Livre d'Or

I know there is an opinion that accident rates increase with helmet usage. Is this a properly validated study?

Were you in Cambridge when JH hit a pothole and came off his bike? He circulated a photograph of his broken helmet with the caption, "This is what my skull would have looked like if I had not worn a helmet."

Personally, I always wear a helmet, however short the journey. I do not understand the difficulties in wearing a helmet. In contrast, a lock is a nuisance but is essential in Cambridge.

I do not know University Cycles but I have found Station Cycles (now in the Grand Arcade car park) helpful for both new and second-hand bicycles.

As many friends have commented, always test ride a range of bicycles. A bicycle must fit the individual rider.

I found out the hard way that cheap bicycles, new or second-hand, are rubbish.

Southernwood