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Some people see it as the most essential piece of kit after a bike, but others argue that cycle helmets are just an unnecessary distraction from the real business of riding a bike. Here pedalaholics Will Parish and James Smart have their say.
It ain’t pretty but it’s worth it
The cycle helmet ltl a last line tit-rm and, like the lite racket under an tt'n‘ht" seat, Its intended tuntitltrrr ‘E; rlrahatv, best not explored At its most r'ilw ‘ is a vrs‘role reminder to all road users the fragility of those who trawl h. per it power, Most of us Would look ,1 tot prettier after an altrasrxe lt)\'. s; ‘t led rendezvous With the pavement. a hanging branch or a hus wind mrrwr With one than without one Yeah the. 're another expense. suhreet to the vagaries of fashion and might rurn ‘,r>;lr hairstyle. but where else are you gourd to hang a light that even a .lx‘i (ill\.“' might see when turning lett'”
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Safer cycling is the key
Helmets save lives. don't the,” In tact. the evrdence is C(NlllddlCiUl‘,’ lvlur;h ut rt rs based on a single Seattle Stud). whim concluded that helmet use reduced frre Chance of head injury by 85) wt. lion'segvrr. the data also showed that helmet wearers garned a nonsenmeal f? reduction rn the seventy of rhrurres to other parts of the body Survey alter Survey has proved that the more eyelrst'. there are on the roads. the safer those cyclists are. And forcing them to wear helmets tends to discourage new Fl(i‘:.’f}. We need to get people on their hike. and teach them road safety. rather than pretend that the simple act of putting a piece of plastic on therr head Wlll save them. Pushing helmets as the answer to Cyclists' problems rs flawed thinking. (James Smart)
Spend, spend, spend
I It’s been a long time coming but on 24 March the Argyle Street branch of Topshop in Glasgow will be reopening as Scotland’s flagship store. This means - joy of all joys - that it will stock all of the company’s various lines, including those not normally available in smaller stores, such as TS Design, Vintage and Vintage shoes, Topshop Maternity and Homeware. To celebrate this fact, Topshop and Topman are
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hosting a ticket-only party at Sub Club on Monday 4 April. Lucky attendees will get to watch Sons & Daughters perform live with support from Uncle John 8. Whitelock, then dance the night away to DJ sets from Optimo and Dirty Larry. To get your
hands on some of these tickets, check out the promotion on page 13.
I Over in Edinburgh, boutique fans will have noticed the arrival of a glam Iadieswear shop on George Street. Daisy Grays stocks a range of feminine clothing including lines from Saint Tropez and In Wear, alongside accessories to add a bit of sparkle to any girl's wardrobe. Daisy Grays, 48 George Street, Edinburgh, 0131 220 2442.
I In recent issues, we’ve argued that Glasgow is
full of talented design folk. The Design Museum in London is running its annual ‘Designer of the Year’ exhibition, which includes textile masters Timorous Beasties. Previous winners of the £25,000 prize include Jonathan Ive of Apple, and this year the Beasties are up against furniture designer Jasper Morrison and Penguin Books’ ‘Great Ideas’ team. The exhibition runs until 19 June, with the winner due to be named at the end of
May, but until then the public can vote online at www.designmuseum.org. And if you fancy seeing more of the pair’s striking designs such as Glasgow Toile (pictured), have a look at www.timorous beasties.co.uk