General Cycling Discussion - Wearing a Helmut Unsafe ?

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dpara

09-12-06, 08:02 AM

Not in my book but it seems someone thinks so. Here's a link to the article.

http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowStory.asp?story=EC1128912W&news_headline=wearing_helmet_puts_cyclists_at_more_risk_

What I want to know is where you have to go to get a grant to perform studies like this.

Ricardo

09-12-06, 08:16 AM

Yes some people hold that position but thanks Lord they are a minority. Empirical evidence shows that the benfits outweigh the cons.

Ricardo.

mmerner

09-12-06, 08:59 AM

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=227440

CastIron

09-12-06, 02:34 PM

I'm pretty sure wearing some guy named "Helmut" would be unsafe for at least one party.
I'm quite the believer in helmets, however.