Originally Posted by
dougmc
No, they're not, plain and simple.
They're prepared for a minor bump to the to part of head, wearing appropriate protective gear to protect against said bump. ...
Uh, yeah. But ccd rider said "prepared," period. Not "prepared for a minor bump." Big difference.
Those who equate wearing a bike helmet with "being prepared" are badly mistaken about the protective qualities of their headgear as well as the types of dangers they face while riding a bike in traffic. Plain and simple. They would be better off leaving the things at home.