To the cyclist on the yellow and black Carrera

[Matthew_T]

[QUOTE 1739448, member: 45"]Be gentle, eh? It doesn't look as though Matthew knows the arguments yet.[/quote]
I have heard rumors but not bothered to induldge myself into the main threads yet.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Safety? It just helps to inform others of the dangers of riding on the road and how useful a helmet is in case of a crash.

Some of us don't need to be informed about helmets, we know enough all ready, I've been riding for over 40 years, and I've never worn a helmet. Also toeclips doesn't make a cyclist a beginner, I've been using toeclips for over 25 years, I have toeclips on the fixed I use for commuting and general running around, more convenient, and clipless on my best bike I use for summer Sunday rides.

 

[Red Light]

If I were to say anything to anyone, it would just be "You need to wear a helmet" or "Safety first". I wouldnt go lecturing them about it. But if they asked me why, I would just state it is common practice by the majority of cyclists because it saves lives.

Not failing to grasp the opportunity to be wrong again. Four times in just one post as well.

 

[col]

 

[Matthew_T]

Not failing to grasp the opportunity to be wrong again. Four times in just one post as well.

Hmmmm... '"You need to wear a helmet"', 'common practice' and 'saves lives'. I am not sure about the last one but I can only see three.

 

[compo]

I suspect you were a first-time cyclist as you had toe straps on your pedals, you were not the most stable of people, and you only had running shorts and top on.

Ah well, after 50 years using toe clips/straps I would be considered a beginner in Rhyl.

 

[MattHB]

 

[Red Light]

Hmmmm... '"You need to wear a helmet"', 'common practice' and 'saves lives'. I am not sure about the last one but I can only see three.

Try "majority of cyclists" Good to see you now recognise all but that one as being wrong though.

 

[Matthew_T]

Ah well, after 50 years using toe clips/straps I would be considered a beginner in Rhyl.

I was refering to the type of bike he was on and the fact that toe straps on it seem a little beginnerish.

 

[Red Light]

[QUOTE 1739476, member: 45"]Matthew-

There's no compelling evidence either way about whether helmets are useful. There are a lot of other factors involved. Hopefully someone will be happy to talk those through with you rather than just having a go.[/quote]

There is also no compelling evidence that cycling is dangerous. Well over 9 million Boris Bike journeys now, over 95% without a helmet and yet not a single serious injury to date let alone a serious head injury. You have about 30 times better odds of winning the lottery jackpot.

 

[Matthew_T]

[QUOTE 1739476, member: 45"]Matthew-

There's no compelling evidence either way about whether helmets are useful. There are a lot of other factors involved. Hopefully someone will be happy to talk those through with you rather than just having a go.[/quote]
I didnt say I was going to have a go. I simply said that if I were to say anything it would not be much.

 

[oldfatfool]

I was refering to the type of bike he was on and the fact that toe straps on it seem a little beginnerish.

It is nice that there is an old pro like yourself on these fora to help and advise us all on what proper cyclists should be wearing and the essential equipment we should be using. I will immediately assign my touring pedals and powergrips to the dustbin. Oh poo do I have to throw away my steel bike as well?

 

[Red Light]

I simply said that if I were to say anything it would not be much.

"If I were to say anything" ? You did say something to the rider you looked down on and repeated it on here.

 

[redcard]

Is Matthew a bit pissed that he struggled to keep pace with a dude in improper clothing?

 

[Gary E]

You see?
You see what happens????
Told you so