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Comment on Test Ride ISUDA at one-north by [Official cycling thread] - Page 184 - www.hardwarezone.com.sg

[Official cycling thread] - Page 184 - www.hardwarezone.com.sg — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:42:30 +0000

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Comment on 15th Oct 2011 – 128Km hoot night ride by Judy Toinh

Judy Toinh — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:24:40 +0000

I would like to join your group. Please tell me how.
Thank you.

Comment on Safe cycling on Singapore’s roads by Francis

Francis — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:58:02 +0000

Hi Davina,

Thanks for your comment. It is easy to associate helmet wearing with higher safety and a sign of self-responsible of the cyclist. However, there is unexpected, opposite effect too.
I agree helmet is a must for competition road racing, extreme sports like mountain biking and BMX. But for commuting cycling, it is most important to ride in a way that a helmet is not needed. When a cyclist get hit by a car, there are much more possibilities to kill or serious injured than a helmet can cover.

Across the world, only Australia and New Zealand has compulsory helmet law and their safety record is by far not as good as countries like Holland and Denmark where helmet is not common. Research mostly agree that it is due to the effect of “safety by number”. The more cyclist seen on the road, the safer is for them. Less people will cycle if they MUST wear a helmet, this leads to lesser cyclist seen on the road, and that lead to less awareness of cyclist by the drivers and making it more likely that a cyclist may get hit.

Therefore, most countries leave it to individual’s own decision to wear or not wearing helmet. In addition, we should not “pressurize” each other, whether our choice is wearing a helmet or not. This will help to encourage more people takes up cycling, and therefore safer for everyone.

Comment on Safe cycling on Singapore’s roads by Davina

Davina — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:16:53 +0000

Just read Monday’s article in the straits times about possibility of widening bicycle lanes on the road. Can the society make it a mandate for cyclist to wear helmets?
Be it cycling on the roads or in the park. Yes, no doubt the helmet may not protect in all circumstances, but it is a good practice. I sAy this because I have seen my fair share of cyclists who suffer from brain injury after a road traffic accident. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Comment on Forum-SG by Shinice

Shinice — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:50:43 +0000

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This is my IL project survey please help me do thanks.

Comment on Kranji Ride photos by Gerard Danker

Gerard Danker — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:10:31 +0000

Hi Tai Woon,

Not sure if you remember me – Gerard Danker from Tan Tock Seng Hospital. I would like to get in touch with you about our upcoming TTSH Family & Friends Charity Ride 2012 which will take place on 25 Feb 2012 at the North-East Punggol Park Connectors. As you have a huge group of avid cyclists, I need your help in 2 areas:

- to encourage sign ups to cycle in the event – we’re targeting 672 cyclists, the more the merrier;
- I understand that lovecyclingsg has experience in marshalling cycle events. I will need to request for your team’s expertise;

If you are able to, please contact me at 97628998 or email me at gerard_danker@ttsh.com.sg

The event website address is as stated: ttshcharityride.com

Thanks very much and hope to hear from you soon!!!

Yours in cycling
Gerard Danker

Comment on Safe cycling on Singapore’s roads by taiwoon

taiwoon — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:27:44 +0000

Nice one Francis! And I just want to add, we have created a collaboration map where riders can refer to the danger areas and also update the spot which is dangerous to cyclist. The link is kindly done by Diane and pls help make this a living document so that we can all use this. In the future, when our LTA and transport dept is interested to engage cyclist… we will share with them this map. thanks!

Comment on 2011-10-23 Vivocity-Labador Park- Hort Park by TJ Tiow

TJ Tiow — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:46:02 +0000

Dear Francis, are you still selling the JZ88 folding bike? Please contact me at +60124654977.

Comment on 1st LovecyclingSG anniversary get together by Barry Heng

Barry Heng — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:23:32 +0000

Hi, I saw your link today on Straits Times. Found these pictures while browsing the website. We stayed at Block 157C.
How to join you all for fun cycling trips?

Comment on Projects by Boon Siew

Boon Siew — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:58:09 +0000

Hi my name is boon siew from A*star Robotics program. Recently I have a projects on Personal mobility vehicles and one of our R&D is in E-Bikes… I have read from sunday times that you will be looking onto developing bike sharing system. I was wondering if we can meet up for a discussion to see if there are any chance for collaborations? Thanks