists with helmets three times less likely to die from head injury

Researchers analysed coroner's records for fatalities of cyclists in Ontario

Tue, Oct 16, 2012 22:02
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Children cycling – pic credit European Cyclists Federation

Helmet laws discourage safe cyclists – says new study

Possible that laws discourage those cyclists with the lowest accident risk

Sat, Aug 11, 2012 10:13
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