Originally Posted by
Standalone
Aggravated is a fairly charged word...I guess I can't really complain too much about being considered odd for not having one. I must admit I relish being seen as a unique person or even an eccentric.
Annoyed, then. Anyway, I was just puzzling as to the purpose of the thread. Was it find if other people agree with your opinion on cell phones? Definitely, and I'm one of them. I do find my cell phone handy, but hardly essential. Increasingly this opinion will make you stand out from the crowd, but as you say, this isn't a bad thing.
And yes, a helmet is essential... it just might obviate the need for a cell phone!
Just my opinion here, but I disagree. Proper bike handling skills, situational awareness, awareness of the limits of one's own abilities, and knowledge of the rules and conventions of the road are essential to cycling. They might just obviate the need for a helmet.