BUPA launches cycling website.

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Simon M.

Cruddy bell! It's not bad at all.

Gold star to BUPA.

Cheers, helen s

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Simon Mason typed:

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And what good advice it gives ..

I don't think I've seen a more balanced viewpoint in a long
while .. 😉

"Choosing a cycle helmet Cycle helmets are VAT free,
inexpensive and comfortable. Many authorities, including the
British Medical Association, recommend wearing one when
cycling. The question of whether or not cycle helmets can
protect you in a major accident is still unresolved, but
they will offer some protection from low-speed accidents and
will help to keep the rain out.

When buying a helmet, try different models to find one that
gives a snug, comfortable fit. Ensure the internal pads and
fixing straps are adjusted so that the front of the helmet
runs horizontally just above the eyebrows, not halfway up
your head. Look out for helmets that conform to one of the
international safety standards. The most stringent of these
standards is B95 from the SNELL Memorial Institute.

Just one word of advice, now that you are fully helmeted,
gloved and highly visible don't use this as an excuse to
take more risks!"

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Paul ...

(8(|) ... Homer Rocks

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And what good advice it gives ..

<snip> Yes, I was impressed. It looks like the author
bothered doing some Actual Research rather than just
punting out the usual "common sense" which has to be a Good
Thing. Quick hunt-ette through my employer's sites (the
NHS, that is) reveals nothing so obviously targeted as
BUPA's cycling site.

Pete.
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" The question of whether or not cycle helmets can protect
you in a major accident is still unresolved"

A juggernaut up the jacksey will be uncomfortable with or
without a helmet!!

T

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Gold star to BUPA.

BUPA have a bottom line. That's different from a campaigning
agenda. And it seems likely their Clients are, on average,
neutral on roads issues.

So not _too_ surprising that they don't peddle
feelgood nonsense.

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bupa.co.ukhealthy livingOpen ↗
/lifestyle/exerci se/cycling/

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" The question of whether or not cycle helmets can protect
you in a major accident is still unresolved"

A juggernaut up the jacksey will be uncomfortable with or
without a helmet!!

But why wear a helmet on your jacksey ...

I'll get me coat ... 😉

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Nick Kew said:

So not _too_ surprising that they don't peddle feelgood
nonsense.

The problem a lot of us have is the feel *bad* nonsense
that's usually trotted out, often along the lines of
inferring "you are doomed if you do not cycle in a helmet in
a marked cycle lane". That is nonsense, but it doesn't make
me feel very good...

Pete.
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ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital Fax 44 1382
640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK net
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A juggernaut up the jacksey will be uncomfortable with or
without a helmet!!

But why wear a helmet on your jacksey ...

To protect from saddle sore.

- Richard

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" The question of whether or not cycle helmets can protect
you in a major accident is still unresolved"

A juggernaut up the jacksey will be uncomfortable with or
without a helmet!!

If anyone asks, tell them that their computer came packed in
10 times as much polystyrene and they wouldn't expect it to
function after being hit by a car, would they?!

Robert

Robert McDonald said:

Quoted message said:

" The question of whether or not cycle helmets can protect
you in a major accident is still unresolved"

A juggernaut up the jacksey will be uncomfortable with or
without a helmet!!

If anyone asks, tell them that their computer came packed
in 10 times as much polystyrene and they wouldn't expect
it to function after being hit by a car, would they?!

Robert

That's a rather good comparison/visual image.

Can't wait till I have a chance to use it (even though I do
actually use polystyrene on my bonce!)

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