Namely roadies? What's your reason for it?

I dont know but a lad who thaught we looked funny with lids on untill he lost it after an incident involving him 15 mph off road and a few big rocks he now wairs a lid, 661 arm/elbow gaurds and knee and shin pads. after the skin graft surgery had heeled

There's a few, but they can't post from the spinal injuries unit.

<lights blue touch paper and retires safe distance from fireworks>

I know a bit of plastic foam is not going to protect you from the effects of being hit by a car at 60 mph, but for many other accidents a helmet has at least got to help, and in very few accidents will a helmet actually make you worse off. Sure, they might give you a false sense of security, but the same is probably true of seatbelts and airbags in cars.

I guess roadies just traditionally don't bother with helmets, but for me, riding without a helmet just feels plain wrong, and I just prefer having a bit of plastic on my head.

and when its cold my full facer keeps my ears warm ;-)

It's still been compulsory for road racing in the UK for a while now.

Sometimes if it's really hot I won't wear mine if I'm on the road, but I don't think twice about it if I'm racing or riding off road.

mine's always on, college run, offroad, anything else, i always have it

Ho hum, I've managed to cycle across the Himalaya four times without wearing a bit of expanded polystyrene, but you're obviously all experts so I'll retire and leave you alone in your sanctimonious righteousness.

Montgomery, the truth is, they don't make 'em big enough to fit your head!

The 'sanctimonious righteousness' always comes out at the mention of helmet wearing. I'm stunned by how many people live a perfect life :)

Well, Monty, I've cycled to the moon and back, and to the bottom of the Atlantic. Now less of your sanctimonious bragging please.

The 'roadies' the OP refers to are generally far fitter, more dedicated and do many more miles than the vast majority of overweight mountain bikers. Maybe they know something he doesn't.

It's not MTBers' fault they don't get in the miles, of course - must be tough finding the time between all those lengthy sessions glopping off over bike part catalogues.

Anyhoo, gotta go, off to do what you probably consider to be an EPIC!! ride. Guess what? Based on my experience, knowledge of local conditions and a realistic assessment of the risk involved, I'll even be wearing my helmet!

Never not not wear a helmet. Except when popping to the shops maybe.

"A helmet may not look cool, but then neither does a life support machine." I know which I'd rather be wearing.

"I know a bit of plastic foam is not going to protect you from the effects of being hit by a car at 60 mph..."

It may not save you from direct injuries of the impact but it'll reduce the chances of head injuries when your head bounces off the tarmac/kerb/windscreen.

In my many years of MTBing I've written off 4 helmets. 3 of these were from RTA's, with only 1 off road, where each time the driver was at fault. One of these times involved me going through (literally) the windscreen of a van.

Its an old argument. Some do, some dont, i choose to wear one.

If i saw someone fall and hurt themself when not wearing a helmet i would point this out in a condescending way. Thats the kind of guy i am ;-)

Most groups have a "No helmet no ride" policy.

Lots of newbies are not used to wearing a helmet or dont like the idea of one.

At my last place we ran introductions to MTBing. There were always various excuses for not wanting to wear one. I even brought a few spares and even then some didnt want to wear them.

Having the odd branch clip their heads along the ride often changed their attitudes.

One of the chaps fell off on the way back from the pub after clipping another rider. (not on an organised ride I add) 1st Rider had a broken finger the second has to have his eye socket rebuilt and fractured his skull.

Most of the group new these two so that helped the helmet campain. Im not sure what actually happened or if a helmet would of prevented this but it would make it worse .

I did prevent one rider joining our group sessions though. He arrived in the carpark using his trainers as brakes. On closer inspection of the bike the saddle was only attached to the bike by black bodge tape and wabbled up and down.

He didnt need a helmet either "cos he would stay at the back out of the way"


It that a new thread "Do Nike trainers stop bikes better than ADDIAS?"

Anyone know why roadies wear those silly little peaked caps?

and another thing, I've never found a GOOD reason why roadies shave their legs?

The world of skinny tyres and dropped bars is indeed a strange one!

Aaaagh :)

Just caught end of 999 on uktv

Some kid call Tim managed to get his fork stuck in his head.

Was cut free by firemen and had 3 1/2 hour op to remove the remaining bit.

Endded with Tim riding new bike and new Helmet.

He pulled up front end to go down kerb, lost front wheel and fell to ground and they suspect bike cartwheeled over landing with fork embedded in his head.

Some nice graphic pics.

Nice



*Wonders how often such things occur*



I shall be wearing a helmet when out on my roadbike this afternoon :)