In case feel like riding without my helmet I just take a look at my old one sitting on a shelf-the one with the deep scrapes on the top and the broken off side piece. Then I put my helmet on and ride.
R1Racer said:...Makes me wonder how some people can be so stupid and not use it. But again 70 and 20 are a different story.
gruppo said:Intelligence, or stupidity in your words, has nothing to do with it. It is called freedom of choice -- at least here in America that is one of our options, and to be quite frank, it is none of your damn business whether I wear a helmet or not.
Approaching an activity that contains an indentifiable risk for injury and not taking modest measures to minimize that risk is still considered stupid by most people. It just so happens that you are exercising your freedom of choice at the same time. Choosing to take an un-needed risk. Just like driving without a seatbelt (although in that instance, your freedom to choose unwisely has been curtailed by law).gruppo said:Intelligence, or stupidity in your words, has nothing to do with it. It is called freedom of choice -- at least here in America that is one of our options, and to be quite frank, it is none of your damn business whether I wear a helmet or not.
It's unfortunate that so many Americans embrace "freedom of choice" to the point where they choose to make stupid decisions just because they've got the "right" to do so.gruppo said:Intelligence, or stupidity in your words, has nothing to do with it. It is called freedom of choice -- at least here in America that is one of our options, and to be quite frank, it is none of your damn business whether I wear a helmet or not.
Shreklookalike said:It's unfortunate that so many Americans embrace "freedom of choice" to the point where they choose to make stupid decisions just because they've got the "right" to do so.
Daremo said:I never used to except in group rides when my teammates would make me (and at all races as required).
But I now do most of the time because I stress to my 4 yr old how important it is so he wears his.
When we are driving or watching a road race on TV, he will always immediately ask me where the rider's helmet is if they don't have one on, and he has caught me twice without it, and I got reprimanded by him (and the wife).
So I wear it most of the time now ........
Im sure thats what Kivilev was thinking too, and he was an unbelievably experienced pro. Most of us however, are not. That why accidents are called "accidents" cos no one saw it coming. Can you be prepared for something you'll never see coming without a helmet????? Wear a helmet man and I'll buy you a beer.fbruno69 said:
I don't wear one, don't even have one!
Allmost all of my rides are in the city streets and at a cruising speed of 20/25 Kmh.
origanic said:I think the thing that irritates me most is when young kids (maybe adults as well) have helmets on their heads, but if you look closely, they are not even clipped together. I have seen lots of kids in my neighbourhood doing this, almost appearing to be the "cool" thing to do.
Anyone else notice this in their regions? I think it is so silly, but it is their brain that will be hurt, not mine, all at the price of being "cool".
Sandra
rek said:Re the poll option "I keep it with me in case i see a cop." it makes me laugh and angry at the same time. I see SO many people do this (usually they hang the helmet by the straps, on the handlebar), and I just don't get it.
And if you are willing to come to the other side of the world (where more or less in the Antipodas of each other) to buy me a beer, then I'll buy one!superclimber said:Wear a helmet man and I'll buy you a beer.
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