Helmets anyone???
07-04-08, 03:50 PM
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It's a shame that is so hard for some to understand.
I wore my helmet when I raced today. It was a funny thing...so many 'serious' helmeted cyclists warming up on the streets prior to the start, running lights and stops, riding the wrong way on a one-way street, riding in the wrong lane, not giving right-of-way to peds or other vehicles that had it. It was so bad that the announcer had to start asking people to follow the rules of the road. My impression of cyclists comes from how they ride, not what bike they ride, what clothes they wear of what gear they use.
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07-06-08, 06:54 AM
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I wear a helmet. Of course, I prefer to wear my helmet when I'm inside eating a bowl of cerial, watching Family Guy, or swatting a rubber mouse across the floor.
When I'm out on the roads, trails, etc. and see people without helmets I give em a nod, wave and a smile. No big deal dude. I'm not goin to come down on other adults who are on bikes, the same as myself. It's hard enough for some people to make the switch from auto to bike only to have this avalanche of "$accessories$" thrown upon them. Why the h*ll should new cyclists be made to feel inferior because they are without a helmet, kit, titanium frame..etc. That pretty much ruins the whole transition for some people. Much less BS and hassle to just drive the car.
They are out cruising on a bike. The most powerful statement one can make in this day -n- age.
Like I said, I wear a helmet. My choice. I have a certain degree of education that was rather expensive at the time and prefer to protect my investment. Neurological functions MUST be kept safe.
One more skull to the ground without a helmet and I'd pretty much be a candidate for fixed gear.
When I'm out on the roads, trails, etc. and see people without helmets I give em a nod, wave and a smile. No big deal dude. I'm not goin to come down on other adults who are on bikes, the same as myself. It's hard enough for some people to make the switch from auto to bike only to have this avalanche of "$accessories$" thrown upon them. Why the h*ll should new cyclists be made to feel inferior because they are without a helmet, kit, titanium frame..etc. That pretty much ruins the whole transition for some people. Much less BS and hassle to just drive the car.
They are out cruising on a bike. The most powerful statement one can make in this day -n- age.
Like I said, I wear a helmet. My choice. I have a certain degree of education that was rather expensive at the time and prefer to protect my investment. Neurological functions MUST be kept safe.
One more skull to the ground without a helmet and I'd pretty much be a candidate for fixed gear.
