Re: RE: Re: Helmet efficacy test

On Mon Mar 24 13:12:49 2025 Frank Krygowski  wrote:

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I agree that the afteraffects of concussions might be commonly
underestimated.
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I disagree that ordinary bicycling's risk of concussion is significantly
higher than other activities'. Society would do better by stopping the
scare tactics regarding bicycling, and by convincing motorists or
pedestrians to wear helmets.

    Frank, most of the people posting here ride a great deal faster than you. There's nothing wrong with riding any speed you like. But faster riders have more of a chance of not just falling but being out of control when they fall.
 I just succeeded with my first ride in two months. I rode around a parking lot and there was a straight tar line that I was able to follow. I even managed to dodge a dog. So I got out on the street and rode back home around four turns without hesitation. So Saturday I will be able to go out on a ride with my friends again for the fist time in 2 months. I will be wearing a helmet whether you think that they are necessary or not because I am living proof that at least they do some good. And I fell down only about 2 feet at about 5 mph.
 I also bought a pair of American made leather riding gloves with knit backs. I forgot how good those felt. I can actually break a fall with my hands again. The Chinese look alikes tore to pieces on a gentle fall.