On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:11:14 -0700 (PDT), Toom Tabard
wrote:

On 25 Apr, 11:06, "mileburner" wrote:
"Toom Tabard" wrote in message

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I'm aware of the effects of risk compensation

The main benefit of wearing a helmet that often seems to be overlooked is
that it helps the wearer to ride faster and take more chances. Cornering can
be done faster, braking done later etc. and an overall feeling of euphoria
can accompany the feeling of being indestructible. Knee and elbow pads can
also help, gloves are essential for this.

Yes, and if you also wear a high-viz jacket, you'll be seen five miles
away, but will have been forgotten about and invisible by the time you
get close. (Understandably) not many people know that ;-)

Toom


"but will have been forgotten about and invisible by the time you get
close. "


I must admit I had forgotten about that.

It really was one of the all time greats - I can't remember by who.

--

"Primary position" the middle of a traffic lane. To take the "primary position" : to ride a bike in the middle of the lane in order to obstruct other road vehicles from overtaking.

A term invented by and used by psycholists and not recognised in the Highway Code.