Tag Archives: Bicycle Helmet Debate

Capitalizing On The Death Of Cyclists

Posted on November 21, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

TweetSometimes it seems as if advertising people will do anything to sell us their wares. Many of the things they do are outrageous, and if the rest of us did these things, we would be admonished for being unethical or … Continue reading →

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Bicyclists Are Now Officially Better People

Posted on July 10, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

TweetWhen stumbling upon an article with the title of “Why Riding Your Bike Makes You A Better Person (According To Science)” you must stop and read it. Never mind that it was published on The Huffington Post website, which you … Continue reading →

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Anti-Helmet Law Advocates Arguing Strictly On The Basis Of Statistics

Posted on December 19, 2013 by IsolateCyclist

TweetIt’s difficult to ride a bicycle in a developed country without the topic of helmet use coming up. To the safety-minded, helmets seem like a good idea. To the freedom-minded, requiring the use of helmets seems like a loss of … Continue reading →

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Proposals Of Ticketing Cyclists Without Lights To Make Cycling Safer

Posted on August 1, 2013 by IsolateCyclist

Tweet   Whenever the local media decides to “investigate” bicycling safety in Boston, I feel the need to tune in, just to see where cyclists stand with the media and the public. Such an event was recently held by the … Continue reading →

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Is There Such A Thing As Safe Cyclists?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by IsolateCyclist

Tweet A reader recently drew my attention to a “research” paper purporting to explain why mandatory helmet laws don’t reduce injuries. Of the anti-helmet research papers I’ve read to date, this one presents the most convoluted arguments against mandatory helmet … Continue reading →

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Is There Such A Thing As Safe Cyclists?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by IsolateCyclist

Tweet A reader recently drew my attention to a “research” paper purporting to explain why mandatory helmet laws don’t reduce injuries. Of the anti-helmet research papers I’ve read to date, this one presents the most convoluted arguments against mandatory helmet … Continue reading →

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Non-Helmet Wearers Coming Out Of The Closet

Posted on November 1, 2012 by IsolateCyclist

Tweet   Maybe someday no one will have to hide in the closet. Prejudice will be a thing of the past. And each and every one of us will be accepted for who we are. For now, those whose natural … Continue reading →

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Non-Helmet Wearers Coming Out Of The Closet

Posted on November 1, 2012 by IsolateCyclist

Tweet   Maybe someday no one will have to hide in the closet. Prejudice will be a thing of the past. And each and every one of us will be accepted for who we are. For now, those whose natural … Continue reading →

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Non-Helmet Wearers Coming Out Of The Closet

Posted on November 1, 2012 by IsolateCyclist

Tweet   Maybe someday no one will have to hide in the closet. Prejudice will be a thing of the past. And each and every one of us will be accepted for who we are. For now, those whose natural … Continue reading →

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Does The Public See Cycling Without A Helmet As Analogous To Drunk Driving?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by IsolateCyclist

Tweet   Whenever a cyclist is hit by a car, the first question everyone asks is: “Was he wearing a helmet?” This is always asked in an accusatory tone, as if to imply guilt on the part of the cyclist … Continue reading →

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