cycle helmet

The_Banker_5

biscuitdunker wrote: »

That's probably because (a) more children walk than cycle (b) many parents are like niall24 and make their children wear helmets when they cycle.

Suggesting that niall24 is wrong in insisting upon her son wearing a helmet when he cycles is a bit beyond the pale, don't you think? Are you a parent? Would you rather your child was less fit and alive, or cycled and had his head crushed in a collision with a car?

Do you make him wear goggles when he plays conkers and do you stop him climbing trees as well.

Imposing too many restrictions on kids takes away the innocence and enjoyment from their childhood I'm afraid.

biscuitdunker

The_Banker wrote: »

Do you make him wear goggles when he plays conkers and do you stop him climbing trees as well.

Imposing too many restrictions on kids takes away the innocence and enjoyment from their childhood I'm afraid.

Wearing a helmet when cycling is not a restriction and does not take away innocence or enjoyment. Never heard such nonsense.

The_Banker_5

biscuitdunker wrote: »

Wearing a helmet when cycling is not a restriction and does not take away innocence or enjoyment. Never heard such nonsense.

I never wore a helmet and neither did any of my friends when we were young and Ive yet to hear about any of my friends who hurt themselves seriously whilst falling from a pushbike.

Sometimes the helmets can blow over your eyes if they are not fastened properly or come loose whilst youre riding. In fact as has been said they can be more of a hinderence.

Why do you think all the best steeplejacks never wore helmets.;)

biscuitdunker

The_Banker wrote: »

I never wore a helmet and neither did any of my friends when we were young and Ive yet to hear about any of my friends who hurt themselves seriously whilst falling from a pushbike.

Oh, that's extensive research there. If you'd like first hand evidence of the injuries sustained by cyclists who do not wear helmets, just hang out in any London A&E and wait for people with smashed in skulls to arrive. Because of the severity of their head injuries, they usually arrive by helicopter, so I'd recommend the Royal London.

Sometimes the helmets can blow over your eyes if they are not fastened properly or come loose whilst youre riding. In fact as has been said they can be more of a hinderence.

Fasten them properly, get one that fits, wont be a problem.

Why do you think all the best steeplejacks never wore helmets.;)

They do now! :T

The_Banker_5

I still never wear them.

Chippy_Minton_2

darich wrote: »

I was always told if you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing...so I'm saying nothing about you.

As you toned down your insult, I conclude you're not hard.;)

The_Banker_5

Chippy_Minton wrote: »

As you toned down your insult, I conclude you're not hard.;)

A little bit of him might be hard though.;):D

Chippy_Minton_2

The_Banker wrote: »

A little bit of him might be hard though.;):D

Do you speak from experience?:eek:

GT60

Oi The reason he is NOT allowed out on his bike unless he wears his helmet and vest is because he has just hit a car whilst on his bike with no helmet and had a bloodly lucky escape THIS TIME!!!
This is not being a kill joy but commen sence.
By Me and my Wife

The_Banker_5

niall24 wrote: »

Oi The reason he is NOT allowed out on his bike unless he wears his helmet and vest is because he has just hit a car whilst on his bike with no helmet and had a bloodly lucky escape THIS TIME!!!
This is not being a kill joy but commen sence.
By Me and my Wife

I hope you paid for the damage to the car.