The Helmet Debate

[Shaun]

Its your safety do what you like. Give me your reasons if you actually have any, why its a good idea to not wear a helmet while cycling.

It dries your hair quicker when you've had a shower in the morning?

 

[Dan_h]

Its your safety do what you like. Give me your reasons if you actually have any, why its a good idea to not wear a helmet while cycling.

Okay, it is lunch time and my lunch has been eaten so to fill the void between my next meeting I shall bite... I may regret this at some point though....

I think you are looking at this the wrong way. I do not wear a helmet when cycling, but never have I woken up and thought "oh I have a good idea, let's not wear a helmet from now on".

I have read a lot about helmets and their pros and cons. There have been many studies published and yet I remain unconvinced that in the event of an accident a helmet is going to save my life. If you think like I do then the matter of whether to wear a helmet or not comes down to a personal choice. I choose not to wear a helmet. Others, for whatever reason, choose to wear a helmet. I have never criticised anyone for wearing one, although I have been berated for not wearing one.

Often the people who feel that I should wear a helmet are those who are not cyclists or have recently started cycling. These people have a feeling that cycling is a dangerous activity to begin with, an view that based on years of cycling experience I do not share.

 

[marafi]

Is the gentlemen's agreement on unsolicited and unsubstantiated helmet endorsement still extant?

Yes it is valid though, everyone has their own opinions. If there is no opinion then why should there even be a debate in the first place. It would seem my own opinions has certainly made you annoyed from your own opinions. Fine perhaps there is no excuse for my thinking even across the board while typing this. Even further on the statement, i would not agree to those who cycle without a helmet.

 

[marafi]

Okay, it is lunch time and my lunch has been eaten so to fill the void between my next meeting I shall bite... I may regret this at some point though....

I think you are looking at this the wrong way. I do not wear a helmet when cycling, but never have I woken up and thought "oh I have a good idea, let's not wear a helmet from now on".

I have read a lot about helmets and their pros and cons. There have been many studies published and yet I remain unconvinced that in the event of an accident a helmet is going to save my life. If you think like I do then the matter of whether to wear a helmet or not comes down to a personal choice. I choose not to wear a helmet. Others, for whatever reason, choose to wear a helmet. I have never criticised anyone for wearing one, although I have been berated for not wearing one.

Often the people who feel that I should wear a helmet are those who are not cyclists or have recently started cycling. These people have a feeling that cycling is a dangerous activity to begin with, an view that based on years of cycling experience I do not share.

Perfect comment. I certainly agree with you on that base on your point. Fine perhaps my wording of saying it is 'silly' is not right. Perhaps, within opinions of others i prefer to wear a helmet and others wish not to.

 

[marafi]

It dries your hair quicker when you've had a shower in the morning?

Even with a helmet it does the same.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

It dries your hair quicker when you've had a shower in the morning?

Yeah that's right exclude those that haven't got hair, whoever they are

 

[marafi]

My only request is that you take the time to read earlier debate on the subject rather than restarting the same things from scratch. It could save a load of pixels from dying in vain.

Just read the title of the thread. Perhaps i will do that later on reading the first post. Also lastly on that note from before. Would you agree that you learn from experience from accidents to incidents.

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

My tiredness from reivisng too much. I am meant to say not to wear helmet while cycling is a silly idea. So wear a helmet.

How can I phrase this so that it's less inflamatory than your text?

Hmm I can't. so I think I will just go with:-

"Mind your own business!"

 

[Poacher]

I've certainly learnt from experience. I've actually bothered to look at the evidence, and I don't wear a helmet.





Cycling since July 1960

 

[marafi]

How can I phrase this so that it's less inflamatory than your text?

Hmm I can't. so I think I will just go with:-

"Mind your own business!"

Its a debate why should i mind?

 

[Dan B]

Is the gentlemen's agreement on unsolicited and unsubstantiated helmet endorsement still extant?

Only applies to gentlemen, though, which lets me out

 

[snorri]

Its your safety do what you like. Give me your reasons if you actually have any, why its a good idea to not wear a helmet while cycling.

Whilst your posting may not be off topic, it is certainly not within the spirit of the thread.
'Tis the season of Peace and Love.

 

[tyred]

Its your safety do what you like. Give me your reasons if you actually have any, why its a good idea to not wear a helmet while cycling.

Because it would look silly on top of my hat

 

[ianrauk]

It would look sillier on top of my hat

 

[ianrauk]