[OHPV-list] Wear Helmet, Get Hit [???]

[ROBERT JOHNSON]

Hello all,


I can't believe that anyone would be so silly to suggest that we might be safer without a helmet!  Maybe Dr. Walker is looking for some controversial publicity to promote himself.  The fact that he was struck by a bus and a truck during the "so called experiment" tends to make me believe he is an incompetent rider or has other issues.  As far as accidents go most of mine and the other cyclist I know took place in the absence of traffic when we slipped in a corner on gravel, wet pavement, charging dogs, renegade deer in the middle of the road and other non-vehicular obstacles, a flat tire at speed, etc., etc..... We all benefited from helmets (when they were properly fitted).  There is a plethora of data from a variety of more reliable sources that state without any contradiction that "Helmets make you safer on the road". 

This is a total non-issue and more appropriate for tabloid publications:  Elvis spotted at Quickie Mart, 
Aliens Abducted my Dog , Bike Helmets Cause Accidents, Recumbents Can't Climb.  


Have a Safe Biking Day, 


Robert
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