Re: 1972 Legnano in the news

On 11/8/2024 9:18 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:

On 11/8/2024 8:49 PM, AMuzi wrote:

Check the photos here:
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14061289/Emmy-award- winner-1970s-sitcom-unrecognizable-77-bikes-LA.html

 Whoa! Exposed cables! Down tube friction shifting! Center pull brakes! 36 spoke wheels! Full sized frame pump! And she's not in a "protected" bike lane! Is it even possible to ride that way?  ;-)
 "She adhered to safety regulations by having a black helmet on, wore pink trainers and had a red jacket tied around her waist" is nonsense. There is no helmet regulation that applies to her.
 And the jacket around her waist is not a particularly good idea, although it's at least better than tying it around the handlebars. I know a guy who did that and had a sleeve dangle into his front wheel. His next couple seconds were far from fun.
 

Generally it is much safer to wear a helmet although no breaking a laws by not wearing one. Not sure why a black helmet is better and tying things around your waist is not a good idea. Better to simply leave the extra clothes on and sweat. That would be safer. Long pants are a better idea if you go down.
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Deacon Mark