UK Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport Norman Baker, who is responsible for cycling, walking and local transportation planning, has attracted some controversy from car-driving road safety advocates. Baker likes to demonstrate the safety of cycling by riding without a bicycle helmet.
Baker earned fame earlier in his political career by eschewing a government provided car and electing to use a Brompton folding bicycle for trips between his office and the House of Commons.
Via CycleStreets UK.
See also:
- Ride helmetless and lose your bike?!
- Mr Roadshow on bicycle safety
- Rahm Emanuel rides a bicycle
- Silicon Valley Bicycle Safety Town Hall
