Do you need to wear a helmet on a trainer?
05-17-11, 07:38 PM
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Yes if not someone will call the cops on you (probably me) and give you a ticket.
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05-17-11, 07:43 PM
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i always do on the road but i have no ideal why in the world you would want to wear a helmet on a trainer. its hot enough already and you dont have to worry about crashing (unless on rollers)
05-17-11, 07:45 PM
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05-17-11, 07:52 PM
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The ketsup thread clued me in that you know more than you lead on.
You know you need the helmet on the trainer to simulate your P1-2 races.
Sunscreen too, so you can practice riding with stinging eyes.
You know you need the helmet on the trainer to simulate your P1-2 races.
Sunscreen too, so you can practice riding with stinging eyes.
05-17-11, 07:57 PM
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and don't forget the helmet mirror, very important.
05-17-11, 08:06 PM
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Do you need valve caps on the trainer ?
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05-17-11, 08:12 PM
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I ride naked with only a helmet for protection on the trainer.
05-17-11, 08:13 PM
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Do you need to eat MacDonald's ketchup packets on the trainer?
05-17-11, 10:18 PM
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No you don't need to wear a helmet on a trainer. Helmets are required on the road to protect you if you get struck by a semi tractor-trailer truck. It is supposed to save your life. After getting run over, you just get up, brush yourself off, straighten your handlebars and helmet, and continue your ride. Unless you expect a semi to come crashing into your living room, you don't need a helmet.
05-17-11, 10:20 PM
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is this **** worthy?
05-17-11, 10:28 PM
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05-17-11, 10:40 PM
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does this trainer make my ass look fat?
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05-17-11, 11:54 PM
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O M G. is this being brought up again? Please tell me someone's feelings didn't get hurt this time.
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Of course. You want to simulate your real world riding as closely as possible. Full team kit is a good idea too, and a strong fan is useful for getting realistic trajectories on snot rockets.
05-18-11, 01:19 AM
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Wearing a helmet on a trainer makes you look like a high-falutin' poseur roadie.
Therefore you must be sure not to wave.
Therefore you must be sure not to wave.