A Conversation for Cyclists: be safe - be seen as a bad target
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Recumbentman Posted Nov 11, 2003
Thank you Number Six -- I remember you were encouraging about my very first entry (also on cycling -- A901036 "Recumbent Bikes - the Future is Laid-back") almost a year ago. 
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Recumbentman Posted Nov 25, 2003
Just sent the URL of this entry to http://www.cyclehelmets.org.
And of course I couldn't help revising correcting and improving it just a little . . .
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Recumbentman Posted Nov 25, 2003
Interesting site, http://www.cyclehemets.org
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The road users most at risk from head injury are pedestrians and young drivers.
In Great Britain, 6 times more pedestrians and 18 times more motor vehicle occupants suffer lethal head injuries than cyclists. Pedestrians and motor vehicle occupants also suffer more lethal injuries to the abdomen and thorax.
Children are 2.6 times more likely to suffer head injury through jumping and falling than by cycling.
More than 99% of head injuries seen by UK hospitals do not involve road cyclists.
Helmets for motorists are much more effective than those for cyclists and more beneficial than seat belts, interior padding or air bags. Their potential for reducing injury is 17 times greater than that of cycle helmets.
Each statement cites relevant studies/sources.
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