reohn2 wrote:The utility cyclist wrote:100%JR wrote:......?You seem to imply that those who choose to wear a helmet are somewhat lesser cyclists for it.I tend to find the exact opposite.....
Lesser cyclists, given what we know, yes, on average helmet wearing cyclists like yourself are worse in attitude, worse in safety and contribute to the negative fallout simply by the fact you, your son and others wear a helmet.......
That's something of a very sweeping statement with a capital sweep!
Read what I said again, on average, that means by definition the overall standard across all those wearing is worse than non wearers, there will be good and bad in both groups.
We already know how people behave worse when cycling with plastic hats on their heads compared to without and the outcomes this presents. Thousands upon thousands of single person hat saved my life stories, obviously a worse/less safe attitude to cycling.
How many times have we read about mass participation rides were hats are compulsory, even the pros have a worse attitude, ride less safe due to wearing plastic hats, how many more club riders being reported to be riding badly and that by other cyclists, the change in how those who wear 'them' is palpable AND measurable, this is not new stuff!:?