Cyclist and bike commuters - Do you wear a helmet?
sbj405
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Wed Dec-14-05 07:09 PM
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Poll question: Cyclist and bike commuters - Do you wear a helmet? |
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I'm curious. I have always worn a helmet as does everyone that I know. I have been hit while riding, and that has definitely reconfirmed the necessity. I've noticed plenty of riders around here (DC and 'burbs) riding in crazy traffic without helmets. Yikes.
So I'm kind of curious. Who does, who doesn't and why.
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CatholicEdHead
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Wed Dec-14-05 07:17 PM
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1. When I am on my road bike, then yes |
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though not for a few months as long as I have my road bike on its trainer. There is no need for it when you go nowhere inside.
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Wed Dec-14-05 07:20 PM
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2. are you talking about bicycles or motorcyles? |
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I answered as a bicyclist and am sorry there was no option for fu#$ no!
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sbj405
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Wed Dec-14-05 07:23 PM
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Don't most states have helmet laws for motorcycles?
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benny05
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Wed Dec-14-05 07:28 PM
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4. Not in Illinois they don't for Motored ones |
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But spouse and I always wear helmets. I've seen too many wipeouts and the helmets saved them.
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hfojvt
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Wed Dec-14-05 07:48 PM
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7. I thought most of them didn't |
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but it goes back and forth.
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Ron Green
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Wed Dec-14-05 07:29 PM
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5. Your broken bones and your road rash will heal, |
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but your busted head is generally bad news.
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LeftyMom
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Wed Dec-14-05 07:30 PM
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I had a close call without one and learned my lesson. Besides, I demand 100% helmet use from my son, how can I reasonable expect ath if I don't model good habits?
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Wed Dec-14-05 08:18 PM
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I expect my daughter to always wear a helmet. How can I not do as I say?
www.cycleuktochina.com
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Wed Dec-14-05 08:23 PM
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Not if I'm doing an evening ride with my wife on the local paths. We go slow enough then that I'm not concerned. Back in the 70s I commuted 9 miles to school on major roads and never wore a helmet. Of course those leather strap things weren't much good anyway.
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Thu Dec-15-05 04:41 PM
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10. Motorists, do You buckle your seatbelt?nt |
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Thu Dec-15-05 04:58 PM
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11. What do you call a cyclist with no helmet? |
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