The way I think about it is this (supported by the article): if you get in a wreck, a helmet will probably help. Then I think of these questions: Do you think wearing a helmet when walking would make you more safe, less safe, or about the same? Do you think wearing a helmet when driving (as the pro racers do) make you more safe, less safe, or about the same?
Honestly, I think wearing a helmet in all three forms of transportation would make you (some bit) safer. But would you EVER, REALLY wear a helmet when driving? Even in the MOST dangerous types of driving (at dusk, in the rain, on a mountain road/crowded expressway, etc..). No, of course not! Helmets are not for transportation driving, they are for racing or driving like a racer. and that is how I think about helmets with biking. If you are racing or biking like a racer, think about a helmet, like they do. The vague suggestions: If you are biking faster than 30mph, consider a helmet. If you are biking with drop bars, consider a helmet. If the cars around you are all close and going faster than 30mph, consider a helmet. Otherwise, it is just like walking and driving - sure it will make you a bit safer, but you wouldn't ACTUALLY wear a helmet when doing those things! All things in moderation, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
