tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post5596522170467208464..comments2023-12-27T17:00:41.235-05:00Comments on Cyclesnack: Parades bring out some really interesting bikesMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06617819080031235854noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-60888809888747119212008-09-04T09:30:00.000-04:002008-09-04T09:30:00.000-04:00thanks for the answer mark. i grew up before child...thanks for the answer mark. i grew up before child safety became what it is today. i rode without a helmet and explored the woods alone. but i guess times have changed, and the location is different. i certainly understand and respect your parental view, but it seemed a bit much, but its all good. i am really glad we can discuss this like this, very different from the courant.com boards!<BR/><BR/>i like the wind in my sweaty hair. i have loved that since i was a kid, it ain't changing! i like looking like less of a target in the ghetto. it has nothing to do with "looking hip"! <BR/><BR/>Come to hartford on sept 13th for the Discover Hartford Bike Tour in the morning, stay for the Hartford Hardcore 4 alley cat that night. i'll be riding far too hard and fast in the city on my Gunnar and of course...wearing a helmet! <BR/><BR/>i don't think i am bulletproof. i think i make good decisions based on the ride and the conditions. i always wear it on longer road rides where i'll be in fast traffic and hitting 30/40 mph on hills.<BR/><BR/>Go to a backpacking site and check the arguments about winter solo hiking or even just winter hiking on a regular site. lots of opinions and comments about "flirting with death" and taking a "big" chance.<BR/><BR/>its a personal choice.<BR/><BR/>ride on!<BR/><BR/>and seriously dude, come to the city for a day of bicycle revelry on the 13th!chillwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374108424504518282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-77320777100807457062008-09-03T21:32:00.000-04:002008-09-03T21:32:00.000-04:00The helmet debate is a fiery one, just go over to ...The helmet debate is a fiery one, just go over to Bike Forums and search it, thread upon thread of maelstrom and hate. Regardless, I always wear a helmet if Im on my road bike, if im going to have a couple beers, or if its raining/snowing. I stopped wearing it for my short commute on my tank of a Univega but ended getting yelled at by the g/f so I started wearing it again.Karmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293205680039476494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-34849335815729382872008-09-03T08:57:00.000-04:002008-09-03T08:57:00.000-04:00I gotcha. You are young, get a few drinks in you ...I gotcha. You are young, get a few drinks in you and you are bullet proof! I used to be like you - lived in Germany, rode a bike everywhere, even had a crash, at night, while loaded, and hit my head, and still continued to ride without a helmet. But I was young back that then, too.<BR/><BR/>I think it's important to set a good example when riding in public. At least for the kids. I have three kids of my own and I think that is why I am a bit over protective in this arena.<BR/><BR/>However, you are flirting with death everytime you ride without one. It's analogous, I think, to driving with your seat belt on. Most times you don't need it but then comes that one time you do and then what?<BR/><BR/>As for the commute, wore my helmet today and I didn't think nothing about it. So I don't look hip riding my 20+ year old fixie but I know I am safe.<BR/><BR/>So, what ever you decide, just be careful. The last thing you want to have happen is to have you name in some paper as a bicycle fatality.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617819080031235854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-31171685353240004632008-09-03T08:36:00.000-04:002008-09-03T08:36:00.000-04:00i didn't wear a helmet this morning on my commute ...i didn't wear a helmet this morning on my commute on my new (to me)crappy 60 year old 3speed.<BR/><BR/>or last night to the bar.<BR/><BR/>or yesterday.<BR/><BR/>and i'm still alive!!!!<BR/><BR/>you are very, very vocal and critical about about helmets...why so much? just curious, not trying to flame!chillwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374108424504518282noreply@blogger.com