Re: helmets increase danger

[Derek C]

On 24 May, 10:37, Peter Clinch > wrote:
> Derek C wrote:
> > These studies might prove useful:
>
> >http://depts.washington.edu/hiprc/practices/topic/bicycles/helmeteffe...
>
> Well, they might, but many of them are from a source that's been
> responsible for some /highly/ questionable work in the area.
>
> As you'd know if you read the originals with a critical eye, rather than
> stopping at the nice sounding headlines.
>
> Pete.
> --
So a reputable educational organisation is wrong and
'cyclehelmets.org' is right? Pull the other one!

Derek C

[JMS]

On Mon, 24 May 2010 11:47:22 +0100, Peter Clinch
> wrote:

>Derek C wrote:
>
>> So a reputable educational organisation is wrong
>
>It's not impossible. Further note that education doesn't equate to
>quality research.
>
>> 'cyclehelmets.org' is right?
>
>It's not impossible. After all, the editorial board contains folk who
>work for a "reputable educational organisation",


and now you are taking the ****.

The editorial board has Guy Chapman as a member

credibility of editorial board = zilch

If the editorial board were as honest as you would have us believe -
how come they have not corrected errors pointed out to them?



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Many cyclists are proving the need for registration by their contempt for the Highway Code and laws.

The answer:
All cyclists over 16 to take compulsory test, have compulsory insurance, and be registered.
Registration number to be clearly visible on the back of mandatory hi-viz vest.
Habitual law breakers' cycles confiscated and crushed.
(With thanks to KeithT for the idea)

[JMS]

On Mon, 24 May 2010 11:47:22 +0100, Peter Clinch
> wrote:

>Derek C wrote:
>
>> So a reputable educational organisation is wrong
>
>It's not impossible. Further note that education doesn't equate to
>quality research.
>
>> 'cyclehelmets.org' is right?
>
>It's not impossible. After all, the editorial board contains folk who
>work for a "reputable educational organisation", and also who are
>reputable expert witnesses on cycling safety, and also who run companies
>trusted by the UK government to test helmets


Oh really - perhaps you could tell us the name of these "companies"
perhaps give us an idea of their size - you know turnover - number of
staff - that sort of thing.

I guess if they are "trusted" by the Government - then they will have
some sort of qualifications - certification - registration - that sort
of thing.

Could you perhaps point us to them?

--
Many cyclists are proving the need for registration by their contempt for the Highway Code and laws.

The answer:
All cyclists over 16 to take compulsory test, have compulsory insurance, and be registered.
Registration number to be clearly visible on the back of mandatory hi-viz vest.
Habitual law breakers' cycles confiscated and crushed.
(With thanks to KeithT for the idea)