Re: 1972 Legnano in the news

Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> writes:

On 11/14/2024 1:56 PM, Radey Shouman wrote:

Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> writes:
 

Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

On 11/12/2024 4:44 PM, Radey Shouman wrote:

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I just did a web search for "walking helmet", and got pages of stuff on
helmets for babies and toddlers learning to walk.  I guess that's a
thing these days; I must be out of touch.  Perhaps one day we'll see a
generation unwilling to step outside without a helmet.

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That'll be a sad day indeed. But the general trend toward "Danger!
Danger!" warnings is strong. At one time, Safe Kids recommended that no
kid under age 10 be allowed to cross a street alone.
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And there's this:
https://www.learnbydestroying.com/jeffl/crud/Bicycle-Safety.jpg
(Thanks, Jeff.)
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This i suspect like the bike holsters for guns, while available to buy,
they aren’t seen in the flesh.
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I see lots of kids and babies with families and friends let alone living in
a large city, not a walking helmet to be seen!

I have never seen one in real life either, except for those somehow
medically compromised, which is why I was surprised to see so many
online.  Don't know whether it's the start of an actual trend or just
over hopeful selling.

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Some Japanese schools have mandated walking helmets. See
https://www.vehicularcyclist.com/jpeds.html

That is remarkable.  The paper dates from 1996, I wonder whether walking
helmets have become more or less popular.

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