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"Cyclist talks of impact collision had on his life"
It also says that 15% of cyclists hit by a car are likely to die.
"I've just met an extremely inspiring cyclist called Andrew Curran. He was hit by a car while out cycling near Box Hill last May and nearly died. It was three weeks before his wedding. Here is my full interview with him:..." More with video. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17292780 -- . A driving licence is sometimes a licence to kill. |
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"Cyclist talks of impact collision had on his life"
On Wed, 7 Mar 2012 22:35:46 -0800 (PST), Doug
wrote: It also says that 15% of cyclists hit by a car are likely to die. "I've just met an extremely inspiring cyclist called Andrew Curran. He was hit by a car while out cycling near Box Hill last May and nearly died. It was three weeks before his wedding. Here is my full interview with him:..." More with video. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17292780 Oh God! Now you've let the cat out of the bag... "He is also an advocate of cycling helmets and says wearing one saved his life. He's getting married soon. We wish him well." |
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"Cyclist talks of impact collision had on his life"
On Mar 8, 7:06*am, Bertie Wooster wrote:
On Wed, 7 Mar 2012 22:35:46 -0800 (PST), Doug wrote: It also says that 15% of cyclists hit by a car are likely to die. "I've just met an extremely inspiring cyclist called Andrew Curran. He was hit by a car while out cycling near Box Hill last May and nearly died. It was three weeks before his wedding. Here is my full interview with him:..." More with video. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17292780 Oh God! Now you've let the cat out of the bag... "He is also an advocate of cycling helmets and says wearing one saved his life. He's getting married soon. We wish him well." Hmm! So how then did he get a fractured skull and his helmet didn't protect him against his several other very serious, life-threatening injuries. Helmets are merely a tokenistic protection perception, like all the other advice handed out to cyclists in an attempt to divert responsibility away from the real danger posed to cyclists, which is dangerous drivers who are allowed to continue using our roads. -- . A driving licence is sometimes a licence to kill. |
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"Cyclist talks of impact collision had on his life"
On 08/03/2012 07:16, Doug wrote:
On Mar 8, 7:06 am, Bertie wrote: On Wed, 7 Mar 2012 22:35:46 -0800 (PST), wrote: It also says that 15% of cyclists hit by a car are likely to die. "I've just met an extremely inspiring cyclist called Andrew Curran. He was hit by a car while out cycling near Box Hill last May and nearly died. It was three weeks before his wedding. Here is my full interview with him:..." More with video. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17292780 Oh God! Now you've let the cat out of the bag... "He is also an advocate of cycling helmets and says wearing one saved his life. He's getting married soon. We wish him well." Hmm! So how then did he get a fractured skull From impact (mechanical) damage to the skull which would otherwise have been worse (meaning fatal)? and his helmet didn't protect him against his several other very serious, life-threatening injuries. But then again, it wasn't meant to, was it? Just like air-bags and a fastened seat belt won't sufficiently protect the driver and most passengers in a car which slams into an underground concrete pillar at 70 mph. |
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"Cyclist talks of impact collision had on his life"
On Mar 8, 6:35*am, Doug wrote:
It also says that 15% of cyclists hit by a car are likely to die. "I've just met an extremely inspiring cyclist called Andrew Curran. He was hit by a car while out cycling near Box Hill last May and nearly died. It was three weeks before his wedding. Here is my full interview with him:..." More with video. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17292780 -- . A driving licence is sometimes a licence to kill. A very sobering story - thanks for sharing it with us. Those stories are one reason that I give thanks every day that I am fit and healthy. -- Simon Mason |
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"Cyclist talks of impact collision had on his life"
On 08/03/2012 08:05, Simon Mason wrote:
On Mar 8, 6:35 am, wrote: It also says that 15% of cyclists hit by a car are likely to die. "I've just met an extremely inspiring cyclist called Andrew Curran. He was hit by a car while out cycling near Box Hill last May and nearly died. It was three weeks before his wedding. Here is my full interview with him:..." More with video. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17292780 -- . A driving licence is sometimes a licence to kill. A very sobering story Oh the irony... -- Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster University |
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"Cyclist talks of impact collision had on his life"
On 08/03/2012 07:16, Doug wrote:
On Mar 8, 7:06 am, Bertie wrote: On Wed, 7 Mar 2012 22:35:46 -0800 (PST), wrote: It also says that 15% of cyclists hit by a car are likely to die. "I've just met an extremely inspiring cyclist called Andrew Curran. He was hit by a car while out cycling near Box Hill last May and nearly died. It was three weeks before his wedding. Here is my full interview with him:..." More with video. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17292780 Oh God! Now you've let the cat out of the bag... "He is also an advocate of cycling helmets and says wearing one saved his life. He's getting married soon. We wish him well." Hmm! So how then did he get a fractured skull and his helmet didn't protect him against his several other very serious, life-threatening injuries. Helmets are merely a tokenistic protection perception, like all the other advice handed out to cyclists in an attempt to divert responsibility away from the real danger posed to cyclists, which is dangerous drivers who are allowed to continue using our roads. The Porky Chapman Helmet Test. 1] Wear a cycle helmet & allow someone to hit you on the head with a hammer. 2] Repeat, but without wearing the cycle helmet. Record which one hurts the most & causes most trauma. -- . A driving licence is sometimes a licence to thrill. -- Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster University |
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"Cyclist talks of impact collision had on his life"
On Mar 8, 7:06*am, Bertie Wooster wrote:
On Wed, 7 Mar 2012 22:35:46 -0800 (PST), Doug wrote: It also says that 15% of cyclists hit by a car are likely to die. "I've just met an extremely inspiring cyclist called Andrew Curran. He was hit by a car while out cycling near Box Hill last May and nearly died. It was three weeks before his wedding. Here is my full interview with him:..." More with video. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17292780 Oh God! Now you've let the cat out of the bag... "He is also an advocate of cycling helmets and says wearing one saved his life. He's getting married soon. We wish him well." Ah well - that his his chioce. After a few weeks he will chuck it into the bin as a waste of time like my mate did after his lass got him to wear one. -- Simon Mason |
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"Cyclist talks of impact collision had on his life"
JNugent wrote:
On 08/03/2012 07:16, Doug wrote: On Mar 8, 7:06 am, Bertie wrote: On Wed, 7 Mar 2012 22:35:46 -0800 (PST), wrote: It also says that 15% of cyclists hit by a car are likely to die. "I've just met an extremely inspiring cyclist called Andrew Curran. He was hit by a car while out cycling near Box Hill last May and nearly died. It was three weeks before his wedding. Here is my full interview with him:..." More with video. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17292780 Oh God! Now you've let the cat out of the bag... "He is also an advocate of cycling helmets and says wearing one saved his life. He's getting married soon. We wish him well." Hmm! So how then did he get a fractured skull From impact (mechanical) damage to the skull which would otherwise have been worse (meaning fatal)? thats rather unlikely. and his helmet didn't protect him against his several other very serious, life-threatening injuries. But then again, it wasn't meant to, was it? Just like air-bags and a fastened seat belt won't sufficiently protect the driver and most passengers in a car which slams into an underground concrete pillar at 70 mph. are you really comparing airbags and seatbelts to cycle helmet? Roger |
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"Cyclist talks of impact collision had on his life"
On Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:05:07 -0800 (PST), Simon Mason
wrote: On Mar 8, 6:35*am, Doug wrote: It also says that 15% of cyclists hit by a car are likely to die. "I've just met an extremely inspiring cyclist called Andrew Curran. He was hit by a car while out cycling near Box Hill last May and nearly died. It was three weeks before his wedding. Here is my full interview with him:..." More with video. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17292780 -- . A driving licence is sometimes a licence to kill. A very sobering story - thanks for sharing it with us. Those stories are one reason that I give thanks every day that I am fit and healthy. "give thanks" - eh? To anyone in particular? Do I detect a god-botherer? |
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