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Dear All,
Had a disagreement with a car, It lost a wing mirror and I acquired a few cuts and bruises so both parties lived to tell the tale. But after 40 years of cycling I will have to finally bite the bullet, rather than the car, and get a bike helmet. It feels rather like a breach of my civil liberties as enjoy the usually uncomplicated pleasure and freedom of wandering around pleasant country side. Any one like to share there thoughts on what to look out when choosing a bike helmet for cycle touring. Thanks, Neil |
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Neil wrote:
Dear All, Had a disagreement with a car, It lost a wing mirror and I acquired a few cuts and bruises so both parties lived to tell the tale. But after 40 years of cycling I will have to finally bite the bullet, rather than the car, and get a bike helmet. It feels rather like a breach of my civil liberties as enjoy the usually uncomplicated pleasure and freedom of wandering around pleasant country side. Any one like to share there thoughts on what to look out when choosing a bike helmet for cycle touring. So why do you need a new helmet? One accident in 40 years? Or is it because you have been using the same helmet for 40 years (did they even have helmets 40 years ago) and it got damaged in the accident. For the record I am not pro or anti helmets, but I am anti compulsion. Brain fart I replied to Neil direct sorry about that |
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On Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:39:43 +0100
soup wrote: Or is it because you have been using the same helmet for 40 years (did they even have helmets 40 years ago) They were called "hairnets" back in those days: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle...ory_of_designs Protected from bumps and scrapes, didn't pretend to save your brain. |
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On 9 Sep, 22:24, "Neil" wrote:
Dear All, Had a disagreement with a car, It lost a wing mirror and I acquired a few cuts and bruises so both parties lived to tell the tale. But after 40 years of cycling I will have to finally bite the bullet, rather than the car, and get a bike helmet. It feels rather like a breach of my civil liberties as enjoy the usually uncomplicated pleasure and freedom of wandering around *pleasant country side. Any one like to share there thoughts on what to look out when choosing a bike helmet for cycle touring. Thanks, Neil always ride two abreast. http://cdn.cyclingforums.com/5/5a/5a...tingMatch.jpeg |
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Interesting photo, I personally have always favoured reserving tactile
nuclear devices for taxis. "thirty-six" wrote in message ... On 9 Sep, 22:24, "Neil" wrote: Dear All, Had a disagreement with a car, It lost a wing mirror and I acquired a few cuts and bruises so both parties lived to tell the tale. But after 40 years of cycling I will have to finally bite the bullet, rather than the car, and get a bike helmet. It feels rather like a breach of my civil liberties as enjoy the usually uncomplicated pleasure and freedom of wandering around pleasant country side. Any one like to share there thoughts on what to look out when choosing a bike helmet for cycle touring. Thanks, Neil always ride two abreast. http://cdn.cyclingforums.com/5/5a/5a...tingMatch.jpeg |
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On Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:30:23 +0100, thirty-six wrote:
On 9 Sep, 22:24, "Neil" wrote: Dear All, Had a disagreement with a car, It lost a wing mirror and I acquired a few cuts and bruises so both parties lived to tell the tale. But after 40 years of cycling I will have to finally bite the bullet, rather than the car, and get a bike helmet. It feels rather like a breach of my civil liberties as enjoy the usually uncomplicated pleasure and freedom of wandering around pleasant country side. Any one like to share there thoughts on what to look out when choosing a bike helmet for cycle touring. Thanks, Neil always ride two abreast. http://cdn.cyclingforums.com/5/5a/5a...tingMatch.jpeg I don't have a breast. -- http://petersparrots.com http://petersphotos.com Whats the fastest thing in Wales? A virgin sheep. |
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On Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:39:43 +0100, soup wrote:
Neil wrote: Dear All, Had a disagreement with a car, It lost a wing mirror and I acquired a few cuts and bruises so both parties lived to tell the tale. But after 40 years of cycling I will have to finally bite the bullet, rather than the car, and get a bike helmet. It feels rather like a breach of my civil liberties as enjoy the usually uncomplicated pleasure and freedom of wandering around pleasant country side. Any one like to share there thoughts on what to look out when choosing a bike helmet for cycle touring. So why do you need a new helmet? One accident in 40 years? Or is it because you have been using the same helmet for 40 years (did they even have helmets 40 years ago) and it got damaged in the accident. For the record I am not pro or anti helmets, but I am anti compulsion. Brain fart I replied to Neil direct sorry about that Presumably he doesn't have a helmet. -- http://petersparrots.com http://petersphotos.com Whats the fastest thing in Wales? A virgin sheep. |
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On 09/09/2012 22:24, Neil wrote:
Dear All, Had a disagreement with a car, It lost a wing mirror and I acquired a few cuts and bruises so both parties lived to tell the tale. But after 40 years of cycling I will have to finally bite the bullet, rather than the car, and get a bike helmet. It feels rather like a breach of my civil liberties as enjoy the usually uncomplicated pleasure and freedom of wandering around pleasant country side. Any one like to share there thoughts on what to look out when choosing a bike helmet for cycle touring. For cycle touring? If you enjoy the usually uncomplicated pleasure and freedom of wandering around pleasant countryside, you don't actually need a helmet. |
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On 10/09/2012 20:33, Clive George wrote:
On 09/09/2012 22:24, Neil wrote: Dear All, Had a disagreement with a car, It lost a wing mirror and I acquired a few cuts and bruises so both parties lived to tell the tale. But after 40 years of cycling I will have to finally bite the bullet, rather than the car, and get a bike helmet. It feels rather like a breach of my civil liberties as enjoy the usually uncomplicated pleasure and freedom of wandering around pleasant country side. Any one like to share there thoughts on what to look out when choosing a bike helmet for cycle touring. For cycle touring? If you enjoy the usually uncomplicated pleasure and freedom of wandering around pleasant countryside, you don't actually need a helmet... ....unless you fall off. |
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On 10 Sep, 20:33, Clive George wrote:
On 09/09/2012 22:24, Neil wrote: Dear All, Had a disagreement with a car, It lost a wing mirror and I acquired a few cuts and bruises so both parties lived to tell the tale. But after 40 years of cycling I will have to finally bite the bullet, rather than the car, and get a bike helmet. It feels rather like a breach of my civil liberties as enjoy the usually uncomplicated pleasure and freedom of wandering around *pleasant country side. Any one like to share there thoughts on what to look out when choosing a bike helmet for cycle touring. For cycle touring? If you enjoy the usually uncomplicated pleasure and freedom of wandering around pleasant countryside, you don't actually need a helmet. Pack-horse trails and some bridleways like bigger tyres although 32mm x28" should do if one takes care. |
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