If I'm going to make up silly honoraria like this, might as well do it at times that don't seem consistent...

Anyway, here's my nomination for Honorary Rider of the Week: Dr. Jonathan Shepherd. Dr. Shepherd was just awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to health and science. What did he do to win that award and our own notable HRW distinction?

"Professor Shepherd conducted the first field research comparing injuries from toughened glasses used in bar and nightclub fights to those of glass which becomes sharp-edged. His work prompted many bars to switch to tougher glass in the late 1990s, leading to a fall in injuries."

No one wants to spoil a good brawl with unnecessary cuts and broken glass in the eyes. Thanks, Doc!