Press/Media: Research
An innovative measuring “databike”, plans to devise a cycling vibration route map to help riders avoid the worst stretches and highlight areas for improvement. The study was origniated by Dr Mark Taylor from Napier University who built and calibrated the "databike".
Prof Chris Oliver has provided expert medical advice and says the vibrations transmitted from some surfaces to cyclists’ hands, arms and wrists can cause Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). This can equate to significant damage to nerves and blood vessels in the arms. It can include numbness in the fingers and cold can trigger painful finger blanching attacks. HAVS can be a disability and can prevent people cycling, especially in our cold winters.
Title | Cyclists risk nerve damage from uneven street surfaces |
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Media name/outlet | Scotsman |
Duration/Length/Size | Scotland, UK |
Date of coverage | 8/10/17 |
Producer/Author | Alastair Dalton |
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Title | Databike: Good and bad vibrations |
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Media name/outlet | Internet |
Duration/Length/Size | Edinburgh |
Date of coverage | 3/10/17 |
Producer/Author | Napier University, Edinburgh |
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Title | Is your commute causing you permanent nerve damage? |
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Media name/outlet | Road.cc |
Duration/Length/Size | London |
Date of coverage | 8/10/17 |
Producer/Author | Sarah Barth |
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Title | Cobbles, potholes, and rough roads can cause nerve damage for cyclists, study finds |
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Media name/outlet | Cycling Weekly |
Duration/Length/Size | Farnborough, UK |
Date of coverage | 9/10/17 |
Producer/Author | Henry Robertshaw |
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Title | Cyclists risk nerve damage from uneven street surfaces |
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Media name/outlet | Edinburgh Evening NEws |
Duration/Length/Size | Edinbuirgh, UK |
Date of coverage | 8/10/17 |
Producer/Author | Alastair Dalton |
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Title | Riding rough and pothole riddled roads could cause nerve damage in cyclists, study |
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Media name/outlet | Canadian Cycling Weekly |
Duration/Length/Size | Canada |
Date of coverage | 14/10/17 |
Producer/Author | Philippe Tremblay |
URL | View reference |
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