Re: [CR]Helmets at the Cirque

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Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 19:29:15 -0400
From: "pbbikes" <pbbikes@gmail.com>
To: "Peter Naiman" <hetchinspete1@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Helmets at the Cirque
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So far this year I've gone over my bars from my wheel getting stuck in a crack and last sunday another rider hit me from behind , sending me towards a car at 25mph . No injuries thank god. I sure was happy to have a helmet on bothtimes.

IF your putting in a lot of miles , its really not if you crash , its when.

Barry Scott Brooklyn, NY USA

On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 6:20 PM, Peter Naiman <hetchinspete1@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Ted; There are a lot of fools out here in Milwaukee. When I hit the bike
> paths during the summer, except for a few serious riders, very few folks
> believe in wearing helmets. After coming from Massachusetts where I believe
> wearing a helmet is mandatory, it was a surprise to see so many folks
> without helmets, especially parents out with
> the kids with no helmet protection. Pretty scary !!
>
> Peter Naiman
> Milwaukee, WI
>
>
> ternst <ternst1@cox.net> wrote:
> Only a fool rides without a helmet.
> I'd be very surprised if helmets were not required.
> For safety and also for liability reasons.
> Wear it in the car.
> The kids will think you're cool!
> Ted Ernst
> Palos Verdes Estates
> CA USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charles Lathe"
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 1:53 PM
> Subject: [CR]Helmets at the Cirque
>
>
> > I'm loading up a very full car. Are helmets required
> > for Cirque rides?
> >
> > Chuck Lathe
> > Franklinville, North Carolina, USA