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Hardheaded partnerships; companions help head off cycling injuries

Authors :
Munson, Marty
Yeykal, Teresa A.
Walsh, Therese
Source :
Prevention. June, 1994, Vol. v46 Issue n6, p28, 1 p.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

A study of 2,731 bicyclists showed that when two people rode together, theytended to either both wear helmets or neither wore them. Helmets while cycling are important, as is watching out for car doors. Mountain bikers are the safest.<br />Go ahead and snap under peer pressure. It could save a life. A new study shows that when one person snaps a bicycle helmet on, his or her companions follow [...]

Details

ISSN :
00328006
Volume :
v46
Issue :
n6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Prevention
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.15436384