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Well, doubtless this subject has been done-to-death here, and as a relative newbie I wouldn't dare
to rake up old stuff, but I have come to a decision.
I have decided not to wear a helmet anymore, when riding around rural Norfolk. Today I had two
further incidents with buzzing insects entering the ventilation slots. Unfortunately, you never know
whether the offending bug is the stinging kind or not, so I for one always give them the benefit of
the doubt and act with considerable immediacy.
So - my argument goes like this:-
Number of times wearing a helmet has saved my life in an accident during the last 500 miles
ridden - 0.
Number of times a buzzing insect has gone inside the vent slots in my helmet in the last 500 miles,
causing me to panic, stop the bike uncontrollably and yank the thing off my head - at considerable
risk to others around me - 6
Ergo, wearing my helmet on quiet rural roads in summer is more dangerous than not wearing one. Exit
the helmet, enter the Buff...
--
Chris
Idiot
"Succorso" <chris@ivy-house.net> wrote in message news:bjvvts$t2l$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> Well, doubtless this subject has been done-to-death here, and as a relative newbie I wouldn't dare
> to rake up old stuff, but I have come to a decision.
>
> I have decided not to wear a helmet anymore, when riding around rural Norfolk. Today I had two
> further incidents with buzzing insects entering the ventilation slots. Unfortunately, you never
> know whether the offending bug is the stinging kind or not, so I for one always give them the
> benefit of the doubt and act with considerable immediacy.
>
> So - my argument goes like this:-
>
>
> Number of times wearing a helmet has saved my life in an accident during the last 500 miles
> ridden - 0.
>
> Number of times a buzzing insect has gone inside the vent slots in my helmet in the last 500
> miles, causing me to panic, stop the bike uncontrollably and yank the thing off my head - at
> considerable risk to others around me - 6
>
>
> Ergo, wearing my helmet on quiet rural roads in summer is more dangerous than not wearing one.
> Exit the helmet, enter the Buff...
>
> --
> Chris
On Sat, 13 Sep 2003 22:31:19 +0100, "Peter" <peter@e.ie> wrote:
>Idiot
What? For top posting a single word comment and leaving the whole of the original post in?
Tim
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In space no one can eat ice cream
Peter <peter@e.ie> wrote:
> Idiot
>
> "Succorso" <chris@ivy-house.net> wrote in message news:bjvvts$t2l$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> > Well, doubtless this subject has been done-to-death here, and as a relative newbie I wouldn't
> > dare to rake up old stuff, but I have come to a decision.
> >
> > I have decided not to wear a helmet anymore, when riding around rural Norfolk. Today I had two
> > further incidents with buzzing insects entering the ventilation slots. Unfortunately, you never
> > know whether the offending bug is the stinging kind or not, so I for one always give them the
> > benefit of the doubt and act with considerable immediacy.
> >
> > So - my argument goes like this:-
> >
> >
> > Number of times wearing a helmet has saved my life in an accident during the last 500 miles
> > ridden - 0.
> >
> > Number of times a buzzing insect has gone inside the vent slots in my helmet in the last 500
> > miles, causing me to panic, stop the bike uncontrollably and yank the thing off my head - at
> > considerable risk to others around me - 6
> >
> >
> > Ergo, wearing my helmet on quiet rural roads in summer is more dangerous than not wearing one.
> > Exit the helmet, enter the Buff...
> >
> > --
> > Chris
> >
Moron!
Replies go down here!
"Peter" <peter@e.ie> wrote in message news:bk028i$59i$1@dorito.esatclear.ie...
> Idiot
>
> "Succorso" <chris@ivy-house.net> wrote in message news:bjvvts$t2l$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> > Well, doubtless this subject has been done-to-death here, and as a relative newbie I wouldn't
> > dare to rake up old stuff, but I have come to a decision.
> >
> > I have decided not to wear a helmet anymore, when riding around rural
[anecdotal evidence leading to: deleted]
> > Ergo, wearing my helmet on quiet rural roads in summer is more dangerous than not wearing one.
> > Exit the helmet, enter the Buff...
Your experience matches thhat of the most recent and valid studies. Nice to see some people have
brains; I wonder what the others think they are protecting?
"Succorso" <chris@ivy-house.net> wrote in message news:bjvvts$t2l$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> I have decided not to wear a helmet anymore, when riding around rural Norfolk. Today I had two
> further incidents with buzzing insects entering the ventilation slots. Unfortunately, you never
> know whether the offending bug is the stinging kind or not, so I for one always give them the
> benefit of the doubt and act with considerable immediacy.
> Ergo, wearing my helmet on quiet rural roads in summer is more dangerous than not wearing one.
Alternative, as used by a friend of mine - requires Copydex adhesive and some net curtain offcuts.
Glue net over the vent holes in the helmet to stop the blighters entering. The net still allows air
through for ventilation.
However, I agree with your conclusion and also ride without a helmet on East Anglian roads.
Nigel
"Succorso" <chris@ivy-house.net> wrote in message news:bjvvts$t2l$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> Number of times a buzzing insect has gone inside the vent slots in my helmet in the last 500
> miles, causing me to panic, stop the bike uncontrollably and yank the thing off my head - at
> considerable risk to others around me - 6
Unless you are prone to anphalactic shock this is an over-reaction. By your own admission you panic
and become a risk to others. Helmet or not, bicycle or motor vehicle, people like you cause
accidents.
Grow up or stay off public roads.
Peter B wrote:
>
> Unless you are prone to anphalactic shock this is an over-reaction. By your own admission you
> panic and become a risk to others. Helmet or not, bicycle or motor vehicle, people like you cause
> accidents.
>
> Grow up or stay off public roads.
>
>
>
Yes, you are probably right - I wish I were perfect too; but sadly I'm only human.
--
Chris
Peter tried to scribble ...
> Idiot
Someone makes a choice, has valid and personal reasons for that choice and you call him an idiot.
Methinks you need to look at yourself ..
--
Digweed
"Peter B" <peter28@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:bk13n8$rca$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
>
> "Succorso" <chris@ivy-house.net> wrote in message news:bjvvts$t2l$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> > Number of times a buzzing insect has gone inside the vent slots in my helmet in the last 500
> > miles, causing me to panic, stop the bike uncontrollably and yank the thing off my head - at
> > considerable risk to others around me - 6
>
> Unless you are prone to anphalactic shock this is an over-reaction. By your own admission you
> panic and become a risk to others. Helmet or not, bicycle or motor vehicle, people like you cause
> accidents.
>
> Grow up or stay off public roads.
>
>
>
I can't believe the hostile and childish remarks that some people are making in reply to this
thread. Its his decision whether or not to wear a helmet - for whatever reasons.
Give the guy a break and stop making smart-**** comments.
On Sun, 14 Sep 2003 07:00:56 +0000 (UTC), "Peter B" <peter28@btinternet.com> wrote:
>Unless you are prone to anphalactic shock this is an over-reaction. By your own admission you panic
>and become a risk to others. Helmet or not, bicycle or motor vehicle, people like you cause
>accidents.
My wife was stung by a wsp while driving one day - nearly piled up the car. Should she stop driving?
Should we all stop using any form of vehicle until we are able to withstand the fear or actuality of
insect stings without flinching? That would certainly reduce the number of cars on the roads.
Guy
===
** WARNING ** This posting may contain traces of irony. http://chapmancentral.demon.co.uk (http://chapmancentral.demon.co.uk/)
Peter B wrote:
> "Succorso" <chris@ivy-house.net> wrote in message news:bjvvts$t2l$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> > Number of times a buzzing insect has gone inside the vent slots in my helmet in the last 500
> > miles, causing me to panic, stop the bike uncontrollably and yank the thing off my head - at
> > considerable risk to others around me - 6
>
> Unless you are prone to anphalactic shock this is an over-reaction. By your own admission you
> panic and become a risk to others. Helmet or not, bicycle or motor vehicle, people like you cause
> accidents.
>
> Grow up or stay off public roads.
Oh how I'd like to see your reaction if a large wasp went up the leg of your shorts.
Shall we test your reaction?
John B
Marc wrote:
> Peter <peter@e.ie> wrote:
>
>> Idiot
>>
>> "Succorso" <chris@ivy-house.net> wrote in message news:bjvvts$t2l$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
<snipped>
> Moron!
>
> Replies go down here!
And you're just as much of a twat as the OP for not snipping!
Marc wrote:
> Peter <peter@e.ie> wrote:
>
> > Idiot
>
>
> Moron!
Clearly a typical h*lm*t thread has emerged.
John B
JohnB must be edykated coz e writed:
>
>
> Marc wrote:
>
>> Peter <peter@e.ie> wrote:
>>
>>> Idiot
>>
>>
>> Moron!
>
> Clearly a typical h*lm*t thread has emerged.
>
> John B
>
LETS GET THIS BACK ON TRACK! We all know that helmets should be used by all, eh Guy? hehehe
--
Ian
http://www.catrike.co.uk (http://www.catrike.co.uk/)
Ian wrote:
> JohnB must be edykated coz e writed:
>
> >
> >
> > Marc wrote:
> >
> >> Peter <peter@e.ie> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Idiot
> >>
> >>
> >> Moron!
> >
> > Clearly a typical h*lm*t thread has emerged.
> >
> > John B
>
> LETS GET THIS BACK ON TRACK!
> We all know that helmets should be used by all,
Quite. You'll find the rules on wearing helmets on tracks on the British Cycling site. You have to
use fixed wheel as well ;-)
John B
"Succorso" <chris@ivy-house.net> wrote in message news:bjvvts$t2l$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> Exit the helmet, enter the Buff...
>
Go for it.
"JohnB" <nospam@here.com> wrote in message news:3F6449F5.676B8541@here.com...
>
>
> Peter B wrote:
> > Unless you are prone to anphalactic shock this is an over-reaction. By your own admission
> > you panic and become a risk to others. Helmet or not, bicycle or motor vehicle, people like
> > you cause
accidents.
> >
> > Grow up or stay off public roads.
>
> Oh how I'd like to see your reaction if a large wasp went up the leg of
your
> shorts.
Any wasp that can get past the leg grippers of my shorts would indeed reduce me to a
quivering wreck ;-)
Pete
"Just zis Guy, you know?" <guy.chapman@spamcop.net> wrote in message
news:5nc8mv47s9piahe0d6s1bd78ub87vo8jh0@4ax.com...
> My wife was stung by a wsp while driving one day - nearly piled up the car.
My gawd, don't let Gruppenfuher Schmidt of Cameras R Us (Not) read this. You'll prove his point that
accidents have nothing to do with speed and all to do with wasps :-)
I have been on a ride since my reply to the OP and despite my back tyre blowing out and then finding
my spare tube had chafed through in the seat pack I'm feeling a whole lot more mellow. What a
glorious day!
Pete
Scrumpy Joe <none@none.com> wrote:
> > Peter <peter@e.ie> wrote:
> >
> >> Idiot
> >>
> >> "Succorso" <chris@ivy-house.net> wrote in message
> >> news:bjvvts$t2l$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
>
> <snipped>
>
> > Moron!
> >
> > Replies go down here!
>
> And you're just as much of a twat as the OP for not snipping!
Once topposters arrive in a thread there is no way of sensibly snipping.
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