V12man Posted December 26, 2015 Share My big accident last week where I broke my hip had one huge redeeming factor - my helmet had quite a bad gouge out of it, but no damage to my head. Thanks, helmet.Damn - somehow I missed the note on that - glad you are ok - heal up soon!! Joe Low 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted December 26, 2015 Share It's his own choice not to wear a helmet- no need to interfere or to get upset. 'Kaze Pete and Danger Dassie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Glad that I was wearing mine when I fell. Even some small stones embedded in the foam 'Kaze Pete, Chro Mo, Lynnie_the_Snail and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTJ Posted December 26, 2015 Share The is an old afrikaans saying " as jy dom is moet jy k1k", it goes very well with riding without a helmet. DIPSLICK, V12man and the nerd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Kaze Pete Posted December 26, 2015 Share The is an old afrikaans saying " as jy dom is moet jy k1k", it goes very well with riding without a helmet. In the majority of cases, a helmet might be a good thing, just like a safety belt in a car. I've cracked three helmets - thank you. Last accident (others were silly falls) I lost consciousness, fractured 4 ribs, and have a plate and six screws on my left collar bone. Seat belts? I've been in a nasty accident and got thrown out of a car which had its roof peeled of in the accident, and it landed upside down on its window sills, all whilst NOT wearing my safety belt, which was my saving grace - only cracked my shoulder, and had a few scrapes on one arm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udxcob Posted December 27, 2015 Share Foreigner? Danger Dassie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted December 27, 2015 Share It's all risk and reward. Sometimes I dig cruising the hood on my SS sans helmet. I check out the houses and see who is building what. When I train or race I never leave home without a helmet.  What I don't understand is why everyone feels its their duty to be the moral authority. If someone wants to drive without a seatbelt, ride without a helmet or weed eat without goggles it is their issue not yours. As long as it doesn't affect you why bother about it? EZRider, shaper, gtr1 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted December 27, 2015 Share Not wearing a helmut does not make you "cool" and the "meneer", it makes you uncool and a pile of manure.You should direct those comments to Eddiie Merckx, Bernauld Hinault, Greg le Mond, Francesco  Moser and the like.......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfcjim Posted December 27, 2015 Share You should direct those comments to Eddiie Merckx, Bernauld Hinault, Greg le Mond, Francesco  Moser and the like..........................Top quality whataboutery there... Joe Low 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted December 27, 2015 Share I've only 'needed' a helmet twice... Once, my beloved Troy Lee was a bit dented, the other time was a groggy trip to the emergency room for stitches in my head. Bottom line: if I'm not riding only in my driveway, I wear my helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarickH Posted December 27, 2015 Share If you cycle without a helmet, your brain is not worth saving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Low Posted December 27, 2015 Share If you cycle without a helmet, your brain is not worth saving. Most of Europe then and nearly all of cycling history worldwide. and i'll let my gardener know. Edited December 27, 2015 by Joe Low Danger Dassie, iteachcoffee and Moriarty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanCT Posted December 27, 2015 Share What I don't understand is why everyone feels its their duty to be the moral authority. If someone wants to drive without a seatbelt, ride without a helmet or weed eat without goggles it is their issue not yours. As long as it doesn't affect you why bother about it?I don't think wearing a seatbelt is a fair compairison. If you loose control of your car because you arn't strapped in, and cause an accident, you effect others. If you don't wear a helmet, it's not going to prevent an accident. Interesting study... http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/09/060911102200.htm Study is from the UK, don't think drivers in SA have the same mentality. Personally I wouldn't ride without a helmet. iteachcoffee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted December 27, 2015 Share Cog Masher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted December 27, 2015 Share So there I am this morning stopped outside Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch having a quick chat to a friend I bumped into on my road ride back to Somerset West when two road cyclists rode past with the one guy not wearing a helmet. This guy seemed to be a seasoned cyclist judging by his bike and legs. Very soon after that I headed off and eventually caught and passed them on the R44. Helmetless guy had stopped and was waiting for his friend who was not as strong. They then overtook me.The reason for my rant is not only the fact that this guy was riding without a helmet, but also that he seemed to only want to ride on the right hand side of the yellow shoulder line. I don't understand why you'd want to do that given that there is a perfectly good shoulder on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West that is the width of a car. Also, much of this section of road has a 100 km/h limit and many motorists travel at speed. A couple of drivers gave this guy a "courtesy" hoot, I guess to prompt him to move a little to the left. His friend was then weaving back and forth across the yellow line trying to hang onto his wheel. I then passed them again when the friend's legs started giving in.I guess what I'm trying to say is:1. Wear a helmet.2. Don't ride like an idiot where you put yourself in danger and give cyclists a bad name. Share the roads and also be considerate towards other road users.3. If you are going to take a friend for a ride, ride at their pace and try not ride them into the ground.Rant off.So there I am this morning stopped outside Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch having a quick chat to a friend I bumped into on my road ride back to Somerset West when two road cyclists rode past with the one guy not wearing a helmet. This guy seemed to be a seasoned cyclist judging by his bike and legs. Very soon after that I headed off and eventually caught and passed them on the R44. Helmetless guy had stopped and was waiting for his friend who was not as strong. They then overtook me.The reason for my rant is not only the fact that this guy was riding without a helmet, but also that he seemed to only want to ride on the right hand side of the yellow shoulder line. I don't understand why you'd want to do that given that there is a perfectly good shoulder on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West that is the width of a car. Also, much of this section of road has a 100 km/h limit and many motorists travel at speed. A couple of drivers gave this guy a "courtesy" hoot, I guess to prompt him to move a little to the left. His friend was then weaving back and forth across the yellow line trying to hang onto his wheel. I then passed them again when the friend's legs started giving in.I guess what I'm trying to say is:1. Wear a helmet.2. Don't ride like an idiot where you put yourself in danger and give cyclists a bad name. Share the roads and also be considerate towards other road users.3. If you are going to take a friend for a ride, ride at their pace and try not ride them into the ground.Rant off.I often ride without my helmet. Why because I choose freedom over fashion. I am no less safer than you. I also ride to the right of the yellow emergency lane. Why because riding in the emergency lane is restricted to official vehicles in an emergency.  Last point, no comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Buttox Posted December 27, 2015 Share Damn - somehow I missed the note on that - glad you are ok - heal up soon!!Thanks, man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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