This honeycomb-shaped bike helmet folds to fit in your bag

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Made from recycled plastic, the Cyclo is designed to make it easier to carry a helmet with you.

 

This honeycomb-shaped bike helmet folds to fit in your bag

If you commute on a bike-share bike, you probably don’t wear a helmet—one recent study in Seattle found that only one in five riders using bike-share services wore helmets, versus more than 90% of riders with a bike of their own. It’s largely about convenience; most people don’t want to lug a bulky helmet around all day, particularly if they’ve left home on foot and might not necessarily ride later.

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Extreme Sports Killing the Over 70s

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British seniors have experienced a 4-fold increase
in extreme sports casualties since 2006

Normally the preserve of teenagers and 20 somethings, dangerous sports are attracting an influx of pensioners.
Nearly a fifth of all injury claims resulting from sports such as diving, mountaineering and skiing, were made last year by Britons aged 70 or over compared to just 5 per cent in 2006.
Specialist insurer Perkins Slade, which insures groups such as the British Mountaineering Council, said the high proportion of claims came despite the over 70s making up just 5 per cent of its customer base.
Richard Doubleday, director of sport at Perkins Slade, told The Daily Telegraph: “There has been a sharp increase in the number of older people in accidents. It wasn’t long ago that the over 70s made up just 2 per cent of our claims. There’s no question that the evidence shows that the older you are the greater risk you present. While people are undoubtedly getting fitter and healthier, our figures show that the number of accidents after 70 increases dramatically.
“While older people may think they are capable of undertaking risks with their bodies, the reality is that they are more vulnerable.”
However, he added: “The participation in hazardous activities is much safer than what it was five years ago. The reality is that 70s is the new 50s – we are much fitter and aware of opportunities to take advantage of these sports.
“Taking part in hazardous activities isn’t cheap and it is often only later on in life that you have the means to do it.”
More than a third of the 212 people in British scuba diving incidents requiring medical treatment last year were over 50, according to figures by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
It said the numbers of incidents as well as the proportion of victims over 50 has “increased significantly” in comparison with previous years.
Joanne Groenenberg, a spokesman for the MCA, said older people taking part in high-risk sports such as diving should first make sure they have done the right health checks.
“People are living longer, are fitter and have more money to spend on leisure activities, so it is no surprise that we are diving longer into retirement age.
“But there are risks and divers need to be aware of these. They need to make sure that they get a health check to reduce the hazards and ensure they are generally fit and healthy.”
The warning comes after an adventure-seeking pensioner was killed when she was hit by car while on a cycling trip around Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand.
Vivienne Tremain, 66, of Beccles, Suffolk had already ridden more than 6,000 miles when the accident happened eight months into her tour.
She was hit from behind by a white Ford Fiesta near Wagga Wagga in New South Wales, Australia.
Mrs Tremain, a widow, died instantly in the early morning crash. The 25-year-old male driver of the car was taken to hospital where he was treated for shock.
Via The Telegraph

Normally reserved for the teenagers and 20 somethings, dangerous sports are attracting an influx of retirees. Nearly a fifth of all injury claims resulting from sports such as diving, mountaineering and skiing, were made last year by Britons aged 70 or over compared to just 5 per cent in 2006.

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Men With Big Muscles Are 40% Less Likely To Die From Cancer

Men With Big Muscles Are 40% Less Likely To Die From Cancer

Men who pump iron are 40% less likely to die from cancer than men who do not pump iron

Men with stronger muscles from regular weight training are up to 40 per cent less likely to die from cancer than men who do not pump iron, according to new research.  The findings, by an international team of researchers, suggest muscular strength is as important as staying slim and eating healthily when it comes to protecting the body against deadly tumors.

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Rowing Machine With A View

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Well At Least You Don’t Have To Battle The Current With This Rowing Machine

Most of us start out on an exercise plan with good intentions, but let’s face it, sitting in a room doing the same repeated motion gets boring pretty fast. I have a rowing machine propped up against my wall, but lately, it gets used mostly as an expensive coat rack.

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What Is That Thing On Olympian Kerri Walsh’s Shoulder?

What Is That Thing On Olympian Kerri Walsh’s Shoulder? 

 Olympic Volleyball Player Kerri Walsh

For the longest time I thought the black sinewy thing on Olympic beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh’s shoulder was either a confused Alien face sucker, a horny spider, a bad tattoo decision (a la Mike Tyson), or all of the above. Turns out I was way off, and it’s actually Kinesio athletic tape from a company in Albequerque. And upon further inspection, the hype surrounding the $15 tape appears justified, and goes way beyond helping athletes.

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Biking Disaster – Amazing Photo

Biking Disaster

They should have lynched him

On June 2nd in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, seven competitors in the cycling race were severely injured after being hit by a drunk driver, one of them died and three others were hospitalized. This amazing photo captured the moment of impact. The drunk driver was arrested after the rest of the participants tried to lynch him.

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