Why are UK cyclists fixated on helmets

[Pat "5mph"]

Just imagine slightly more exaggerated in every way and more irascible.

More grumpy?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Was that before or after the one where you left a pint of blood on the roads of Buckinghamshire? You won't remember, but the ambulance man also gave you a lecture.

It was. All I can remember of him at the scene was being grilled as to the identity of the Prime Minister and the Government of the day. Like I gave a toss.

We had a nice chat later at the hospital though. I don't rate his judgement on helmets but I was profoundly glad he turned out for me.

 

[Colin B]

you havnt tried mrs roadrash,s custard have you

Maybe I should copyright the custard helmet in case someone steals my idea

 

[JonUK4]

Only read the first page and the last couple but I don't think I've seen such a consistent demonstration of poor logic and reasoning.

I really want to launch into a torrent of arguments but I think my keyboard would break under the hammering I'd give it so I'll summarise:

Natural selection.

 

[snorri]

I really want to launch into a torrent of arguments but I think my keyboard would break under the hammering I'd give it

Oh you are a tease, go on, let it flow, most of us are open to anything new on the H topic. .

 

[slowmotion]

Two hundred and seventy one posts, and you still don't understand, do you?

 

[classic33]

On a rather random chat with my wife we were trying to figure out if custard could be used as shock absorption in a helmet because it does absorb impact , so I did some checking and someone's using it as bullet proof armour who would have ever thought of bullet proof custard

Non Newtonian fluid.

 

[ufkacbln]

Non Newtonian fluid.

Somehow Rhubarb and Non Newtonian fluid, does not sound appetising

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Somehow Rhubarb and Non Newtonian fluid, does not sound appetising

And Newton's fluids do it for you?

 

[JonUK4]

Because it's a forum. But I'll let flow a little. I wear a helmet. I don't like head injuries - they don't repair very well versus other parts of the body that do repair, or can be repaired, very well.

We can rebuild limbs from a crushed and managled mess, internal organs can be repaired or replaced. If I damage my brain, I'm farked - it's that simple to me. And as much as I try not to put myself in harms way, I can't account for everyone around me. It's a tiny little thing that "might" make a difference, but I'd rather have it than not.

 

[Markymark]

But what if it was more likely for you to be knocked off because of wearing it as research has shown drivers give helmet wearers less space?

 

[snorri]

It's a tiny little thing that "might" make a difference, but I'd rather have it than not.

A perfectly reasonable view, IMO .

 

[MontyVeda]

Up until now... my skull has done a very good job of protecting my brain... a bit of polystyrene isn't going to make my skull any stronger. A bit of polystyrene may well stop the skin around my skull from being ripped open, but that's just cosmetic damage. With an impact big enough to compromise my skull, I'm going to need a lot more than polystyrene... something closer to a motorbike helmet would help in that scenario, maybe.

 

[JonUK4]

If you're basing your road safety on being given space I think you're already at risk. Take the space you need to be safe, as you would do when driving.

 

[Dan B]

We can rebuild limbs from a crushed and managled mess, internal organs can be repaired or replaced. If I damage my brain, I'm ****ed - it's that simple to me

This is exactly the reason I always wear a shower helmet