Helmet law paper on Victoria, Australia

[Steady rider]

https://www.researchgate.net/publicatio ... r_Victoria

Clarke considers the legal aspects to the helmet law in Victoria, Constitution aspects, courts, fines, health and safety aspects. The failings of the Government in Victoria to properly monitor the outcomes.

[pjclinch]

Jonathan has raised this before and I think reasonably so: being a member of Cycling UK (which is simply a case of paying the membership fee) and having an opinion isn't necessarily a sound basis to say "Cycling UK" as an affiliation in the same way as, say, Roger Geffen, Cherry Allan, Sarah Mitchell etc. might.
It's not dishonest but it does give leave open the question of what the relationship is, and I can't see a good reason to do that.

"Independent researcher, member of Cycling UK" or something along those lines would be a better way for Clarke to describe his background IMHO.

Pete.

[Steady rider]

It's not dishonest but it does give leave open the question of what the relationship is, and I can't see a good reason to do that.

Clarke's background includes being a CTC Council member ( some twenty years ago) and working on the Campaigns group. He has submitted many AGM motions on campaigning issues. Has advised CTC/Cycling UK on technical points with regards to cycle helmets and consulted with them.
In 2015 the AGM included a motion on passing distances by Clarke that helped to draw attention to a major safety issue for cyclists.
He currently assists Cycling UK in campaigning by being a member of the Cycle Advisory Network.
The Researchgate website likes/requires people to disclose their affiliations and in Clarke case, CTC appears the most suitable to quote. It mainly indicates to readers a strong cycling/campaigning background, rather than just a cycling background. If anyone wanted clarification details could be provided.

[Jdsk]

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It's not dishonest but it does give leave open the question of what the relationship is, and I can't see a good reason to do that.
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Cycling UK have explicitly stated that there is no affiliation, as quoted in several other threads.

The claim of affiliation used to be merely misleading. Continuing the claim after this statement is a very different matter.

"Independent researcher, member of Cycling UK" or something along those lines would be a better way for Clarke to describe his background IMHO.

Yes. Something like that would avoid any misunderstandings.

It would be helpful and generous if any forum member who knows how to contact Clarke would offer to explain this to him.

Jonathan

[Steady rider]

https://www.cyclinguk.org/can-england
Clarke is listed on the map, 8 miles east of York, with contact details, Also his email address is at the end of the helmet paper. I think he would consider any points carefully.

[pjclinch]

https://www.cyclinguk.org/can-england
Clarke is listed on the map, 8 miles east of York, with contact details, Also his email address is at the end of the helmet paper. I think he would consider any points carefully.

Given that CUK is a multi-faceted organisation (charity, company, membership organisation) with a lot of different hats (campaigning, touring information, technical advice, local groups, insurance etc.), If it were me I'd list myself as "Cycling UK Cycling Action Network Representative" which is both clear and verifiable.

Pete.