bike events. helmets compulsary
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e-rider
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if you don't like wearing a helmet and you don't like the way bike-events are organising their events then don't ride them - simple!
I've always found bike-events to be a reasonable customer focused company
I've always found bike-events to be a reasonable customer focused company
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
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What a shame. I have enjoyed doing the bike events rides a fair few times over the years but I refuse to be forced to wear a helmet.
I did the Blackpool and M/cr100 in 2012 and payed the entry fees but will just default to doing the non-paying bootleg version in future if I want to take part
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I did the Blackpool and M/cr100 in 2012 and payed the entry fees but will just default to doing the non-paying bootleg version in future if I want to take part
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shouldbeinbed
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I think the twin mythology of Cycling is dangerous and Helmets will always protect you, especially in the light of the tosh being dished out by the BBC recently, amongst the non cyclist community and risk averse/risk management industry leads to decisions which look superficially sensible to those on the outside but can be counter intuitive to many regular cyclists that have looked and read a bit deeper.
srw
It's a bit more complicated than that...
More fool those Aussies who get angry. Save your ire for those who don't understand risk.
I can understand why Australia's gone that way - it is very prescriptive on health and safety - certainly found this in the construction industry , they are very much like Britain in it's attitude to rules , you obey them. - and its cops are hot. not much lea way there. - can also understand why people are pissed at it.
I would have though Heat Stroke would be more a problem than head injuries. - it's predicted 40 in perth according to my australian mates.
I would have though Heat Stroke would be more a problem than head injuries. - it's predicted 40 in perth according to my australian mates.
black'n'yellow
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yes - just wear a helmet and do the ride. Or don't wear a helmet and don't do it.
Boris Bajic
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I'd stay well away from the route on that day. I'm not sure why you'd want to be there. It's affected you enough to post on this forum, so why ride alongside them and rub your own nose in it further?
There are things to get riled by, but I'm not sure this is one of them. I'm not sure how a helmet policy affects your ability to pay, so your not paying may be a matter of unwillingness more than it is of inability. I'd make that clear and stay well away from the route.
I rarely wear a helmet, but I do when I'm doing an event that requires one. I haven't died from it to date.
I imagine they are happy with their decision. I'm sorry you're not, but these things happen.
The appropriate participle in your first sentence is 'ridden'.
I like Skol
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Boris! You really can be an ass at times. How can you pick up on that but not correct the glaring 'compulsary' in the thread title?
billy1561
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We are ruled by rules in the UK. I always wear a helmet, its my choice, but i would not be in favour of them being compulsory. As a cyclist i absolutely believe that helmet wearing should be the choice of the cyclist. It doesn't impact an any other person than themselves whether they wear a helmet or not.
What can I say? It would be difficult to fine a child but they can stop him riding his bike home.
billy1561
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I find it odd to say the least. The police have ensured the kid has to walk home for his own safety. And by taking that action they have potentially compromised his safety. Mind boggling.
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