"And therein lies the rub. For every study which suggests one thing there is another which suggests the other. In the case of the Canadian study cited above it is one of the very few which concludes that helmet laws don’t impact cycling rates.…"
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Branson Revisited
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The other Branson thread seemed to bring out the standard well reasoned discussion. May I suggest a couple of …Continue
Velo-City 2014 and Adelaide Cyclists
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I noticed that the European Cyclist Federation is holding its Velo-City conference in Adelaide next year.I think their agenda is pretty clear - the 2012 one in Vancouver seemed to stir up a bit of a…Continue
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Bad bike lanes...
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Here are some really bad bike lanes...https://witness.guardian.co.uk/assignment/5179177ce4b0053f4e6bb915…Continue
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Tim replied to Mark Parnell MLC's discussion Bike Helmets in State Parliament"Ha ha ha. Did you actually read the Canadian report you cite? Did you see their data set? Did you notice any inconsistencies? Was it an observational study? Does observational data agree with it?
Ah, Olivier and Grzebieta, you know, when we used to…"
Tim replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."Obviously my post was tongue in cheek - but you are kidding if you can't accept that some people don't ride bicycles because of the requirement to wear a helmet - have you ever looked at the number of teenage girls who cycled to school in…"
Tim replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."So let me get this straight? Two of the three helmeteers (Olivier, Grzebieta (Churches)) have turned the world on its head with their insightful analysis? What passes for research from these guys just takes the cake. Hasn't someone already…"
Tim replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."Yep, seatbelts and helmets are exactly the same.
- When compulsory wearing of seatbelts was introduced lots of people stopped driving their cars and haven't driven since.
- If you don't have your own seatbelt you can't drive a car
-…"
Tim replied to Mark Parnell MLC's discussion Bike Helmets in State Parliament"What has it got to do with me? I ride a bicycle in spite of helmet laws. I use a bicycle for transport in spite of the helmet laws. I am part of the vanishingly small number of adults in Australia who don't cycle purely for recreation, but…"
Tim replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."@Nick Lothian. Ok, I'm trying to understand your point, but, no, I really can't. Maybe you can join the dots for me.What were the Tkachenkos convicted of in Port Adelaide Magistrates Court? What sort of conviction was this? What was their…"
Michael Murray replied to Tim's discussion Branson Revisited"This tweet
https://twitter.com/richardbranson/status/333116503102742528
suggests he doesn't have a big issue with using the helmet if he is required to. Although he might be rather making fun of the helmet laws as well.
He's…"
Mike Brisco replied to Tim's discussion Branson Revisited" And a helmet would - er, 'constrain' - those dashing, flowing, blonde locks ....."
Jeremy Champion replied to Tim's discussion Branson Revisited"It's just my opinion but I think he is just embellishing the "I like to keep fit and healty" line by saying yesterday I rode today I walked."
Jilden replied to Tim's discussion Branson Revisited"Bah. Branson wouldn't be where he is today without knowing what the local rules are. Someone was carrying his helmet. It's nothing more than Branson doing what Branson does best, getting articles about himself in the media."
Tim posted a discussionBranson Revisited
The other Branson thread seemed to bring out the standard well reasoned discussion. May I suggest a couple of links.Anyhoo, Branson made this remark in his keynote:-I like to keep fit and healthy so I went for a bike ride…See More
Tim replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."You know I had a quick gander around the interwebs and found the below, wherein even the high priest of the MHL orthodoxy, Tim Churches, admits that yes, cycling in Australia without a helmet is a criminal offence (scroll down the…"
Tim replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide.">it's a civil offence just like a parking fine,
Getting legal advice from Internet forums is a mugs game.
Road traffic law is criminal law. If you don't expiate a helmet fine and choose to have the matter heard in court you can be fined…"
Tim replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."There are plenty of reasons why criminalising the simple pleasure of riding a bicycle without a helmet isn't good public policy. If you are actually interested and if you actually have an open mind then it is a simple matter to find plenty of…"
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- What bikes do you ride?
- MTB, hybrid
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute
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- At 19:24 on June 26, 2011,
rossmg said… Hey lad!
Where's ya avatar?
- At 16:25 on June 24, 2011,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the Events Calendar of this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
So, please come along and try us out. All riders are welcome.
Gawler Wheelers Contact Info
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers
http://twitter.com/GawlerWheelers
http://www.facebook.com/pages/GawlerWheelers/179163595462372
Email:Gawler.Wheelers@gmail.com
- At 20:47 on June 23, 2011,
heather said… Hi Tim,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists. You may be interested in the AC group Commuters and, if you cycle in the city, Adelaide Cyclists which I coordinate.
Cheers, Heather
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