tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-349542302024-03-14T04:37:52.857-07:00The Safety is Sexy CampaignYou'd look hotter in a helmet.The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-38265772129768072742010-08-27T09:37:00.000-07:002010-08-27T09:57:32.687-07:00Hasta luego mis amigos!<div align="left"><strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 163px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510130706179659650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAJe3myD04uOwnmuUsTSXk9FH0Mfs1nj6iKxPBYoBvkZzwyRafgKL6h2tKOCwvH2eXPqpPbZt8yLeTg62LtjIxB62wNVI7W5fKRXIYxLziLAmDgmFqBsG9OaI5Sm5-CgNF28k/s400/CentralAmerica.gif" />Updates:<br /></strong>The Safety is Sexy Campaign is taking a break and traveling through Central America. We will be back in January 2011.<br /><br />Our 5,000+ bulk supply of stickers has run dry! We will now be selling our merchandise (stickers, shirts, buttons) through our online store, <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/safetyissexy">The Safety is Sexy Campaign Shop</a>.<br /><br />Since sticker printing and mailing has ceased, all further campaign proceeds will be donated to 'cheap helmet' programs in the Chicago area. Thank you so much for all of your support and generous donations over the past 5 years.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Lauren<br />The Safety is Sexy Campaign<br /><br />P.s. If you have a helmet organization in your community that could benefit from a small donation, please write The Safety is Sexy Campaign with more information.<br /><br /></div>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-87938478695241747532010-08-27T09:06:00.000-07:002010-08-27T09:15:01.065-07:00Asheville on Bikes!Check out <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.ashevilleonbikes.com">Asheville on Bikes</a>, a grassroots bicycle organization from North Carolina, and a fan of The Safety is Sexy Campaign!<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><object width="400" height="265"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9652439&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9652439&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="265"></embed></object></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">(</span><a href="http://vimeo.com/jeffzimmerman"><span style="font-size:85%;">Jeff Zimmerman</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> put this video together with over 7000 photos during an Asheville on Bikes event, "Bike Love 2010".)</span></p>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-58720712440338126962010-08-23T13:17:00.000-07:002010-08-23T13:24:47.918-07:00Check out Cyclechic<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508703287870784050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXEnLRp4umudRHRoUDITwPpYwdOncqNufeLrFIx8yHN6YhjEaKIgk_tU38ed7-vTU7xnS7v6uPm26Rk7Z_qOjnHSAbCigpEAvDiMGhuNN2JFIjaCjetRaiTBXEyDPSU6GkcuX/s400/cocohanabihomepage.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>Caz from <a href="http://www.cyclechic.co.uk/index.htm">Cyclechic Ltd.</a> wrote to tell us about her business:<br /></div><div></div><div>"Our aim is to find helmets that are stylish and flattering to encourage more women to were them when cycling. We...promote a helmet as a sexy, stylish option."<br /><br />Thanks Caz! Here is <a href="http://www.thebicyclemuse.com/index.htm">where</a> you can buy one in the States!<br /><br />Or if you are abroad, check them out at 58 - 60 Rivington Street, London, England.</div>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-66781074464471075942010-04-24T18:59:00.001-07:002010-08-23T13:29:35.042-07:00Skating the Solo Estilo Le's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZw6l4vSTS8UW65sKM0WC64r1mXdngE-CZ3QbZq_CtkkknCI-XN4Ty0QSVJzk-fvmESgHkXNA-AvSz-kher9wmL4N4AS9UCZrI7yUJUcGcgvWrho3O6vMUyMeyTgy5bG8v40tQ/s1600/Richard+DOF+ï£3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463889413169629282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 241px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZw6l4vSTS8UW65sKM0WC64r1mXdngE-CZ3QbZq_CtkkknCI-XN4Ty0QSVJzk-fvmESgHkXNA-AvSz-kher9wmL4N4AS9UCZrI7yUJUcGcgvWrho3O6vMUyMeyTgy5bG8v40tQ/s400/Richard+DOF+%EF%80%A33.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo credit: </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Atlanta-GA/Kyle-Paul-Photography/114609531906032"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Kyle Paul Turner</em></span></a> </p>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-31225918686292933882010-01-19T16:25:00.000-08:002010-01-19T16:35:03.236-08:00Pedal Panties!<div style="text-align: left;">While walking by a store window the other day in Berkley, CA, The Safety is Sexy Campaign came across these fabulous panties!<br /><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_n-8Kg2PUfc9Is3iqR3xz0PpqgH9LC3hRxlVkC3ELoOb14YdHFrVBP5IHZJ64JE9NSCWU7msH0JNL5LKbJKupaAkLfYian_FuvcN9uY4_PgKymWjJEqsLyu19o5DOkc-vOJdm/s400/DSCF2035.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428613098624324466" /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJHbUGnvcADOJHYoCHt7PvMWSW4MWEGXGMWspeZ2IDqHltOZ2AHTapmidJRXkRl7Qpv0SSjDPYLChlHv_J2AtErh5YmUeOBNXND_tCZPM3woemq3tEzU3PQSnwBlPxeJM4vTs/s400/DSCF2033.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428613088796409122" /></div><div>We went inside to check them out and as the name suggests, these are padded panties that are great for biking - they are comfortable, sexy and high quality! You can order through their <a href="http://www.pedalpanties.com/index.html">website </a>or at <a href="http://www.beautyandattitude.com/">Beauty & Attitude</a> in Berkeley, CA!</div>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-47151030110764231162010-01-05T21:19:00.000-08:002010-01-05T21:22:09.711-08:00Ski helmet saved 6-year-old's life<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbCjqpW-i2iBaoXfNDHSkDLbxYpPfvYGrfP9eK9vhjc8jcxt5JpzVGrpKM558TxuDCuS6-v6t0-nBQ4vBJdHdQ-cntO_p3G80HxabS_vzv5VCeXZ_aFh0_7B1mJZ53a47TSLo/s1600-h/Ski+helmet+saved+6-year-old%27s+life.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbCjqpW-i2iBaoXfNDHSkDLbxYpPfvYGrfP9eK9vhjc8jcxt5JpzVGrpKM558TxuDCuS6-v6t0-nBQ4vBJdHdQ-cntO_p3G80HxabS_vzv5VCeXZ_aFh0_7B1mJZ53a47TSLo/s400/Ski+helmet+saved+6-year-old%27s+life.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423492521083629250" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"At best, doctors said 6-year-old Julia Griggs would have suffered a 'significant brain injury' had she not been wearing a helmet when she hit a tree while downhill skiing last week. At worst? She might not have made it." Read entire article </span><a href="http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/12/15/ski-helmet-saves-life/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></span>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-3056269743035774552009-10-12T13:30:00.000-07:002009-10-12T13:36:04.390-07:00Hundreds gather to honor couple killled in cycling accident<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4NCtAjRoZJy7ELM8unF4UAyzK32uZ4ueb2FkSTRQKDLmglXVByka6e_92XZxSne8J8BhL9T6pva71l1M1bK-b48gke86pwhllXVUyolsgwuahrH3X8uTBC9LHVEo8QphfVyl/s1600-h/kylie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391814363714768290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 260px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4NCtAjRoZJy7ELM8unF4UAyzK32uZ4ueb2FkSTRQKDLmglXVByka6e_92XZxSne8J8BhL9T6pva71l1M1bK-b48gke86pwhllXVUyolsgwuahrH3X8uTBC9LHVEo8QphfVyl/s400/kylie.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo Source: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express News.<br /></span></em><br />BOERNE, Texas -- Hundreds of people came together to remember a San Antonio a husband and wife who were killed while riding a bicycle built for two.<br /><br />About 300 cyclists wore black and bicycle-shaped pins Tuesday night in honor of Greg and Alex Bruehler. The unique tribute included a church service and a bike ride.<br /><br />"They're just a caring couple with a wonderful daughter who, unfortunately, doesn't have a mom and daddy anymore," said family friend.<br /><br />The couple's little girl, 7-year-old Kylie Bruehler, stood outside the church while the cyclists formed an honor guard.<br /><br />The people who took part in the memorial ride said they are not only mourning the couple's loss, they are also trying to raise awareness about cycling safety on the roads.<br /><br />Story from <a href="http://www.woai.com/news/local/story/Hundreds-gather-to-honor-couple-killled-in/2s6ea5GaHkSF6-Qv4hl6Ug.cspx">WOAI.com</a><br /></div>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-42740345725429480262009-08-03T21:35:00.000-07:002009-08-03T21:40:52.845-07:00Time off: Heading to Iceland!Greetings!<br /><br />The Safety is Sexy Campaign is hitting the road and taking off to Iceland!<br /><br />We hear the roads may be a bit difficult to navigate by bicycle, but we're up to the challenge and will report back at the beginning of September!<br /><br />Here's to safe summer vacations for all!<br /><br />(Send us photos from your summer helmeted travels and we'll post them up!)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Lauren<br />The Safety is Sexy Campaign<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365963516349716770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 377px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjutJgGhS1fk8NEqBCbwSlYr-aeZAhvIVEEIQN6YMiLBYE8pTX2Bx3K_wo4sZzY33ozzQehGoww55TclgiCBiRTHoARJDagKO92TIBcKqsUSG4XQpAW5PgrvVOzcXJrsgSfQG/s400/iceland.jpg" border="0" />The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-23257202273609221902009-08-01T10:54:00.000-07:002009-08-01T10:57:28.106-07:00Hotter in a Hard Hat<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogDzH5p2YBsZBCMQRecgUEXZNys_UdCWT8uBme5Nq14OBmlzafiqjdWfJ0q3iiH5nFdLihyphenhyphenwqMUCA6MqZ02G-9ywz8hrEpXM8a7Z6Aj9pi4tVU-7AzbIS195NZkiOcyRPTFla/s1600-h/Hotter_in_a_Hard_Hat.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365055864761438210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogDzH5p2YBsZBCMQRecgUEXZNys_UdCWT8uBme5Nq14OBmlzafiqjdWfJ0q3iiH5nFdLihyphenhyphenwqMUCA6MqZ02G-9ywz8hrEpXM8a7Z6Aj9pi4tVU-7AzbIS195NZkiOcyRPTFla/s400/Hotter_in_a_Hard_Hat.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://fotobywes.blogspot.com/">Wes Cheney</a>, photographer with <a href="http://www.nscorp.com/nscportal/nscorp/">Norfolk Southern Railroad</a>, prepares to rig lighting on the railroad trestle across the Potomac River in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. For <a href="http://www.nscorp.com/nscportal/nscorp/Media/News%20Releases/2009/aar-3.html">twenty consecutive years</a>, Norfolk Southern has been the safest railroad in North America, with an injury rate lower than that of most restaurants and hotels. Picture by Luke Sharrett, courtesy of Norfolk Southern, Corp.The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-979702243012018592009-08-01T10:01:00.000-07:002009-08-01T10:11:50.779-07:00New Troxel Web Portal Raises Helmet Safety Awareness<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVzsxaToCbcycuBDhU0z_leOa5pkcZ9lb3_-NkhQtcUJIX99WWKs7NjVCJHMpucqbaqHRingHtF_x4pohJl0HIZeoCdGvnGhIcacZV2ZXmCd1ylwHJo1IIlOn29nrRG-3_uTM/s1600-h/Protecting+your+head.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365043621255602802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVzsxaToCbcycuBDhU0z_leOa5pkcZ9lb3_-NkhQtcUJIX99WWKs7NjVCJHMpucqbaqHRingHtF_x4pohJl0HIZeoCdGvnGhIcacZV2ZXmCd1ylwHJo1IIlOn29nrRG-3_uTM/s400/Protecting+your+head.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Picture borrowed from the Troxel website.</em></span><br /></div><p>A new helmet safety resource center was recently launched by Troxel, an equestrian helmet company. Read the news blast below and check out their new site <a href="http://www.troxelhelmets.com/safety">here</a>!</p><blockquote><p align="left">San Diego, CA – July 2, 2009 – Troxel LLC, the worldwide leader in ASTM/SEI-certified equestrian helmets, today unveils the Troxel SafetyResource Center, an interactive educational resource for the equestrian community. <a href="http://www.troxelhelmets.com/safety">Troxel’s Safety Resource Center </a>is the most comprehensive and up-to-date collection of equestrian helmet safety information available online. Organized into categories for adults, kids, and educators, the site provides an assortment of information, games, and resources designed to engage equestrian riders, promote safe helmet practices and ultimately reduce the occurrences and severity of headinjuries.“We are excited to deliver a site that is both educational and fun thatappeals to riders of all ages,” said Shay Timms, CEO of Troxel. “The Safety Resource Center gives us a unique opportunity to share necessary helmetinformation with the community in new ways and we are excited to see what the community will add.”<br /><br />Highlights of the new site include:<br />• For Adults: Helmet Evaluation, Proper Fit Guide, and Online Resources<br />• For Kids: Games, Helmet Myths, Tips for Finding the Right Helmet<br />• For Educators: Lesson Plans, Certification Information, Testing Videos and Studies<br />• HeadSmart Blog Troxel’s Safety Resource Center incorporates Web 2.0 technologies, allowing visitors to interact and contribute their own perspectives on safety and helmet use. Their stories and comments appear in the “HeadSmart Blog,” where riders can recount firsthand experiences of “kicks falls and other closecalls.”<br /><br />The new website was designed by <a href="http://www.1011i.com/">Teneleven Interactive</a>, an Internet marketing<br />agency based in San Diego, CA.<br /><br />“We hope the Safety Resource Center will bring people together and help raise awareness of the importance of head protection,” said Timms.“Including riders’ actual stories, told in their own words, adds a level of impact and a fresh perspective to the safety center. We want to ensure thattheir stories are at the heart of everything we are doing to create safe products.”<br /><br />About Troxel: Troxel is the world's leading provider of ASTM / SEI certified equestrian helmets for competitive, schooling and recreational riding. Established in1898, Troxel is recognized for its innovative design and research leadership in helmetry. Based in San Diego, California, Troxel now dedicates all its resources to equestrian helmets and related accessories, and has providedover three million helmets to the equestrian market.<br /><br />Contact: <a href="mailto:Karisa@1011i.com">Karisa Dern </a></p></blockquote></div>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-22085809103766469082009-08-01T09:16:00.000-07:002009-08-01T09:20:29.861-07:00Be CoolRead this recent <a href="http://blogs.consumerreports.org/health/2009/07/bike-helmet-ratings-how-to-fit-a-helmet-always-wear-a-bike-helmet-kids-helmets-.html?EXTKEY=I91ECON&CMP=OTC-ConsumeristLinks">post</a> from the Consumer Report Health blog that talks about a recent survey that finds more than <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/health/healthy-living/health-safety/helmets/whos-wearing-a-helmet/helmets-whos-wearing-a-helmet.htm">half of Americans don’t wear a bike helmet</a>.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365030752981480322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsoM8mr5th69ZgyW05UGiuytb0guU-94QPB3QIIdP9vZrDlMLgdYC1DHP-ol3QRU3C7z1kr8JJbZzLQ4w_b-T7I7Gcu6IolAToeKTRLz98n7SUsZ-TymnKQk7_ERTcy8PMdELt/s400/Be+cool+wear+a+helmet.jpg" border="0" /> <div> </div>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-41211443961441992522009-06-14T19:42:00.000-07:002009-06-14T19:54:31.855-07:00Model shotsPaul, from the <a href="http://bikesexy.com">Sexiness of Biking</a> website, wrote to say hi and show us some helmet photos. Check out these photos by <a href="http://norahhoover.com/home.html">Norah Hoover</a> - more great pics on the website.<br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347379696344207730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhY01XOWpIelA2WEKgzvv11a2lAqlDMp-ksy84pfX46gvpuVZ_tWiORFSAkFU_WbmiCRl-mZAdKEZO1TtFhxBoC5OmnI2c7gKii7PTqc0e7-NR-BoNNQGyDcZuBhDGqvNcdIa/s400/bike_helmet_sexy_madison_solo_full.jpg" border="0" /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGX4S6DZSjk4ILFpimexmMGV4cEspnTNtW6RJwvR3CyaUJre0GuaL_X-KFHhfijK7iscPfylqIZCyvXX75utc1bzSTtjqQ1X_gXKuFKV9I64DwV9xhBDScbhSEUpujaqSVfn9/s1600-h/bike_helmet_sexy_sassy_anna_full.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347379966115088002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 235px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGX4S6DZSjk4ILFpimexmMGV4cEspnTNtW6RJwvR3CyaUJre0GuaL_X-KFHhfijK7iscPfylqIZCyvXX75utc1bzSTtjqQ1X_gXKuFKV9I64DwV9xhBDScbhSEUpujaqSVfn9/s400/bike_helmet_sexy_sassy_anna_full.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-5178327838800619182009-05-25T11:55:00.000-07:002009-05-25T12:14:57.769-07:00I <3 Monareta!<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hACo1ayQzyg&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hACo1ayQzyg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Check them out on their <a href="http://www.monareta.com/">website</a> .The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-43833870171398043182009-05-25T11:50:00.000-07:002009-05-25T11:51:29.858-07:00Thinking Saves Lifes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_aSoF1hd1f7BwxdylAEe0jTGo0qudlyau80O1SnZ2pQfL3CE6IKhQBpEJnhghFd1mfb189Ia4CJVIrBwfCJ-Afu0dEgGkMhP3P_g-o2HTsnEh7aV-t7WIstOC92JIextvFls2/s1600-h/ThinkingSavesLives.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339836116143976706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_aSoF1hd1f7BwxdylAEe0jTGo0qudlyau80O1SnZ2pQfL3CE6IKhQBpEJnhghFd1mfb189Ia4CJVIrBwfCJ-Afu0dEgGkMhP3P_g-o2HTsnEh7aV-t7WIstOC92JIextvFls2/s400/ThinkingSavesLives.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-82828606851154776262009-05-14T08:54:00.000-07:002009-05-14T08:56:09.242-07:00Bike Safety PSA #1<p><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4ibDFCncmDM&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4ibDFCncmDM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></p><p>Thanks to <a href="http://gwadzilla.blogspot.com/">Gwadzilla</a> for passing on this great video!</p>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-89619697568162176582009-04-21T13:42:00.000-07:002009-04-21T15:08:21.222-07:00Riding Pretty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xMZtGXz2-ulc-y32v_kEKmi21YIP8Q-wuwrQqkJpmlzfKToh309sVOnB4UAH5JLIau6OWdTMJon0biTSCMgO-Nw4zSLyNuPSgi0fWRosJFKZolfvr4-fPdiAwPRsYdopV5Hm/s1600-h/girl.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xMZtGXz2-ulc-y32v_kEKmi21YIP8Q-wuwrQqkJpmlzfKToh309sVOnB4UAH5JLIau6OWdTMJon0biTSCMgO-Nw4zSLyNuPSgi0fWRosJFKZolfvr4-fPdiAwPRsYdopV5Hm/s400/girl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327267195968444482" border="0" /></a><div>We just discovered the <a href="http://www.ridingpretty.com/">Riding Pretty</a> website, an online store offering stylish bicycle helmet covers! Founder Shelly S. says her helmet covers are "<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sustainable</span>, handmade, 'slow fashion' designs". Check out the <a href="http://ridingpretty.blogspot.com/">Riding Pretty blog</a>, where you can write Shelly to request a custom design!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCImZmTfvnLPLkYB4uS0oQHSdv-iIe8WXCl-0sj78mOQtUNrGCbc5H_3iIoNN6LI-PmrMANmv4PXCuIrWLycLKHMsOd1XcOoJ51J4SNRVCTz5clGprZzF4sDanhN5-Ft22uTO/s1600-h/loden+green.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCImZmTfvnLPLkYB4uS0oQHSdv-iIe8WXCl-0sj78mOQtUNrGCbc5H_3iIoNN6LI-PmrMANmv4PXCuIrWLycLKHMsOd1XcOoJ51J4SNRVCTz5clGprZzF4sDanhN5-Ft22uTO/s400/loden+green.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327267197604389682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Custom design by </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.ridingpretty.com/">Riding Pretty</a></span></div><br /></div>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-7170070438373839532009-04-19T22:49:00.001-07:002009-04-21T15:07:30.797-07:00The Confederation for the Protection of Heads and Brains<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVH4ZZWS41U3vO0cOgriEbHy7SWiGpOX-mi9JkqQy0Ut9n_ZNmQrrW9iGXCFFVL4BOmVZHk8XP9FQg5S-Daytxvhgs2dBk1cu8Uq2HXwAg4q5i7uST_QyJdYUCe5kQbA2dIYfQ/s1600-h/Confederation.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326646796292366786" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; height: 202px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVH4ZZWS41U3vO0cOgriEbHy7SWiGpOX-mi9JkqQy0Ut9n_ZNmQrrW9iGXCFFVL4BOmVZHk8XP9FQg5S-Daytxvhgs2dBk1cu8Uq2HXwAg4q5i7uST_QyJdYUCe5kQbA2dIYfQ/s400/Confederation.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Dustin John Bromley wrote in to let us know about his awesome non-profit organization, PROHAB. Read about it below and also check them out on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=59955013014&">facebook</a>:</div><blockquote>The Confederation for the Protection of Heads and Brains (PROHAB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing helmets by donation to active individuals who wouldn't normally use them. We strive to destroy any negative image projected upon helmets and protective wear. We love fun, and being safe while having it. For more info, or to request a helmet, please contact <a href="mailto:prohabhelmets@gmail.com">Dustin</a>.</blockquote>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-84761139188976053022009-04-19T13:36:00.001-07:002009-04-19T13:59:30.969-07:00Times are ToughDue to an overwhelming number of recent requests, we are now sending out stickers to folks who can help us out with a small donation. (We also have decided to start asking for donations because we are in a <em>recession...</em>and everyone needs to blame <em>something</em> on the recession.)<br /><br />Any bit helps to keep us sustainable - seriously, any bit - $1.00 is all we ask to cover the cost of postage, material & sticker printing. If you want a bigger handful, let us know, throw a buck or 2 more our way, and they will be at your door step. Donations can be made via PayPal, a secured link. Once we hear from you, a handful of stickers will be sent to your post address (<em>be sure to include a post address</em>) within the next three weeks or so. All donations go directly towards the printing and delivery of stickers.<br /><br />Thank you so much for helping to spread the "You'd look hotter in a helmet" message! <br /> <br />Cheers,<br />Lauren<br />The Safety is Sexy CampaignThe Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-19515688695358013042009-04-13T15:15:00.000-07:002009-04-13T15:27:43.764-07:00Death sparks helmet debate on the slopes<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324305247094796402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtRixBZgzPRWyd2Y5Jye4vrvLzSnFOk-qPBKsWKed6LLBmTjDn-iZO9Hjs34vxo3IXEJ_VHz08TG7kvNLcBGMQk3087P9c3JNo-aIPp2meJ-AwuRYLZJXdnQasGXqsBKbiKWZs/s400/Natasha+Richardson.jpg" border="0" />Actress <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Movies/story?id=7119825">Natasha Richardson</a>'s recent death, due to an epidural hematoma after a skiing accident, has reopened the helmet debate for winter sports.<br /><blockquote><p>The tragic death on Wednesday of actress Natasha Richardson, following what a first appeared to be a minor fall while skiing, has sparked a debate on whether it should be mandatory for skiers and snowboarders to wear safety helmets. According to a BBC report, there has been a sharp increase in the number of skiers and snowboarders wearing helmets after several high profile skiing accidents this year - <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/142985.php">Medical News Today</a></p></blockquote><p>Read these articles surrounding the topic through the <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/health/chi-helmet-lawmar20,0,3378387.story">Chicago Tribune</a> and <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/mar/19/need-for-ski-helmets">The Guardian</a>.</p>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-2687578133341450122009-04-03T08:37:00.000-07:002009-04-03T08:43:42.783-07:00HEADS UP! ReDefine the Helmet Competition<p><strong>HEADS UP! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ReDefine</span> the Helmet Competition</strong><br /><br />Calling all artists of all ages, backgrounds and descriptions to showcase your talents. Your charge is to Re-invent, Re-define and Re-brand the bike helmet to save lives. Design is the extra sizzle and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">awesome sauce</span> that can change minds and shift actions. We are reaching out to others with ideas and imaginative design skills. Can you help to redefine bike helmets as an essential fashion statement?<br /><br /><strong>To Submit:</strong> Contact Adam or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Noma</span> @ The Renaissance Youth Bike Shop to register, submit designs and receive special prototype helmet canvas. <strong>Concept Designs due April 24<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span>, 2009. Completed helmets due May 22<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">nd</span>, 2009</strong><br /><br /><strong>Award & Exhibition Opportunities:</strong> You could be eligible for a 25% creator’s commission on a custom line of helmets offered for sale at local shops. Selected entries will also be featured in Art-O-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Matic</span> 2009, on our University-linked website and in many other broadcast and print media.<br /><br /><strong>Eligibility:</strong> Any resident of Washington, D.C. metro area, Maryland, Virginia.<br /><br /><strong>Judging criteria: </strong>Youth appeal, humor, and audacity rule. Vibrant colors, powerful <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">letterforms</span> and character renderings welcome. Creative pastiche, sampling o.k. Please, no <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">copywrite</span> or trademark violations. Collaborations encouraged. A fully realized, completed helmet is a necessary part of the final entry.<br /><br /><strong>Jurors: </strong>Youth and staff at The Engaged University (<a href="http://www.engagedu.umd.edu/">http://www.engagedu.umd.edu/</a>)<br /><strong><br />Who we are: </strong>The Renaissance Youth Bike Shop (a project of The Engaged University @ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">UMCP</span>). We are a youth-based, bike recycling shop and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">afterschool</span> program that uses the bicycle as a catalyst to enhance the lives of young people through educational, recreational and entrepreneurial hands-on learning opportunities.<br /><br /><strong>Contact us!</strong><br />• Adam Schwartz, 301-405-3213, <a href="mailto:adamgs@umd.edu">adamgs@umd.edu</a><br />• <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Noma</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Mpofu</span>, 301-405-2285, <a href="mailto:nmpofu@umd.edu">nmpofu@umd.edu</a></p>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-81499859046286432372009-03-28T21:56:00.000-07:002009-03-28T22:12:27.547-07:00Obitchuary lookin' hotter!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318472596767398786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXvNihSH3dPySIyJFeDv9LCbVJ8IgTfPjcJWh6ghGsjYUPAufrQqMSBYx_xjfLKooFPsFWh6TSDGT2hCjoi4wuLx9OjzMYq_yS6vQGbHwEeMbVDFSVJK_HkfOl5Csj8025Ez6E/s400/spaceball.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318470108072320514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 368px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzS8s4LEfrER5kDo7wm0uJrPMAHlLA2dug9ldJtv_FG82L2kxMdy8CZz-Y85B1dko6cKGgAA4GlYRTyqyiGshX-TSHvosMg9A490vaBoGi-OsLo_svV_o4PnbkTmjr7-MDbOCr/s400/3354626189_f5d16a05fa.jpg" border="0" />From the DC Rollergirls Season Three, Game Two bout. Thanks for the support, Obithuary! Check out more photos and learn about the awesome DC Rollergirls on their <a href="http://www.dcrollergirls.com/?page_id=6">website </a>and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mc_masterchef/3354626189/in/pool-dcrg/">flickr page</a>.<br /><br /><div></div>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-66175284052259970122009-03-15T16:07:00.000-07:002009-03-15T16:15:53.908-07:00Birds overheadCheck out <a href="http://letsgorideabike.wordpress.com/2009/03/14/reason-156-to-wear-a-helmet-during-your-commute/">Let's Go Ride a Bike</a>'s blog for one of their many reasons to wear a helmet!The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-64241423421677135202009-03-12T12:29:00.000-07:002009-03-12T11:20:08.492-07:00Photo Shoot!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310360646033029586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFukgSycCuWpC8VAmGGYU16RJnkTO-vwMSncbWYALhvhQUQ9T9GOTiZ820qI1CZrP52dm7s57_k-DARm8JmDANQPpQANrXQE9XoABMnMzB6BOOMByVWKgoS5ywHEND9eYK89Zc/s320/_MG_0043.JPG" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88u-JwUrr1kJOm3t2i-EOLhzuA_Tox9sUs5UOJ5fiafV3HtiT2WmH1KH2VTukowq1XAP6eX4bNlAzkq47qzifgXkNXnGXHUbloRBlVLf_Kulx9hI5kXlLVk6eKiG5_ip6CJ6l/s1600-h/_MG_0042.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312366780844459090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88u-JwUrr1kJOm3t2i-EOLhzuA_Tox9sUs5UOJ5fiafV3HtiT2WmH1KH2VTukowq1XAP6eX4bNlAzkq47qzifgXkNXnGXHUbloRBlVLf_Kulx9hI5kXlLVk6eKiG5_ip6CJ6l/s320/_MG_0042.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Recent photo shoot for The Safety is Sexy Campaign!<br /><br /><em>Photographs by Meredith Zielke.<br /></em></div>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-25779772511090708542009-03-12T09:51:00.000-07:002009-03-12T11:22:41.102-07:00In the News!!What do cyclists have against helmets?<br /><br />The cover story in this week's Washington, DC <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">CityPaper</span> seeks to answer this question!Journalist Tanya Snyder's article is all about helmets. She gave The Safety is Sexy Campaign a shout out, along with a lot of great helmet stories.<br /><br />Let us know what you think! Read it in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">CityPaper</span> <a href="http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/display.php?id=36898&page=1">here</a>.The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34954230.post-18321400441381976272009-02-11T20:18:00.000-08:002009-02-11T20:23:51.997-08:00What's IN in 2009!That helmet is <em>so</em> 2008!<br /><br />No worries, The Safety is Sexy Campaign is here to help you keep up to date with the latest styles in helmets for the very fine 2000 & nine!<br /><br />Check out what the <a href="http://www.helmets.org/helmet09.htm">Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute</a> has to say about helmet trends for 2009!<br /><br /><em>(But, just to note, if you're in love with your current skid lid, no real need to change it up unless you've been in an accident, it's damaged, or has been dropped multiple times. The website says that "there are no radical safety improvement this year that would compel you to replace your current helmet".)</em>The Safety is Sexy Campaignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164200262488118612noreply@blogger.com1