We all know the importance of wearing a helmet

[wildsau2]

@Levo19 just ignore him. scroll over his postings (like i do) - ok, you have to do this a lot. cheers

 

[apac]

Another thread locked

Dingle berry is not a very nice name to call someone

 

[Moderator]

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[B1rdie]

A french study that developed a kind of an airbag to be worn as a neck fashion piece, stated that from a fitness point of view, it is safer for you to ride your bike to work without wearing a helmet than use other means of transportation.

 

[apac]

Are you serious? Dingleberry in Australia is a term of endearment!! it's a light-hearted way of telling someone they are being silly!!! I call my kids dingleberries!

Perhaps the British meaning is different

 

[apac]

A french study that developed a kind of an airbag to be worn as a neck fashion piece, stated that from a fitness point of view, it is safer for you to ride your bike to work without wearing a helmet than use other means of transportation.

Although I’ve had more accidents off road than on road, I would definitely still say road riding is more dangerous

 

[Jdub]

Although I’ve had more accidents off road than on road, I would definitely still say road riding is more dangerous

Agreed. My wife nearly killed a young guy when he flew out of control directly in front of her car while biking in a huge pack of roadies. She just managed to stop. Everyone got out and the guy was too embarrassed for them to call the ambulance. He was lucky to just be scraped up.

 

[Zimmerframe]

A french study that developed a kind of an airbag to be worn as a neck fashion piece, stated that from a fitness point of view, it is safer for you to ride your bike to work without wearing a helmet than use other means of transportation.

That sounds like a very interpretive study ?

Isn't it like saying - following our study :

3 out of 10 people who cycled to work without a helmet were involved in accidents resulting in severe brain damage (now identified using the modern simple test - the cyclists were no longer capable of establishing or identifying if they were at a meeting or a party).

Meanwhile,

5 out of 10 people who tried to perform an hours circuit training whilst on a moving bus suffered severe injuries.

8 out of 10 people who wore leotards and performed aerobics on the tube/subway suffered injuries one way or the other.

The authors of the study also included a footnote to explain that all volunteers who'd suffered neurological damage as a result of the test were successfully rehabilitated into society in political roles "Vinum potentius crayon".

 

[Jdub]

That sounds like a very interpretive study ?

Isn't it like saying - following our study :

3 out of 10 people who cycled to work without a helmet were involved in accidents resulting in severe brain damage (now identified using the modern simple test - the cyclists were no longer capable of establishing or identifying if they were at a meeting or a party).

Meanwhile,

5 out of 10 people who tried to perform an hours circuit training whilst on a moving bus suffered severe injuries.

8 out of 10 people who wore leotards and performed aerobics on the tube/subway suffered injuries one way or the other.

The authors of the study also included a footnote to explain that all volunteers who'd suffered neurological damage as a result of the test were successfully rehabilitated into society in political roles "Vinum potentius crayon".

Exactly. It's like the often quoted study, 80% of car accidents happen within 5 miles of your house... when that's exactly where we drive the most. Statistics are most often used as a blunt force object to prove our confirmation bias imo.

 

[Stihldog]

I love studies.
99.99…% of children-less bike riders who died in a biking accident while not wearing a helmet did not pass on their DNA.
So evolutionist we’re right. Not wearing a helmet while riding will eventually help the human race. IMO.

 

[Stihldog]

Perhaps the British meaning is different

I thought a dingleberry was a skin tag. Canadian slang medical term?

 

[Doomanic]

a particle of faecal matter attached to the anal hair of an animal.

 

[Zimmerframe]

a particle of faecal matter attached to the anal hair of an animal.

So in my case, almost a compliment !

 

[2WheelsNot4]

Personal feelings
Offroad - Yes, an absolute must, full face preferred
Popping off to the shops, into town for a bit of cruising round the coffee and bun shop, its not needed.



Incidentally, a helmet isnt a be all end all of safety and wearing one means you won't get injured in a spill. You can still get head trauma and still end up with a fractured skull and blood clots, and then of course is the rotational issue, recently addressed by the MIPS system.
If there wasn't a dangerous issue with rotational forces, there wouldn't have been a MIPS development would there.

 

[Daev]

I share Google maps location with my wife. She goes for a walk by herself, I know where her phone ( and hopefully she ) is. I go for a ride by myself, she knows where me and mine are.

I always wear a helmet, my choice ( even when not on a bike )
My son came up through bmx'ing and thought helmets and lycra were for old men etcetc. Then he got into mtb'ing, then road cycling. He's been knocked off 3 times and really really, REALLY appreciates helmets now.

 

[steve_sordy]

The Urban Dictionary is a highly under-rated resource.

Urban Dictionary: dingle-berry

a piece of shit that hangs on one of your ass hairs and wont fall off.

www.urbandictionary.com

 

[Gary]

Urban Dictionary: Angry little man

An illness afflicting men of modest stature who feel that their masculinity is undermined by their shocking lack of inches - so to speak. Common symptoms include excessive shouting, hyperactive kicking, randomly swung punches, inflated hair styles, loud attire, random screaming of "ah fukkin'...

www.urbandictionary.com

 

[Zimmerframe]

Now now everyone .. lets stay on topic :

Urban Dictionary: Helmet

The first meaning is another name for the head of the penis. Due to the similarity of shape and positioning on the end of the penis. However you can also call someone a 'helmet'. You would use this if they are acting like a total idiot by saying or doing ridiculous things.

www.urbandictionary.com

 

[B1rdie]

That sounds like a very interpretive study ?

Isn't it like saying - following our study :

3 out of 10 people who cycled to work without a helmet were involved in accidents resulting in severe brain damage (now identified using the modern simple test - the cyclists were no longer capable of establishing or identifying if they were at a meeting or a party).

Meanwhile,

5 out of 10 people who tried to perform an hours circuit training whilst on a moving bus suffered severe injuries.

8 out of 10 people who wore leotards and performed aerobics on the tube/subway suffered injuries one way or the other.

The authors of the study also included a footnote to explain that all volunteers who'd suffered neurological damage as a result of the test were successfully rehabilitated into society in political roles "Vinum potentius crayon".

It may be… can’t remember well… I guess too much hardtail riding has damaged a few braincells. I never ride without a helmet though, because it protects from sunlight and dont fly with the wind like wool caps.
And I nevet do 4 foot drops onto the dark and try doing jumps with a bike someone would lend to me

 

[apac]

Urban Dictionary: Angry little man

An illness afflicting men of modest stature who feel that their masculinity is undermined by their shocking lack of inches - so to speak. Common symptoms include excessive shouting, hyperactive kicking, randomly swung punches, inflated hair styles, loud attire, random screaming of "ah fukkin'...

www.urbandictionary.com

Jesus, that sounds a bit like me.... without the inflated hairstyle.

 

[Zimmerframe]

Jesus, that sounds a bit like me.... without the inflated hairstyle.

Have you looked in your ears lately ?

 

[Gary]

You're an intelligent reasoned man @apac so fairly chill.
Lack of height isn't even a qualifier for online ALMS.

 

[apac]

You're an intelligent reasoned man @apac so fairly chill.
Lack of height isn't even a qualifier for online ALMS.

Well, I'm not short , just angry.

 

[Mooree]

The helmet will protect you from a serious head injury and lessen the blow in the event of an accident. Wearing a bike helmet properly will help you maximize its function.

 

[Gary]

You might want to replace the word "will" with "can".

 

[Stihldog]

Having destroyed 2 helmets in the past 3 years I appreciate what they “can” do.
So one day I rolled the Rail 9.7 out of the garage for a quick test-ride after some maintenance. No need for a helmet I thought …back in the garage and got ready for a “real” ride. No problem .

A few days later a young parent, who I know, mentioned that they had seen me riding without a helmet. He reminded me that the young children on our street look up to us. Point taken!

 

[Jdub]

Lol, just got back from falling off a small cliff followed by my Cube.. I'm amazed to not be injured! As I tumbled down, the back of my head smacked the rock you see in the pic. Happy to be alive, greetings guys and safety first!

 

[Gary]

A few days later a young parent, who I know, mentioned that they had seen me riding without a helmet. He reminded me that the young children on our street look up to us.

Wow! That's some absolutely next level bizarre parenting.

 

[Stihldog]

Wow! That's some absolutely next level bizarre parenting.

I’m actually glad he mentioned it. He was not accusing or demanding. It was a gentle reminder of how our actions can influence others, especially children.

 

[Gary]

Yeah. God forbid his child ever witnesses free choice.