"Pat" wrote in message
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I enjoy biking and Im going on the trinity river trail in Fort Worth
this weekend. (70 mile round trip) Im trying to keep costs low and one
of the last things I would expect to get would be a helmet. I dont
intend to fall off and hit my head.

The Trinity River Trail is no where near a 70 mile round trip unless you
are
starting from Denton--on your bike.

Nobody "intends" to fall.

Think about it.


Its called an "accident" for a reason. If it were planned...

I was riding along talking to the guy next to me last Sat on the SDBC ride
here in San Diego. We were talking about the guy in the Acura that wasn't
moving out of the lane in Encinitas. As we were passing a slower rider on
the right, he moved left, I moved left. There was a guy and a girl chatting
passing us on the left side. They moved right just as I was moving left.

I went down so fast I didn't even have time to let go of my bars.

As my head bounced off the asphalt, splitting my helmet, all I could do is
lay there for a moment. Ugh! That hurt! You know it isn't good when you
don't bounce up and ask how the bike is.

I have a nifty bruise on my forehead, forearm, shoulder, and a very sore
neck. I hate to think about the meatwagon ride I'd have to have taken
without a helmet on.

So, what was that about not wearing a helmet again? The FIRST thing you
should do is go buy one. You don't need to spend a lot of money ($20-30
should do) because all of the helmets out there have to pass the same safety
standards. Just make sure that where you buy your helmet helps you set the
straps correctly.

And WEAR it! A helmet doesn't do you any good hanging on your bars.

Mike

Pat in TX