"Glad to see you have examined the issues, Oscar. That does not come through in your original comment at all.
There is quite a difference between the use of helmets for "extreme" riding, where all sorts of PPE could sensibly be employed,…"
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Petition to reform helmet laws
Started this discussion. Last reply by Neil Nov 18, 2012. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Freestyle Cyclists Australia and New Zealand have a petition going on the home page of their website. The petition calls for the reform of Australia and New Zealands helmet laws to promote cycling in…Continue
British Medical Journal Doctors against mandatory bicycle helmets for adults.
Started this discussion. Last reply by John E. Aug 2, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Two thirds of British Medical Journal Doctors don't want mandatory bicycle helmets for adults. From todays London Evening Standard : Bicycle Helmets should not be made compulsory, doctors said…Continue
Punk Commute comes to Melbourne
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alan Tonkin Jul 31, 2011. 37 Replies 0 Likes
The indefatigable Sue Abbott is bringing the protest ride Punk Commute to Central Melbourne.Sue is well known for her tireless efforts to persuade the Government of New South Wales to repeal the…Continue
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Kathy Francis replied to Kathy Francis's discussion Petition to reform helmet laws"Oscar, not everyone who is fined for riding without a helmet is at high risk of fracturing their skull. People are being fined for riding carefully at 12kph on off-road bike trails. These people, through exercising, are actually reducing…"
Oscar Weasley replied to Kathy Francis's discussion Petition to reform helmet laws"I'm not ignorant thanks Neil. I've read widely on this issue, acknowledge that much of the data is contradictory, and have a different opinion (it would seem) to you. I do know however, that I have hit come off a MTB several times, and hit…"
Kathy Francis replied to Kathy Francis's discussion Petition to reform helmet laws"No Oscar, there is no evidence that this is true. Helmets are designed to protect the head from cuts, bruises and abrasions sustained in low speed collisions . They are not tested for crashes at speeds greater than 20kph. Neither the…"
Neil replied to Kathy Francis's discussion Petition to reform helmet laws"Ignorance of the issue such as you display with that comment, Oscar, is a large part of the issue!"
Oscar Weasley replied to Kathy Francis's discussion Petition to reform helmet laws"What is the issue? A helmet saves you from death/brain damage and saves taxpayers health dollars."
Kathy Francis posted a discussionPetition to reform helmet laws
Freestyle Cyclists Australia and New Zealand have a petition going on the home page of their website. The petition calls for the reform of Australia and New Zealands helmet laws to promote cycling in the two countries.This petition is not about the performance of helmets in a given situation, or about peoples preference for wearing a helmet when cycling. It is about whether people who choose to ride without a helmet should be fined for doing so. The law currently imposes a fine for riding…See More
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Utility/Transport, Recreational, S.L.U.T (Sustainable Low Cost Transport)
- Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
- Kyneton
- Now tell us about your bicycles ...
- Austrian puch promenade
- What is the best thing about riding?
- The wind in the hair
- A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
- Formerly a keen utility cyclist who jumped on my bike whenever I needed to go somewhere. Refuse absolutely to wear a helmet. Eventually was forced to give up most cycling, but not without a fight. Looking for people in Victoria interested in trying to change the helmet laws.
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