July 18, 2015Leave a Comment
The Bell R2D2 multi-sport helmet for children features hard-shell protection for the trails or skate park and top and rear vents keep you cool.
Fits head sizes 51-54 cm. CPSC bike and ASTM F1492-08 skate compliant. Buy through Amazon.com
April 15, 20152 Comments on Who dropped California Bicycle Coalition sponsorship?
On Monday, I received this note from the California Bicycle Coalition regarding the helmet discussion with the California legislature:
The problem is that, as you may know, a mandatory helmet law for adults is controversial in California, especially within our own membership. We have lost quite a few donating members over this, including a few major donors. But frankly, we would rather have 100 members who give us $10 and are against mandatory helmet laws than a few members with deep pockets who would push for a law that moves bicycling in the wrong direction.
I wonder who these major donors might be?
April 13, 2015Leave a Comment
I heard several grown women expression admiration for this Hello Kitty helmet worn by Kat Sweet at the Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Festival last weekend.
April 10, 20155 Comments on California helmet law: Drastic amendment!
California 25th District Senator Carol Liu amended her extremely controversial mandatory helmet law, SB-192, to only study the effectiveness of helmets, and removed the mandatory helmet use for adults language in its entirety. The requirement for high visibility apparel has also been removed.
February 18, 20155 Comments on A lost helmet, a broken crank
I lost my bike helmet this morning. But first, check out this dramatic photo from the UCI Track Cycling World Championships earlier today in Paris, France.
June 13, 201413 Comments on Study: Dramatic drop in head injuries when cities implement bike share
Nursing Professor Janessa Graves’ look at head injury rates published in the American Journal of Public Health earlier this week has received significant publicity both in the mainstream media and among those who seem to think cycling is a dangerous activity.
