Helmet usage, if you wear one

Here's a good helmet to leave on, when you're off the bike on a hot day: beat the heat with a refrigerated helmet ... Link:

http://boingboing.net/2013/07/20/bea...-a-refrig.html

Best,
Larry

On Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:16:45 -0400, "Gus"
wrote:

I occasionally, see someone wearing one in the grocer or other store. I
think it looks really odd.

Sometimes I don't bother to take my hat off, sometimes I take off just
the hat; if sweating heavily I'll take off both hard hat and do-rag.

I used to have to wear a hat in the local grocery, but one day I came
in and there was a sign up apologizing for the "dim" light for "green"
purposes; ever since I've been able to see in there without shades.

I suppose the old light was great for un-corrected myopics. Pinpoint
pupils do wonders for your focus.

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On 7/18/2013 9:53 PM, Gus wrote:
"Duane" wrote in message
...
Nate Nagel wrote:
On 07/18/2013 01:24 PM, Duane wrote:
On 7/18/2013 1:16 PM, Gus wrote:
I occasionally, see someone wearing one in the grocer or other
store. I
think it looks really odd. Perhaps they are actually being smart; in
case their is an uncleaned spill on the floor and the fall. I wonder
just how often these people wear their helmet?



Some of my riding buddies leave them on when we stop for water or
whatever at the convenient stores. Probably to keep the sweat from
dripping on the floor. Some, like myself, wear a cycling cap
underneath
and leave the helmet on the bike.

Now that you mention it, I am putting myself at considerable risk since
I'm turning into a pedestrian at that moment. lol

Yeah, I guess they just don't want to leave the helmet on the bike...
although honestly who's going to steal a used helmet? Some people will
steal anything though...


Honestly I would guess they just forget they're wearing it. My habit
is to
hang it on my bike and drop my gloves in it.

I used to hang it on the handlebar end till it fell one day and cracked
the visor. Found out no replacement visor for my model anymore.
Superglued it. Then used JB Weld when that failed. I clip mine on the
handlebar by the front bike stem now so can't fall off.

When I lock the bike, I put the strap through the ubolt and lock it.
Someone could cut the straps, but I don't think anyone will.


People will definitely cut the straps on moto lids. I could see it
easily happening to a bicycle lid - not for theft, just vandalism.

--
T0m $herm@n

On 7/19/2013 10:17 AM, Nate Nagel wrote:

Indeed... haven't been on a bike since last week (Thursday or Friday I
think?)
because of the temps outside. Praying for rain/some kind of front/any
kind of break in this weather. 95F temps and high humidity = I can
barely think straight outside much less do anything involving exertion.
I was shampooing the seats in a car on Sunday and spent more time
taking breaks and drinking water than I did working.

In these conditions it is miserable even on an infernal combustion
powered two-wheeler at 70 mph - no wonder people in the southeast US are
crazy. Makes me wish my company would open an office in Superior/Duluth.

--
T0m $herm@n

On 7/19/2013 12:32 PM, Duane wrote:

Growing up in NOLA I sort of doubt that you ever get really acclimated
to heat and humidity. I think you just drink lots of vodka tonics and
slow things down. I've never really got acclimated to it and I lived
there before we had much AC.

I would rather live in Quebec City (BTDT) than NOLA - even -40° F/C is
OK with proper gear.

--
T0m $herm@n

On 7/19/2013 3:19 PM, AMuzi wrote:
On 7/19/2013 10:17 AM, Nate Nagel wrote:
On 07/18/2013 11:36 PM, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
On Thursday, July 18, 2013 10:56:55 PM UTC-4, Gus wrote:
"sms" wrote in message

...

On 7/18/2013 10:16 AM, Gus wrote:

I occasionally, see someone wearing one in the grocer
or other
store. I

think it looks really odd. Perhaps they are actually
being
smart; in

case their is an uncleaned spill on the floor and the
fall. I
wonder

just how often these people wear their helmet?



I saw that yesterday. I think they just want one less
thing to
carry in

their hands.





When it's hot, I take mine off as soon as I can. 90s and
humid
here lately.

Killing me. Can one die from exposure to too much humidity?

YES! It's called heat stroke and occurs when the body can
no longer
cool itself to about 37C. High humidity interferes with water
evaporation due to the surrounding air being nearly or
saturated with
moisture. Thus you sweat but the sweat doesn't evaporate
and cool
you.

Cheers


Indeed... haven't been on a bike since last week (Thursday
or Friday I think?)
because of the temps outside. Praying for rain/some kind of
front/any
kind of break in this weather. 95F temps and high humidity
= I can
barely think straight outside much less do anything
involving exertion. I was shampooing the seats in a car
on Sunday and spent more time taking breaks and drinking
water than I did working.

A behind the dashboard adventure with a radio and speaker (the usual=
upside down, can't see anything, hands just won't fit, etc) proved to be
daunting with a mixture of dirt and sweat in my eyes. Riding is fine but
inside a car there's no airflow.

Try augering holes by hand on a hot, humid day with no wind or shade.
Did 18 holes to 4 feet deep by doing 3 at a time, then sitting in the
truck with the A/C running full blast drinking Gatorade, then repeating.

--
T0m $herm@n

"T0m $herman" wrote:
On 7/19/2013 12:32 PM, Duane wrote:

Growing up in NOLA I sort of doubt that you ever get really acclimated
to heat and humidity. I think you just drink lots of vodka tonics and
slow things down. I've never really got acclimated to it and I lived
there before we had much AC.

I would rather live in Quebec City (BTDT) than NOLA - even -40° F/C is OK with proper gear.

But plus 40c is easier to take when air conditioned bars are open 24/7.


--
duane

On Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500, "T0m $herman"
wrote:

On 7/18/2013 9:53 PM, Gus wrote:
"Duane" wrote in message
...
Nate Nagel wrote:
On 07/18/2013 01:24 PM, Duane wrote:
On 7/18/2013 1:16 PM, Gus wrote:
I occasionally, see someone wearing one in the grocer or other
store. I
think it looks really odd. Perhaps they are actually being smart; in
case their is an uncleaned spill on the floor and the fall. I wonder
just how often these people wear their helmet?



Some of my riding buddies leave them on when we stop for water or
whatever at the convenient stores. Probably to keep the sweat from
dripping on the floor. Some, like myself, wear a cycling cap
underneath
and leave the helmet on the bike.

Now that you mention it, I am putting myself at considerable risk since
I'm turning into a pedestrian at that moment. lol

Yeah, I guess they just don't want to leave the helmet on the bike...
although honestly who's going to steal a used helmet? Some people will
steal anything though...


Honestly I would guess they just forget they're wearing it. My habit
is to
hang it on my bike and drop my gloves in it.

I used to hang it on the handlebar end till it fell one day and cracked
the visor. Found out no replacement visor for my model anymore.
Superglued it. Then used JB Weld when that failed. I clip mine on the
handlebar by the front bike stem now so can't fall off.

When I lock the bike, I put the strap through the ubolt and lock it.
Someone could cut the straps, but I don't think anyone will.


People will definitely cut the straps on moto lids. I could see it
easily happening to a bicycle lid - not for theft, just vandalism.
Lost 2 MC helmets that way.

wrote in message
...
On Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0500, "T0m $herman"
wrote:

On 7/18/2013 9:53 PM, Gus wrote:
"Duane" wrote in message
...
Nate Nagel wrote:
On 07/18/2013 01:24 PM, Duane wrote:
On 7/18/2013 1:16 PM, Gus wrote:
I occasionally, see someone wearing one in the grocer or other
store. I
think it looks really odd. Perhaps they are actually being
smart; in
case their is an uncleaned spill on the floor and the fall. I
wonder
just how often these people wear their helmet?



Some of my riding buddies leave them on when we stop for water or
whatever at the convenient stores. Probably to keep the sweat
from
dripping on the floor. Some, like myself, wear a cycling cap
underneath
and leave the helmet on the bike.

Now that you mention it, I am putting myself at considerable risk
since
I'm turning into a pedestrian at that moment. lol

Yeah, I guess they just don't want to leave the helmet on the
bike...
although honestly who's going to steal a used helmet? Some people
will
steal anything though...


Honestly I would guess they just forget they're wearing it. My
habit
is to
hang it on my bike and drop my gloves in it.

I used to hang it on the handlebar end till it fell one day and
cracked
the visor. Found out no replacement visor for my model anymore.
Superglued it. Then used JB Weld when that failed. I clip mine on
the
handlebar by the front bike stem now so can't fall off.

When I lock the bike, I put the strap through the ubolt and lock it.
Someone could cut the straps, but I don't think anyone will.


People will definitely cut the straps on moto lids. I could see it
easily happening to a bicycle lid - not for theft, just vandalism.
Lost 2 MC helmets that way.


yikes. I have that fear, but I try to leave it in a public place where
there is foot traffic and so far have never lost one... Someone did
steal my bike pump once. Zefal XL double pump that fit very nicely to
my frame. I miss that pump... I didn't even notice it was stolen for a
while till one day, I realized it wasn't on my bike anymore.

I bought a cheaper Zefal, and have not had any steal this one, even
though it is more noticeable. I used to carry it with me when I locked
it, but forgot a few times and no one stole it, so the last few years
just leave it. I used take my helmet with me too but it seems safe
enough here if I put it through the u-bolt. If it is a sketchy area, I
take the helmet with me.