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By Rachel M Posted on October 21, 2017

The helmet brigade strikes again

There’s an article in the Telegraph that has got me all riled up. I’m not going to link to it but the headline is something like, “Teenager seriously injured because … Continue reading The helmet brigade strikes again

Categories: JournalTags: cycling, exercise, health, helmet, helmets
By Rachel M Posted on November 28, 2016November 28, 2016

Don’t swear at mothers cycling their kids to school

I was cycling my daughter to school this morning – she is only 6 years old – and a man in a van shouted at us, “You should have a … Continue reading Don’t swear at mothers cycling their kids to school

Categories: JournalTags: bikes, cycling, cycling infrastructure, exercise, helmet, helmets, saftey
By Rachel M Posted on October 4, 2016

Super review for airbag helmets

The Hövding invisible bicycle helmet has received a favourable review from a Stanford University team. We found that the airbag has the potential to reduce the acceleration of impact by a factor … Continue reading Super review for airbag helmets

Categories: JournalTags: airbags, cycling, Hövding, helmet, helmets, infrastructure
By Rachel M Posted on August 18, 2016

The anti-helmet goddess

Yesterday when I was cycling home I was a fitness goddess. Today I had steam coming out of my ears because as I was cycling uphill and at little more than walking … Continue reading The anti-helmet goddess

Categories: JournalTags: bikes, cycling, helmet
By Rachel M Posted on June 21, 2015June 24, 2015

The Hövding invisible helmet – a review

I’ve been using the Hövding – the invisible helmet – for a week now and I thought I’d write about the experience so far. I’m wearing it in this next photo … Continue reading The Hövding invisible helmet – a review

Categories: JournalTags: cycling, Hövding, helmet, helmets, review
By Rachel M Posted on June 6, 2015June 7, 2015

Bicycle helmet legislation and Hövding

Wearing a bicycle helmet is not compulsory in the UK or anywhere else in Europe and I don’t wear one when I go cycling. I am also vehemently opposed to compulsory … Continue reading Bicycle helmet legislation and Hövding

Categories: JournalTags: air-bags, bicycle, cycling, Hövding, head injury, helmet
By Rachel M Posted on October 12, 2013

Should helmets be compulsory?

I thought I’d conduct a poll (see below) to see what readers of my blog think about legislation to make helmets compulsory. One of the things I like about living … Continue reading Should helmets be compulsory?

Categories: CyclingTags: bicycle, bikes, cycling, healthcare costs, helmet, helmets, insurance

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