Don't wear a helmet? I'd like to know why.

Hello All,

I'm admittedly new to the community, but Julie H. told me this group is amazingly diverse and very (hopefully) willing to offer their honest opinions on issues in the Cycling community.

Here's a little background. I'm a reporter from RedEye, and I'm looking into what seems to be a more controversial issue than most people thing: Actually wearing a helmet. I've heard from some great people on both sides, but in the interest of a balanced perspective, I would love to hear from some folks who choose NOT to wear a helmet. I've seen some people say it's a vanity/comfort issue, and others who question the effectiveness of the practice.

Whatever the case, I would be very interested to hear your opinions on the issue. I can be reached most quickly at mswasko@tribune.com. Also, if you have comments you'd like to post in the thread, I will be watching.

Thank you all very much for your help.

mick

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on June 21, 2012 at 1:52am
Story is on the middle page of the redeye. I haven't read it yet but my roommate picked it up on her way to the metra,
Permalink Reply by Michelle S on June 21, 2012 at 2:10am

Here's the link. Very nice, thorough and balanced article!

 

http://www.redeyechicago.com/news/ct-red-bike-helmets-chicago-20120...

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on June 21, 2012 at 2:18am

Saw this on Bikeyface this morning and it made me laugh:

Head: Protected

Lungs:  Meh...

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on June 21, 2012 at 2:20am

Permalink Reply by Noah Weiss 1.2 km on June 21, 2012 at 2:25am
This is in today's (i.e. June 21) RedEye?
Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on June 21, 2012 at 2:43am

yep!!!! That's my favorite bike dress. The pic is at just south of the zoo.

Noah Weiss said:

This is in today's (i.e. June 21) RedEye?
Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on June 21, 2012 at 2:44am

that's pretty funny!

James BlackHeron said:

Saw this on Bikeyface this morning and it made me laugh:

Head: Protected

Lungs:  Meh...

Permalink Reply by Brendan Kevenides on June 21, 2012 at 2:47am

Nice photo Julie.  You look down right heroic:-)

Permalink Reply by Marc-Paul Lee on June 21, 2012 at 3:18am

nice bike, too.  :) 

Permalink Reply by Liz on June 21, 2012 at 3:29am
Permalink Reply by Tim S on June 21, 2012 at 3:54am

read the article, pretty good non judgmental...

that is until the final quote. "[Not wearing a helmet] is self-righteous and ignorant"

Permalink Reply by Jim Freeman on June 21, 2012 at 7:34am

I thought it was a good article overall.  I just can't stand when people talk about helmet laws to "help" or "protect" bicyclists.  That's a load of crap.  I've seen what such laws do for cyclists, and it ain't pretty.


We can decide for ourselves if we want to use helmets.  Personally, I think it's a good idea to wear the helmet. 

Wear your helmet- not your brains.

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