Do You Commute Safetly
02-21-08, 02:10 PM
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ALWAYS...learned the hard way it only takes once.
02-21-08, 02:17 PM
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Always wear a helmet. I tend to get more respect from motorists when I've got my gear on.
02-21-08, 02:17 PM
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02-21-08, 02:33 PM
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I use it all the time. I've strapped a blinky to it, so it's even better.
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02-21-08, 02:39 PM
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Do I commute safely? Yes, thankfully no bodily harm thusfar.
Do I wear a helmet? Yes, everytime.
However...
If my skull is protected by a helmet, and I was injured...from a little road rash on my elbow to my leg being amputated when run over by a train I would not consider my commute "safe" that day.
Do I wear a helmet? Yes, everytime.
However...
If my skull is protected by a helmet, and I was injured...from a little road rash on my elbow to my leg being amputated when run over by a train I would not consider my commute "safe" that day.
02-21-08, 02:42 PM
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always and I wear body armour
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02-21-08, 02:43 PM
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02-21-08, 02:55 PM
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Helmet is always on while commuting. Have a guppie blinkie on it also.
02-21-08, 02:57 PM
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02-21-08, 03:03 PM
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So what... did you join to spam your advertisements? Because your two posts don't paint you as much more than a spammer.
02-21-08, 03:05 PM
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Rarely.
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02-21-08, 03:12 PM
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Always wear my helmet for commutes, I try my best to have a safe commute - but as we all know, some factors cannot be controlled - I certainly try though 
02-21-08, 03:38 PM
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I ride in my birthday suit. Perfectly safe since my pale skin practically glows. Everyone avoids me except for those cars flashing red and blue lights at me.
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God I am sick of these lame threads.
Everyone should just start responding in the most bizarre manner they can think of to amuse me.
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God I am sick of these lame threads.
Everyone should just start responding in the most bizarre manner they can think of to amuse me.
02-21-08, 04:02 PM
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Yes, I wear a helmet. I have a flex mirror stuck to the side. Don't know how I rode all these years without one. The mirror that is. Once I started using one I could'nt believe what a difference it makes. But even more important, I try to follow the same rules of the road as cars. It's the law by the way. But I try to set a positive impression of bicyclists. I occasionally see others blowing thru red lights/ stop signs etc. Riding on the wrong side of the street. All this does is give everyone else a bad rap. I just take my time, and seeing how I ride in heavy traffic alot I want to get home safely. I have three headlights up front, and four blinkies in the back for my 4am commute.
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02-21-08, 04:27 PM
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02-21-08, 04:37 PM
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Yes I always wear my helmet whenever I ride my bike, I also have a lot of lights and I have reflective vest which I wrap around my camelback pack.
02-21-08, 04:44 PM
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I wear the whole knight in armor ensemble. 3mm steel plate with chain mail. Sure its heavy, but If I get hit and survive I can be a poster exhibit for proactive safety. If not Ill be just another dead cyclist (In a can) 
02-21-08, 06:29 PM
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I didn't ride with one until I got knocked cold after a crash. Now when I crash, I'm awake to ensure that nobody jacks my bike.
02-21-08, 06:31 PM
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always - shouldn't this be in A&S?
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
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Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
shameless POWERCRANK plug
Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
02-21-08, 06:37 PM
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Nope - I ride slow because I am old... 
It isn't going to be failling off the bike that gets me, my vote is on the boa...
It isn't going to be failling off the bike that gets me, my vote is on the boa...