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Does RoSPA recommend wearing a cycle helmet?
http://www.rospa.com/faqs/detail.aspx?faq=364
RoSPA recommends that cyclists wear a cycle helmet that meets a recognised safety standard. Cycle helmets, when correctly worn, are effective in reducing the risk of receiving major head or brain injuries in an accident. They do not guarantee protection, nor prevent accidents from happening in the first place, but wearing a cycle helmet is a simple, low cost and effective way that individual cyclists can protect themselves. A cycle helmet cushions the head in a fall, providing a last line of defence between your head and the ground. It reduces the force of an impact before it reaches your head and brain. The hard outer shell spreads the force of a blow over a wider area than the initial impact site. |
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Two in three commuters believe Britain's roads unfit for cycling,according to Brake survey
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Two out of three commuters believe that most of Britain’s roads are unfit for cycling, according to the findings of a survey carried out by the road safety charity Brake in partnership with Bolt Burdon Kemp solicitors. Publication of the results coincides with the charity and the law firm jointly launching a campaign, called Cycle For Life, which calls for safer conditions for cyclists. The survey of 1,550 commuters identified the perception that it is dangerous to cycle on the roads as the major barrier to more people switching to two wheels for their commute, with 35 per cent claiming they would switch to cycling if their route to work were less dangerous. Just under half, 46 per cent, said that they would increase the number of local journeys they made by bike if the roads were safer. Around one in two respondents, 47 per cent, said that they already use a bike on roads, but 64 per cent of those only did so on an occasional basis. Women were far more likely than men never to cycle on roads, at 64 per cent against 43 per cent. Meanwhile, 39 per cent of males thought roads in their area were safe to cycle on, against 29 per cent of females. Just 10 per cent of those surveyed – 13 per cent of men and 7 per cent of women – currently use a bike to commute, whether as their sole form of transport or as part of a journey involving different modes such as cycling to the station then taking a train. Cycle commuter By age, people in their late 20s were more likely than those in any other age group to commute by bike and to believe local roads were safe. Some 83 per cent of those taking part in the survey said they would support the introduction of features such as cycle paths in their local area, against 13 per cent who already benefit from such infrastructure, while 73 per cent would like 20mph zones in their neighbourhood, compared to 15 per cent who already have them. In the Cycle For Life campaign, Brake and Bolt Burdon Kemp are appealing for: Local authorities to implement widespread 20mph limits in communities to protect cyclists and pedestrians, and more traffic-free and segregated cycle paths on commuter routes and connecting homes and community facilities Government to encourage and fund more local authorities to take these steps Drivers to slow down to 20mph in communities and look out for cyclists, especially at junctions and on bends Employers to play their part in promoting safe cycling, raising awareness about safe driving to protect cyclists, and ensuring commercial vehicles have the latest blind spot devices. Organisations signing up to back the campaign will get guidance on promoting safe cycling. Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive of Brake, commented: “It’s positive the government is working to encourage cycling to improve health and reduce pollution, but it must also ensure roads are safe for cyclists. “Widespread 20mph limits and cycle paths where people live and work would encourage more people to cycle, without their lives being threatened by fast traffic. “It would also, crucially, help prevent those already cycling from falling victim to devastating crashes. “This survey shows the huge amount of public support for safe cycling. “We’re calling on the authorities, employers, and the driving public to act upon this, to enable people to take to their bikes without fear.” Cheryl Abrahams, Partner at Bolt Burdon Kemp, added: “These results show that more people would be encouraged to cycle if roads were perceived as being safer for cyclists. “In view of the many positive benefits cycling can have on health, the environment and people’s finances, this has to be encouraged. “Through our work with injured cyclists all over the country, we understand the difficulties that cyclists on the road face. “We have seen the devastation that road crashes can cause and that’s why we are working with Brake on the Cycle for life campaign and we call on the government to do more to ensure that roads are safer for cyclists.” http://road.cc/content/news/57701-tw...g-brake-survey -- Simon Mason |
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Does RoSPA recommend wearing a cycle helmet?
"Mr. Benn" wrote in message ... http://www.rospa.com/faqs/detail.aspx?faq=364 snip http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/info/cycle_helmets.pdf |
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Two in three commuters believe Britain's roads unfit for cycling,according to Brake survey
On May 5, 7:35*am, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: Two out of three commuters believe that most of Britain’s roads are unfit for cycling, according to the findings of a survey carried out by the road safety charity Brake in partnership with Bolt Burdon Kemp solicitors. Publication of the results coincides with the charity and the law firm jointly launching a campaign, called Cycle For Life, which calls for safer conditions for cyclists. The survey of 1,550 commuters identified the perception that it is dangerous to cycle on the roads as the major barrier to more people switching to two wheels for their commute, with 35 per cent claiming they would switch to cycling if their route to work were less dangerous. Just under half, 46 per cent, said that they would increase the number of local journeys they made by bike if the roads were safer. Around one in two respondents, 47 per cent, said that they already use a bike on roads, but 64 per cent of those only did so on an occasional basis. Women were far more likely than men never to cycle on roads, at 64 per cent against 43 per cent. Meanwhile, 39 per cent of males thought roads in their area were safe to cycle on, against 29 per cent of females. Just 10 per cent of those surveyed – 13 per cent of men and 7 per cent of women – currently use a bike to commute, whether as their sole form of transport or as part of a journey involving different modes such as cycling to the station then taking a train. Cycle commuter By age, people in their late 20s were more likely than those in any other age group to commute by bike and to believe local roads were safe. Some 83 per cent of those taking part in the survey said they would support the introduction of features such as cycle paths in their local area, against 13 per cent who already benefit from such infrastructure, while 73 per cent would like 20mph zones in their neighbourhood, compared to 15 per cent who already have them. In the Cycle For Life campaign, Brake and Bolt Burdon Kemp are appealing for: Local authorities to implement widespread 20mph limits in communities to protect cyclists and pedestrians, and more traffic-free and segregated cycle paths on commuter routes and connecting homes and community facilities Government to encourage and fund more local authorities to take these steps Drivers to slow down to 20mph in communities and look out for cyclists, especially at junctions and on bends Employers to play their part in promoting safe cycling, raising awareness about safe driving to protect cyclists, and ensuring commercial vehicles have the latest blind spot devices. Organisations signing up to back the campaign will get guidance on promoting safe cycling. Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive of Brake, commented: “It’s positive the government is working to encourage cycling to improve health and reduce pollution, but it must also ensure roads are safe for cyclists. “Widespread 20mph limits and cycle paths where people live and work would encourage more people to cycle, without their lives being threatened by fast traffic. “It would also, crucially, help prevent those already cycling from falling victim to devastating crashes. “This survey shows the huge amount of public support for safe cycling. “We’re calling on the authorities, employers, and the driving public to act upon this, to enable people to take to their bikes without fear.” Cheryl Abrahams, Partner at Bolt Burdon Kemp, added: “These results show that more people would be encouraged to cycle if roads were perceived as being safer for cyclists. “In view of the many positive benefits cycling can have on health, the environment and people’s finances, this has to be encouraged. “Through our work with injured cyclists all over the country, we understand the difficulties that cyclists on the road face. “We have seen the devastation that road crashes can cause and that’s why we are working with Brake on the Cycle for life campaign and we call on the government to do more to ensure that roads are safer for cyclists.” http://road.cc/content/news/57701-tw...elieve-britain... Copied to urd with permission Simon Mason |
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Two in three commuters believe Britain's roads unfit for cycling, according to Brake survey
"Simon Mason" wrote in message ... QUOTE: Two out of three commuters believe that most of Britain’s roads are unfit for cycling, according to the findings of a survey carried out by the road safety charity Brake in partnership with Bolt Burdon Kemp solicitors. Publication of the results coincides with the charity and the law firm jointly launching a campaign, called Cycle For Life, which calls for safer conditions for cyclists. The survey of 1,550 commuters identified the perception that it is dangerous to cycle on the roads as the major barrier to more people switching to two wheels for their commute, with 35 per cent claiming they would switch to cycling if their route to work were less dangerous. Just under half, 46 per cent, said that they would increase the number of local journeys they made by bike if the roads were safer. Around one in two respondents, 47 per cent, said that they already use a bike on roads, but 64 per cent of those only did so on an occasional basis. Women were far more likely than men never to cycle on roads, at 64 per cent against 43 per cent. Meanwhile, 39 per cent of males thought roads in their area were safe to cycle on, against 29 per cent of females. Just 10 per cent of those surveyed – 13 per cent of men and 7 per cent of women – currently use a bike to commute, whether as their sole form of transport or as part of a journey involving different modes such as cycling to the station then taking a train. Cycle commuter By age, people in their late 20s were more likely than those in any other age group to commute by bike and to believe local roads were safe. Some 83 per cent of those taking part in the survey said they would support the introduction of features such as cycle paths in their local area, against 13 per cent who already benefit from such infrastructure, while 73 per cent would like 20mph zones in their neighbourhood, compared to 15 per cent who already have them. In the Cycle For Life campaign, Brake and Bolt Burdon Kemp are appealing for: Local authorities to implement widespread 20mph limits in communities to protect cyclists and pedestrians, and more traffic-free and segregated cycle paths on commuter routes and connecting homes and community facilities Government to encourage and fund more local authorities to take these steps Drivers to slow down to 20mph in communities and look out for cyclists, especially at junctions and on bends Employers to play their part in promoting safe cycling, raising awareness about safe driving to protect cyclists, and ensuring commercial vehicles have the latest blind spot devices. Organisations signing up to back the campaign will get guidance on promoting safe cycling. Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive of Brake, commented: “It’s positive the government is working to encourage cycling to improve health and reduce pollution, but it must also ensure roads are safe for cyclists. “Widespread 20mph limits and cycle paths where people live and work would encourage more people to cycle, without their lives being threatened by fast traffic. “It would also, crucially, help prevent those already cycling from falling victim to devastating crashes. “This survey shows the huge amount of public support for safe cycling. “We’re calling on the authorities, employers, and the driving public to act upon this, to enable people to take to their bikes without fear.” Cheryl Abrahams, Partner at Bolt Burdon Kemp, added: “These results show that more people would be encouraged to cycle if roads were perceived as being safer for cyclists. “In view of the many positive benefits cycling can have on health, the environment and people’s finances, this has to be encouraged. “Through our work with injured cyclists all over the country, we understand the difficulties that cyclists on the road face. “We have seen the devastation that road crashes can cause and that’s why we are working with Brake on the Cycle for life campaign and we call on the government to do more to ensure that roads are safer for cyclists.” http://road.cc/content/news/57701-tw...g-brake-survey -- Simon Mason with regard to "Drivers to slow down to 20mph in communities and look out for cyclists, especially at junctions and on bends" I think on reflection, parts of the continent have it right reducing there urban speed from 50kph to 25kph, so we should reduce ours from 30mph to 15mph in all urban areas. Don't get your knickers in a twist it's only my opinion! |
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Two in three commuters believe Britain's roads unfit for cycling,according to Brake survey
On 05/05/2012 07:35, Simon Mason wrote:
road safety charity Brake Brake is a fake charity. Try again... http://fakecharities.org/2009/03/charity-1093244/ -- 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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Two in three commuters believe Britain's roads unfit for cycling,according to Brake survey
On May 5, 7:53*am, "Jolly polly" wrote:
with regard to "Drivers to slow down to 20mph in communities and look out for cyclists, especially at junctions and on bends" I think on reflection, parts of the continent have it right reducing there urban speed from 50kph to 25kph, so we should reduce ours from 30mph to 15mph in all urban areas. Don't get your knickers in a twist it's only my opinion! Well - since I cycle through a city with 125 20mph zones with severe road humps I would definitely support your veiwpoint. 20 mph is about right though - I can't see the poor dears putting up with 15mph. -- Simon Mason |
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Two in three commuters believe Britain's roads unfit for cycling, according to Brake survey
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Two in three commuters believe Britain's roads unfit for cycling,according to Brake survey
On May 5, 7:53*am, "Jolly polly" wrote:
with regard to "Drivers to slow down to 20mph in communities and look out for cyclists, especially at junctions and on bends" I think on reflection, parts of the continent have it right reducing there urban speed from 50kph to 25kph, so we should reduce ours from 30mph to 15mph in all urban areas. Don't get your knickers in a twist it's only my opinion! Since I will be driving through Germany in three weeks time, I will have the novel experience of driving at 130mph AND 15 mph in the same country. Should be fun. -- Simon Mason |
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