This kind of analysis, even of existing statistical data, would greatly help set the record straight about (1) the danger of cycling and (2) the protective usefulness of helmets -- the questions are related but different. I would very much like to see it.
I base my own abandonment of helmets partly on what I've seen of statistical analysis, partly on anecdotal evidence, ie, personal experience: I lived and rode for seven or eight years as a boy and teenager in countries where traffic was far, far more chaotic than in the west and where infrastructures were far, far worse, and I saw exactly one serious bike accident and that one did not, as far as I could tell, involve a head injury and a helmet would have made no difference at all to the outcome. Moreover, for generations we've considered cycling a pastime very suitable for young, inexperienced children -- who would have thought of helmets for child cyclists in 1960? Were moms of my mother's generation just stupid or ill informed? I would very much like to know whether my personal impressions are correct or not. On Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Jan Heine <hein...@earthlink.net> wrot > At Bicycle Quarterly, we are considering looking at the statistics and > figuring out whether helmets make riding safer, whether risk compensation > really is a factor, etc. I believe there is a need for real data, rather > than opinion, on the subject. It's not that hard to figure this out, > especially when you compare different countries and populations. But of > course, like most quasi-religious topics, it would be a hotly debated issue. > What do you guys think? > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
