Re: [RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

2014-05-23 Thread Eunice Chang
Dear Jim, My deepest condolences. It is never an easy thing to lose a friend. -Eunice On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 2:03 AM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: I just started using a helmet mirror because my friend got ran over and killed last Saturday on a popular cycling route. I can

Re: [RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

2014-05-21 Thread Jim Bronson
I just started using a helmet mirror because my friend got ran over and killed last Saturday on a popular cycling route. I can understand the desire to see the cars behind you at all times. I don't think you need a support group for it.

Re: [RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

2014-05-21 Thread Deacon Patrick
Dear Jim, My deep condolences for the senseless loss of your friend. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:03:32 AM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: I just started using a helmet mirror because my friend got ran over and killed last Saturday on a popular cycling route. I can

Re: [RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

2014-05-21 Thread Ron Mc
Our - hang in there, bro and be careful out there. On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 5:25:29 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Dear Jim, My deep condolences for the senseless loss of your friend. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:03:32 AM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: I just

Re: [RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

2014-05-21 Thread Anton Tutter
My deepest sympathies to you and the loss of your friend. Five years ago, my daughter and I, on my bike, were hit from the rear by a negligent driver of a motor scooter who tried using the bike lane to pass cars on the right. We were lucky we sustained nothing more than scratches when we fell.

Re: [RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

2014-05-21 Thread Doug Williams
Jim, Watched the video. So sorry for your loss; which is a loss for the entire bicycle community. Don't know what else to say. Take care! Doug On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 11:03:32 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: I just started using a helmet mirror because my friend got ran over and killed last

Re: [RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

2014-05-21 Thread Philip Williamson
I'm really sorry to hear this. I bought a mirror recently, but there's a little learning curve and habituation I need to make in order to incorporate it fully. Take care of yourself - I know personally that grief can lead to inattention and injury. You get outside yourself a little, and

[RBW] Mirrors and gadgets (was Why Wear a Helmet?)

2014-05-20 Thread Doug Williams
I admit that I am addicted to my helmet mirror as well. So much so, that just a few days ago, I was pushing my shopping cart through the Costco parking lot when I heard a car behind me. My first instinct was to glance at my (non-existent) helmet mirror. Maybe I need to wear my helmet while