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Medicine

Medicine, Injury Prevention, and Cycling Safety

Quick fact

Wearing a helmet reduces the risk of head injury by about 60% and the risk of severe brain injury by 53% (data from systematic reviews).

Why this is interesting

Every year, thousands of cyclists are injured, yet many of those injuries are preventable with simple measures. What does medical science say about the best ways to stay safe on a bike?