Crap statistic #473

Canada Safety Council recommends for all cyclists to wear an approved helmet. Bicycle helmets can prevent up to 88 per cent of brain injuries when used properly.

THE FACTS

There has been a 130% increase in cycling statistics over the past four years.

92% of cycling statistics in newspapers can seriously damage your grasp on reality.

A bullet-proof vest can improve your chances of survival when cooking spaghetti by up to 63%.

Experts believe that up to 107% of statistics relating to speed camera stories in the Daily Mail are false.

(Oh yeah, and if you are a helmet zealot you should read this…)