Cyclist dies after crash, Manchester

John Paul Allen, 32, from Chorlton, Manchester, was riding a bike along Liverpool Road in Eccles when he was in collision with a Honda Civic.

did anyone know him, after Chans hit and run and this all so close to home, im helmet'ing up for every trip now might actually buy a nice new one so il wear it more.

http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1370564_cyclist_dies_after_crash

Yeah, saw this story - sad news.

Will a helmet make you less likely to get knocked off? Lots of food for thought on www.cyclehelmets.org

If you've not done this or similar already, you could think about signing up for a couple of hours FREE with these guys:

http://www.bikeright.co.uk/services2/cycle_training/adult_cycle_training/freewheeling/

Testimonial from someone I know who has been on it: "Went on this tonight, and it was interesting and I learned a few things about road positioning in traffic. I was pleasantly surprised by the difference it made to being not getting hemmed in by cars. Actualy felt like i had control of the cars in some situations."

(Note - I don't work for BikeRight).

as a motorcycle rider, i aim to ''attack'' don't let anyone push you towards a gutter, once read Attack is the best form of defence. also helmets and lights ALWAYS..
keep safe.