In the UK, there are various organisations that are pro-compulsion for
cycle helmets:
www.brake.org.uk
www.headway.org.uk
www.rospa.com
None of them represent cyclists, of course
regards
Mike
> European Cyclists' Federation is taking the helmet debate to Vancouver
> next month.
>
> The local authorities are apparently not so keen to defend or discuss
> their helmet law, and will not provide a speaker on this topic.
>
> We have found a ready supply of experts opposed to helmets, but still seek
> someone who will illuminate the pro-helmet arguments.
>
> The ECF would like very much to have a proper debate on the issue.
>
>
>
> Can you make any suggestions or recommendations on how to fill in the
> "empty chair(s)"
>
>
>
> Current Options:
>
> Finding someone who would take up the challenge of promoting helmet use &
> legislation. We can offer a complimentary pass to the right person.
>
> Is there anybody over "in the neighborhood" who we might approach? Or
> anywhere else?
>
>
>
> Alternatively
>
> If we had someone to help us plan some Q&A's or objections to our
> anti-arguments, that would be useful.
>
>
>
> DETAILS: At Velo-city<http://www.velo-city2012.com/>(1), the ECF's traffic
> planning conference (26-29/6), there will be a symposium dedicated to the
> issue of helmet recommendations and legislation, as well as a separate
> presentation by Piet de Jong where he'll discuss his latest publication in
> Risk
> Analysis<http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1539-6924.2011.01785.x/abstract>(2).
>
>
>
> (1)http://www.velo-city2012.com/
>
> (2)http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1539-6924.2011.01785.x/abstract
>
>
>
> Thanks, in advance
>
>
>
> Randy
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Dr Randy Rzewnicki
> Project Manager & Policy Officer: Health
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