From Nick Scott-Samuel, University of Bristol
You report Kari Hansen’s advice to parents of 3 to 5-year-olds – “I would recommend that children do not cycle when so young” – which is based on an increased injury rate in this age range (4 September, p 14).
Do her data take into account the health benefits of cycling? Perhaps those who start young are less inclined to turn into couch potatoes in later life, in which case a few bumps and scratches would seem a small price to pay.
Bristol, UK
