> On Sunday, September 30, 2012 6:29:40 PM UTC-7, gep7...@gmail.com wrote: >> >> It is that only if you regard helmets as totally safe and ignore any >> tendency to take more risks when wearing one. > >On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 12:30 PM, Brewster Fong <bfd...@gmail.com> wrote: > I've heard this statement beforea and am unclear as to kind of "risk" these > riders are taking - i.e., ride faster than allowed, run thru stop > signs/lights, weave between cars in traffic, making "daredevil" type moves > like jumping off cliffs, walls, barriers, or what?
Brewster, I guess I rationalize it the other way around. In my sample of one, I ride more carefully the (10%?) of the time I don't wear my helmet. Specifically, I ride more slowly on quieter streets, leave more escape room, and rarely ride in the dark or rain without a helmet. Out of the city, I pretty much only ditch the helmet for climbs, and if I do descend, I don't push it. It may be unsupportable, but it's the internal bargain I've made with myself. Best, joe broach portland, or -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
