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Posted by Tom Sherman on October 19, 2008, 1:06 pm
S'mee wrote:
> wrote:
>> S'mee wrote:
>>> On Oct 16, 1:58 pm, KingOfTheApes
>>> SNIP
>>>> Maybe motorcyclists do it for looks when they refuse to wear a helmet.
>>> No it looks stupid to not wear a helmet. Regardless of whether you
>>> ride a bicycle or a motorcycle. If you choose not to...let the
>>> consequences be on your head. Me I'm wearing a helmet.[...]
>> There are NO properly done studies that show that BICYCLE helmets have
>> any significant effect in reducing serious head injuries or deaths.
>>
>> The much heavier motorcycle helmet should not be compared to the foam
>> bicycle hat.
>
> Something is better than nothing.
There is no evidence to prove that contention. Whole population studies
show no benefit to wearing bicycle foam hats. The minimal energy
absorption is likely offset by the greater rotation acceleration cause
by the effective increase in head diameter.
> Not only that but nobody that I'm
> aware of has the guts to do it right in the bicycling world. Too hung
> up on having the wind in their hair...fading though it is.
>
Wearing a motorcycle helmet on a hot day while cycling will result in
heat exhaustion, possible heat stroke and/or death. Try climbing a 15%
grade for several miles under your own power on a hot, humid day.
> Oh and if I ever see another bunch riding abreast...I'm punting them.
> It's illegal to do that and frankly as a bicyclist and a motorcyclist
> I'm sick and tired of you road hogs...be warned, be aware. Your lot is
> has had it's fun but your time is through, no begone foul vermin.
Your posts are not as anonymous as you think. I am sure a prosecutor
could make a great impression on a jury with this post at your trial for
vehicular homicide.
--
Tom Sherman - 42.435731,-83.985007
If you are not a part of the solution, you are a part of the precipitate.
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