tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post2903645648349318634..comments2024-01-02T07:16:03.732-07:00Comments on Endless Velo Love: Bicycle Advocacy: Where's the Line Between 'Supporting' and 'Scaring' New Cyclists?G.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13429419832660419144noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-56379387283852009602011-08-04T17:04:57.247-06:002011-08-04T17:04:57.247-06:00I agree... the conditions (where, when, how fast) ...I agree... the conditions (where, when, how fast) certainly play a roll for me when making a choice about my helmet. If I'm running half a mile down the street where there's little traffic, it seems unnecessary (for me - doesn't mean this is true for everyone though) to put on a helmet. If I'm racing down the highway with cars motoring at 65+ mph, well, I might make another choiceG.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13429419832660419144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-66746276784797110842011-08-04T16:30:30.112-06:002011-08-04T16:30:30.112-06:00Such a good point. Sometimes I wear a helmet; som...Such a good point. Sometimes I wear a helmet; sometimes I don't. My decision depends entirely on the pedaling conditions. I've had a couple of people (strangers on bikes) smuggly remark that I should be wearing a helmet, as if I am a novice rider who has never heard of or met anyone with a closed head injury! It really is a turn off. If I ever decide to take up single track trail She Rides a Bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269615938898501712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-34588704148238256242011-08-01T17:04:49.611-06:002011-08-01T17:04:49.611-06:00Jillian,
It is interesting to see people argue so...Jillian, <br />It is interesting to see people argue so strongly for or against helmets (and for that matter, many other issues that are argued like riding in every day clothes vs spandex, or the type of hand signals cyclists should use, if any, just to name a couple). As you said, you have your reasons for wearing a helmet, and I would never begrudge anyone their choice to wear or not wear one. G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13429419832660419144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-13041549352949967362011-08-01T16:44:16.040-06:002011-08-01T16:44:16.040-06:00I understand that helmet use is an issue where it ...I understand that helmet use is an issue where it is required by law (as in Canada), but why do people argue the point otherwise? Is it human nature to find things to separate us? I guess we can't possibly work together toward a goal of getting more riders on the road. <br /><br />I've read both sides of this issue, and just go with what my gut tells me. At this time, it tells me to jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05243557852153575609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-77537655742819420692011-08-01T16:34:10.508-06:002011-08-01T16:34:10.508-06:00Anon... I agree with you completely. But, I'm ...Anon... I agree with you completely. But, I'm also a "live and let live" sort of person, so unless something strikes me as morally or ethically wrong, I am likely not going to voice a strongly held stance (unless I'm feeling extra feisty on the particular day). After this conversation though, I couldn't help but wonder how many people have run into similar personalities and G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13429419832660419144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-16837665907533511902011-08-01T15:46:29.987-06:002011-08-01T15:46:29.987-06:00Like in any other endeavour, some cyclists are ver...Like in any other endeavour, some cyclists are very strong-willed and opinionated, and aren't afraid to pontificate to the point of being preachy. I think people get that and are able to make their own decisions by listening to reasonable points of view on both sides of an issue. I remember being told once authoritatively years ago by such a fellow that fat-tired bikes were a silly trend thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com