The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

I'd have told the neighbor to go forth and multiply and just carried on as usual, I've not used bonce protection for over fifty years.

My bad crash when I smashed my collar bone I wasn't aware of hitting my head but the helmet was scraped and cracked so did it's job so if it gives me even the slightest protection I will continue wearing it. To be honest, a decent helmet is so light you barely notice it on your head anyway.

Each to their own though. Whatever you are comfortable with.

I've just had a nice bath......as much as to relax as because I particularly needed one. Lol

 

[pawl]

Same here, its like a school sports day for taller kids I am looking forward to my ideas of new sports being included... 'Catch the Javelin' and 'Synchronised Drowning'

How about heading the shot 😣

 

[classic33]

Google ie your friend.

https://www.answers.com/Q/Can_you_tell_the_difference_between_male_and_female_carrots

 

[welsh dragon]

I like to pick and choose which bits of the Olympics I watch.

 

[Dirk]

As someone who has written off 2 motorcycle helmets in fairly low speed offs, I would not entertain riding a bicycle without one. You have no control over whether you smack your head on the ground, or not. I've come off a motorcycle at 100+ mph and not touched the helmet. I fell off at the Anglesey circuit at about 35 mph and wrecked one - saved my noggin though.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
Avery wet day here, much like many places around the country.

We are having a bit of a do today. Our friends Son is getting married and a group of us are watching the ceremony via Zoom, whilst drinking wine and ale and eating. I have cooked a vat of bolognese, enough i hope for 9 people. There will be loads of nibbles also. Not your normal wedding feast, but it's tasty and filling. MrsP has made 2 strawberry flans and a summer pudding for afters.
Enjoy your day everyone.

 

[Dave7]

As someone who has written off 2 motorcycle helmets in fairly low speed offs, I would not entertain riding a bicycle without one. You have no control over whether you smack your head on the ground, or not. I've come off a motorcycle at 100+ mph and not touched the helmet. I fell off at the Anglesey circuit at about 35 mph and wrecked one - saved my noggin though.

The only 'off' I had on my motorbike was entirely my fault. After a somersault my head hit the corner of the curb. It took a chunk out of the helmet
I am convinced it saved my life.

 

[welsh dragon]

Not to be a party pooper, but I read a report about 6 months ago that said out of 23 of the leading helmets tested, only 3 offered any protection in the event of an accident with either a vehicle or the road.

None of the others gave any real protection. That's why manufacturers don't make any claims about they're products.

 

[numbnuts]

Not to be a party pooper, but I read a report about 6 months ago that said out of 23 of the leading helmets tested, only 3 offered any protection in the event of an accident with either a vehicle or the road.

None of the others gave any real protection. That's why manufacturers don't make any claims about they're products.

Yeah but, if you have long hair they stop you looking like Rasputin gone through a hedge backwards.

 

[Chief Broom]

Re-helmets, for me its all about a risk assessment. Ive been a motorcyclist most of my life and now how quickly your day can change to hospital food...I wouldnt ever consider wearing an open face helmet on a motorcycle. Each to their own of course. I do believe in avoidance and a keen sense of self preservation. If i lived in the city i would wear a cycle helmet all the time but in the sticks there is less risk. The cheap lid i bought certainly looks like it could take a hefty impact and if it shatters thats ok its done its job. High milers would probably want something better..but then its back again to risk assessment.

 

[BoldonLad]

Re-helmets, for me its all about a risk assessment. Ive been a motorcyclist most of my life and now how quickly your day can change to hospital food...I wouldnt ever consider wearing an open face helmet on a motorcycle. Each to their own of course. I do believe in avoidance and a keen sense of self preservation. If i lived in the city i would wear a cycle helmet all the time but in the sticks there is less risk. The cheap lid i bought certainly looks like it could take a hefty impact and if it shatters thats ok its done its job. High milers would probably want something better..but then its back again to risk assessment.

Helmets are an emotive issue. We (myself and Mrs @BoldonLad) wear helmets, mainly at the insistence of daughter No 3 (presumably, she feels she can wait for her inheritance ). Mrs @BoldonLad has had a couple of "offs", in one instance, helmet was damaged, so, presumably, her head would have otherwise come in contact with the ground, if it were not for the helmet. Comparing the construction of my bicycle helmet with my motorcycle helmet, I would suspect the cycle helmet would not give much protection at speed, but, we are two 74 year olds, and speed is not high on our agenda

I view it as a "personal choice" subject, I would not like to see (cycle) helmets made compulsory, but, would not be "interfering/commenting/advising" on others choice to wear/not wear. When teaching our grandchildren to ride bicycles, the "helmet decision" was left to their parents.

 

[PaulSB]

My bad crash when I smashed my collar bone I wasn't aware of hitting my head but the helmet was scraped and cracked so did it's job so if it gives me even the slightest protection I will continue wearing it. To be honest, a decent helmet is so light you barely notice it on your head anyway.

Each to their own though. Whatever you are comfortable with.

I've just had a nice bath......as much as to relax as because I particularly needed one. Lol

Yep, I know this one. A few years ago I hit a dodgy bit of tarmac, in the middle of nowhere, at 25mph. Straight off. Jeez I went down hard. The guys re-routed and after a cafe stop a couple rode home with me. I hadn't realised how badly shaken up I was till the last 3-4 miles.

Next day I examined my helmet. It was a week old, £120. It had cracked in four places. I don't recall hitting my head and my head was just about the only bit of me that didn't hurt.

I'm a believer.........

 

[welsh dragon]

Yeah but, if you have long hair they stop you looking like Rasputin gone through a hedge backwards.

Unless of course your hair sticks out of the ventilation bits and you look like a mad man.

 

[BoldonLad]

Unless of course your hair sticks out of the ventilation bits and you look like a mad man.

tut tut a mad person, surely good job you are not posting in "the dark place"

 

[welsh dragon]

Wearing a helmet is a bit like schroedingers cat I think..