Helmet yes/no?

[ufkacbln]

Can we fiddle that stats?

Although (at the moment) less than half (43%) wear a helmet

Logically therefore 57% do not....

 

[Tin Pot]

36.5% No vote is a victory for No.

The Yes voters have all been tricked by last minute promises from Westminster and secretly support the No campaign.

 

[Edwardoka]

As a compulsive poll participant I feel that the above result does not accurately represent my needs and desires, and the whole poll is therefore undemocratic.

 

[ufkacbln]

When the opportunity demands it. ie. Sportives that have a "no lid, no ride" clause. Also sometimes on longer rides where fatigue means the probability of a low-speed pratfall is increased. Otherwise nope.

Some also have a ban on EN1078 helmets!

One organiser actually states that:

It is mandatory that all riders wear a safety approved cycling helmet complying with latest ANSI Z90/4 or SNELL standards. Any rider not wearing a helmet will not be covered by the event insurance and will be disqualified from the event and could be liable for damages if involved in an accident on that basis. The rider must accept this as a condition of entry.

SO if you turn up with a basicEN1078 helmet that does not pass the higher standards .... you are out

 

[summerdays]

Some also have a ban on EN1078 helmets!

One organiser actually states that:



SO if you turn up with a basicEN1078 helmet that does not pass the higher standards .... you are out

Would they actually check? Mines a specialized one for that reason (and my head is specialized shape luckily).

 

[ufkacbln]

Would they actually check? Mines a specialized one for that reason (and my head is specialized shape luckily).

Whether they check or not, it is interetsing that in line with other organisations they are making it clear just how inadequate and useless they consider the EN1078 standard

 

[Tin Pot]

Woah now! Dangerously close to discussing the subject matter - let's rein it in, eh?

In unrelated news I hear horse riders are partial to head protection.

 

[ComedyPilot]

No.

 

[Drago]

I wear a helmet on precisely 50% of my rides, solely so I can be an awkward cuss for poll organisers.