Golly, there certainly are a lot of opinions, data and interpretations
associated with the helmet issue in this newsgroup! At first I thought
Frank was a pompous blow-hard using the issue to strut his stuff, but I do
think he's correct when he points out that cycling has been painted as
certain danger by some and I'm inclined to agree with him as to the
effectiveness (or non-effectiveness) of a helmet in a majority of cycling
situations.
Now, I'm not quite sure if it's a joint effort by the helmet manufacturers
to boost sales (I've never been a conspiracy buff but even if it's true, I
think there are probably one or two more pressing concerns in the world) or
just the usual bunch of hand wringing busy bodies who are certain they know
what's better for you than you do, but either way I'm pretty comfortable
letting those who wish to wear a helmet do so and those that want to ride
sans brain bucket do as they please too.
My question is this, if the region you ride in has a helmet law, have you or
do you know of anyone who has been pulled over or actually ticketed for
riding bare headed? I'd hazard a guess that a majority of helmet laws are a
CYA ploy and not very enforceable and not very high on a cop's list of
"things-to-do".
As for me, I've decided to handle this matter by covering myself in layers
of bubble wrap from head to toe before each ride. Not only am I extra safe
from injury but the total lack of ventilation and corresponding oceans of
sweat speeds up the weight loss process. (Plus, I think Lance does it!)
Anyone know if I can get this stuff with the Trek logo on it?