Comments on: The Bike Helmet Myth: Slow Riders Don’t Need to Wear Helmets

By: SnowyOwl

SnowyOwl — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:58:30 +0000

Very good. Been riding for 58 years…maybe I SHOULD wear a helmet, but no one should force me to. I’m not saying it’s not for anybody else, I just believe in my right to decide if the situation warrants my choice to do so.
How many auto passengers, passengers riding in truck beds, law enforcement officers who do high-speed chases, joggers, toddlers in jogging strollers, window washers, scooter riders, skateboarders, surfers, and amusement park riders are required to wear helmets?

By: M.G.

M.G. — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:37:47 +0000

We Never wore helmets as children in my generation (Grew up in 1960′s, 1970′s. Nobody ever died in a bicycle crash that I know of. I crashed many times with no helmet…no head injuries, road rash and bruises yes.

I think helmets for children under 18 is a good idea, but let adults decide if they wear one or not.

I wonder how many people die from bicycle crashed in Copenhagen…99% of those folks wear no helmets.

I think mountain biking down big hills and in rough terrain, helmets are a good idea. Same with racing…helmets good, but if you crash at full speed on a race bike…good luck.

If you think a helmet will save you when a car runs you over, think again. They are not designed for that.

So let adult commuters decide if they want to wear a helmet or not, it is a risk we can take if we like. Stupid or not.

Just my .02 worth.

By: fixielover

fixielover — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:16:26 +0000

You’re right though Nancy… most cycling helmets don’t look cool at all.
If your kids are worried about how the helmets look then get them skateboard helmet, like a protec or something. They still look great after all these years.

By: Nancy@Die Cut Machine

Nancy@Die Cut Machine — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:58:39 +0000

When my sons were growing up in the 80′s they started implementing the “helmet laws”. They did not want to wear a helmet because it “didn’t look cool”. Today, I see more and more bike riders wearing helmets, and I think it’s a good thing overall. Especially with the rising medical costs, this is just another way people can take preventative measures towards avoiding preventable medical issues.

By: Lyn@Helmet Cam

Lyn@Helmet Cam — Sun, 10 May 2009 14:36:32 +0000

Two sides to the helmet debate. On one hand I ask how many bicyclists are out there riding on a given day throughout the year? How many of them have an accident and sustain a serious head injury (a permenant head injury)? Could those people who’ve suffered from permanent head injury have prevented it through wearing of a helmet? I’d say it’s likely that wearing a helmet would prevent the injury, at least the seriousness of it would be reduced. On the other side of the debate, there is still such a thing as personal freedom, choice to make your own decision. I think educating people on the risks is a great idea, but I think adults have the God given right to make up their own mind about what’s best for them. Of course my opinion on personal freedom doesn’t extend to the kids. Not saying the law should mandate kids wear helmets, but I do think parents should always defer to the safest methods when allowing their children to participate in recreational activities. Wow, I think I could write about this for days. Anyway, I hope everyone has fun riding and stays safe!

By: kaszi

kaszi — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:55:17 +0000

dear everybody,

stop demonizing biking without a helmet.
why not emphasizing paying more attention and not falling?
pro / downhill / freeride /etc ( “extreme” ) cyclist should and do wear helmets, often full-face types.
for most of the cyclist education how to avoid dangerous situations / places ( how not to get hit ) would help more to make cycling more popular with less casualties than making everybody…their pants if they ever dare to get on a bicycle without a helmet.

By: Joe@motorcycle clothing

Joe@motorcycle clothing — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:57:12 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. It is the single most stupid thing a bike rider can do. Raleigh, your a smart kid – congratulations on all the accolades.

By: BikeCarrierDirect

BikeCarrierDirect — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:40:21 +0000

Most if not all bikers should where helmets, but sometimes it comes down to feeling clunky or feeling the breeze over your head. The thought of safety would be dead last.

By: BikeCarrierDirect

BikeCarrierDirect — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:14:55 +0000

I believe it does not matter how fast you are riding, you should always wear a helmet because you never know when a driver of a car will not see you. The helmet is for your safety.

By: mrs. b

mrs. b — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:25:15 +0000

It is so necessary to wear a helmet! When I was 14 I was being a “cool kid” and riding my bike as fast as I could down the same hill I rode down nearly everyday (first mistake), when out of nowhere jumped a big yellow lab from behind a parked car! I had no time to decide what to do and ended up hitting the dog and getting myself nice and knocked out. I ended up with a nice concussion, my brain bled for nearly 3 weeks, and permanent memory loss! So hey, for the sake of the dog and your cute head, put on a helmet already!

P.S. Yes, the dog was fine.

By: Jack@Bike Paint

Jack@Bike Paint — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:47:41 +0000

The necessity to wear a helmet cannot be stressed upon enough. I have numerous friends who believe in the same mantra of not needing to wear because they dont ride fast enough. I will be sure to forward this link to them!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:23:24 +0000

Thanks to Raleigh I’ll go back to wearing my bike helmet. I too thought I wasn’t riding fast enough or in traffic so I stopped wearing my helmet. Now I know it the height of the fall that will hurt me.
Thanks,

By: Raleigh Burt

Raleigh Burt — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 23:39:20 +0000

If any one has questions or comments they can contact me at– raleighburt@slvoutdoor.com