13 March 2017: Alan Todd from Freestyle Cyclists interviewed by Chris Star on Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio on 3CR about his long involvement with Australia’s mandatory helmet legislation (MHL), “Australian Exceptionalism”, conflict with bureaucracy, police and media criticism about the upcoming Helmet Optional ride on Saturday 18 March 2017. 

Alan states the case that focussing on MHL distracts from more important cycling safety issues.

Interview first broadcast on 3CR Community Radio Melbourne, Australia

http://www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode-201703131000/cycling-adventures-rishi-fox-alan-todd-freestyle-cyclists

http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/2017/03/13/yarrabug-radio-show-431-monday-13th-march-2017/

Alan Todd from Freestyle Cyclists talks on Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio on 3CR

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