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Hey Brodie I see the bike hire scheme has just commenced in London are they required to wear helmets? I think there was an article in the paper about it a couple of days ago.

If that ever passes the standards test then there is something wrong with the standard! Ridiculous.

How about making car drivers wear helmets as they receive far more head injuries than cyclists.

I like it. I find it hard to subscribe to the compulsory helmet perspective anyway.

Re Tracy – no requirements for helmets in London (nor Paris). The bicycle movement has resisted so far.

The last research I heard the London Cycling Campaign (a peak body) cite, told of decreased caution from drivers for cyclists wearing helmets (compared with those without) – the measure being the distance drivers placed between car and bike – the moral being that if someone’s wearing a helmet then they’re already safe. Read into what you will.

I like it. I’d wear it. It’s better looking than (well different to) the dorky one I’m wearing now

(Though I’d make some darker coloured ones though for those who don’t particularly do fluoro…)

The flatpack helmet is for looks, not for function I think

http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/cliff-kuang/design-innovation/almost-genius-cheap-flat-pack-recyclable-bike-helmet

[...] you go to http://www.cyclefreo.com/helmets-anyone/ and click fullscreen you’ll see what looks like a very professional helmet that has been [...]