Cannock tonight, at least 8 people with no helmets
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Rushmore wrote:i'm suprised this thread hasn't been closed already...
BORED NOW!
Perhaps there should be a quota system of helmet and SPD v Flats threads. Only one allowed a year.
I am also BORED NOW! and am going to do some riding. Hopefully I wont die.Fig rolls: proof that god loves cyclists and that she wants us to do another lap0 -
Calm down fella it was a joke
Yes, Ive read that one before, on every "helmet debate" thread there ever has been.
You shouldnt be joking about, this is a serious issue.0 -
supersonic wrote:Is something I see often - I think though that the rider should assess their risks and make their own mind up regarding helmets. I don't judge either camp.
exactly!!! well said!0 -
If I'm riding with my mates, I'll make sure everyone has a helmet as that is the sensible thing to do, it can help stop or cut down the amount hospital time we have to do when someone falls off, which they did last ride, a completely split helmet saved us from having to go to A&E for sure.
When on the road, it's not all down to what you do, it's the others you need to watch out for. I was glad when I headbutted a ped who didn't look with my helmet on, sure like modern car bonnets - it probably helped him too.0 -
I agree with the OP.
We live in a society where fashion/"Looking cool" outweighs safety tenfold. I don't think there is ever any viable excuse for not wearing a helmet if you cycle, under any circumstances. It's a potentially dangerous activity that does take lives from time to time and yet it is still debated whether or not we should wear helmets. I know we take responsibility for our own actions, but I don't even think it should be something that should be debated, Helmets save lives and should be mandatory in my opinion.
You may think your skill level and your familiarity with the area you are riding don't necessitate you wearing a helmet, but you're wrong...serious/fatal accidents are not always the fault of the rider, you can be as in control as you possibly could be and things can still go wrong, Please...put a lid on, you might look a bit of a mushroom head compared to the "cooler" kids without helmets, but if there's even 0.00000000000000000001% chance that it could save your life, then surely it's worth it? if not for your own sake, then for your loved ones. Imagine how they'd feel in the aftermath of your death or serious injury. I'm not trying to rub people up the wrong way by saying all of this...It's just something I feel strongly about.
Cycling is definitely on the increase as a hobby/activity, and we spend lots of money on various items to protect our frames, bottom brackets, cranks, paintjobs, chainstays, forks, limbs etc. yet we can't seem to shake this cavalier attitude towards protecting the bit of your body that controls your entire existence on and off the bike.
I'm sure i'll get plenty of "W****r" responses from the small percentage of semi literate vocabu-limited bikers on here, but if just 1 person takes heed from this thread, then surely it's been worth it.
Let's hope the helmetless don't learn their lessons the hard way.0 -
but if there's even 0.00000000000000000001% chance that it could save your life
The argument to that is surely - why not wear one all the time? Walking, DIY, in the shower etc.0 -
supersonic wrote:but if there's even 0.00000000000000000001% chance that it could save your life
The argument to that is surely - why not wear one all the time? Walking, DIY, in the shower etc.
Sorted
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Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
See...I knew the people would be here picking holes in my terminology even if you understand what I'm trying to say. I may be wrong, but I'd have thought you're far less likely to be seriously injured or killed whilst walking than cycling (in most cases) It's really a question of appropriate risk assesment.0
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It's really a question of appropriate risk assesment.
I agree, and have said this all along. Some people do not think the risk posed is any greater than many tasks they do in every day life (which they do not wear a helmet for)0 -
But with activities like motorcycling (which admittedly is more risky and much higher speed in most cases) people don't get to legally make that call...it's the law (unless you live on parson cross) <---Sheffield In-Joke there
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I've just been to parson cross today haha!
As before, is going to be a never ending debate. It may well end up as a legal requirement in the UK eventually, but I don't think it would go down too well.0 -
I believe helmets are an integral part of walking.*Chris_topher81 wrote:I'm sure i'll get plenty of "W****r" responses from the small percentage of semi literate vocabu-limited bikers on here, but if just 1 person takes heed from this thread, then surely it's been worth it.
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Yeehaa has a very smelly one (only gleaned this from his thread on it mind)0
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You're right...it could go on forever, and if it was introduced as a legal requirement there would definitely be a huge backlash. I think it would have a direct positive effect on the number of cycle related deaths though which has to be a good thing.
So you were in Parson Cross? that IS Bravery!! haha. (Jus Kiddin) I'm not far from there myself...(foxhill)...some of the natives are slightly less than tolerable (that's me being diplomatic) but it's worth it for the proximity to such amazing riding.0 -
Personally i always wear a helmet, if i'm cycling to town on the road or if i'm mountain biking. I view a helmet as essential.
I wouldn't drive my car without wearing the seatbelt. I wont ride my bike without wearing a helmet.
If you choose to not wear one i aint gunna preach, its your choice, but especially if your proper mountain biking i consider you an idiot.
Saying all that, whenever i do crash its always my face that hits the floor, not my head. So really only a full face will do, which i dont own. Go figure.
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I live between Ecclesfield and Chapeltown - you are nice and close to Greno and Wharny, uphill all the way for me!0
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Yeah, It's great living so close....still a bit of a climb though for me, going via Skew hill is probably my most direct route. All good on the way back home though. Do you get up wharny and greno much?0
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Yeah, every so often, though is very muddy up there at the min. Do a lot of riding around Chap too, as the spoil tips at the back of the park make for testing terrain.0
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Yeah, really boggy up there at the moment...I'll defo have to check back of Chap park out though, not been up there on the Bike yet.0
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Chris_topher81 wrote:I agree with the OP.
We live in a society where fashion/"Looking cool" outweighs safety tenfold.
Personally I think that helmets have now become part of mtb fashion, especially when you see styling like this http://bicycling.com/blogs/thestraightd ... eature.jpg, which also goes to explain some way why people are taken aback by the sight of a rider not in a helmet. We are so used to seeing them in all the magazines and photos on the internet it looks weird seeing a rider without one. It's like seeing someone wearing a full face without goggles, it just looks odd.
I'm firmly in the live and let live camp but I think a lot more people are wearing helmets now, which can only be a good thing.0 -
Can't be bothered to read all of this, heard this argument all before but I'd like to say I've always got my helmet on me.0
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Where does this end? Its all about what risks you are prepared to take.
Riding motorcycles is a high risk activity and a lot of people would not want to ride a bike, but I choose to, no doubt a much higher serious injury/death rate than mountain biking.
Its all down to personal choice luckily.
I do wear a helmet but I also ride at 25-30 mph at times on my mtb in shorts and t-shirt. On my motorbike I would have back protector, armoured jacket, boots and a full face quality helmet at the very least!
Make up your own mind and try not to judge others, after all they may crash less, or take less risks because they don't feel invincible wearing a helmet and armour.
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Where have we got too?
if you ride like a puff at 5mph everywhere off road don't bother? If you MTFU and put some effort in it might be a decent plan?0 -
Thewaylander wrote:Where have we got too?
if you ride like a puff at 5mph everywhere off road don't bother? If you MTFU and put some effort in it might be a decent plan?
yeah and you don't need to wear a seatbelt if you're only going to the shop 5 mins away in the car and full body armour might be a good idea when walking down the stairs....
i think that's it anyway
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genuinely surprised we've had 80+ posts about some people on Cannock not wearing helmets
some of them don't even have suspension or gears FFS
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.blitz wrote:genuinely surprised we've had 80+ posts about some people on Cannock not wearing helmets
some of them don't even have suspension or gears FFS
Don't talkl to me about thos crazy single seepd guys, they bring my rage on!!!!0 -
and some of them even have 29" wheels... :shock:Thewaylander wrote:Don't talkl to me about thos crazy single seepd guys, they bring my rage on!!!!0 -
.blitz wrote:
and some of them even have 29" wheels... :shock:Thewaylander wrote:Don't talkl to me about thos crazy single seepd guys, they bring my rage on!!!!
DAMN HIPPPIES!!!!!0 -
yeah freakin flower people 0
