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.

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.”

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Simon Mason

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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.”

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Simon Mason

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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

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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!

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/


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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

On 05/05/2012 07:51, wrote:
On May 5, 7:35 am, Simon wrote:


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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

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.

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Simon Mason

On Sat, 5 May 2012 04:56:31 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

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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.

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Simple Simon Mason - who cycles at 25mph in 20mph limits just because the limits do not apply to cyclists.
This includes exceeding the speed limit past three schools. A total disregard for the well-being of vulnerable road users.
The actions of a true psycholist.

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.

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Simon Mason