Comments on: Coming out of the closet: I Hate Helmets

By: Cyclists always have the right of way? | JustAnotherCyclist

Cyclists always have the right of way? | JustAnotherCyclist — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 17:04:11 +0000

[…] for JustAnotherCyclist and VeloReviews, I’ve become accustomed to half-truths, or even complete falsehoods, being included in media publications on cycling. I find them and mentally pick apart these […]

By: What is a "Culver" and how did they get a city? | JustAnotherCyclist

What is a "Culver" and how did they get a city? | JustAnotherCyclist — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:05:11 +0000

[…] they are not. But this question has no relevance either. Debates about cycling helmets aside, Mr. Rose seems to be indicating that an arbitrary number of laws is what is required to […]

By: Sympathy for the Devil | JustAnotherCyclist

Sympathy for the Devil | JustAnotherCyclist — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:44:10 +0000

[…] I already likely pissed off half of my readers with my “stop talking about helmets” rants, I might as well piss off the other half with this […]

By: Mainstream media and bicycle helmets | JustAnotherCyclist

Mainstream media and bicycle helmets | JustAnotherCyclist — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:13:44 +0000

[…] Instead, I’ve spoke of my own opinions and ideas on the subject, encouraging others to find out the facts and make an educated, reasonable decision on their […]

By: Adela Covarrubias A.

Adela Covarrubias A. — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:53:00 +0000

I think if you ride a bicycle with clipless pedals or toeclips, is completely necessary to wear a helmet because if you fall, you stay clipped to the bicycle, and is very likely that you will hit your head (happened to me). But, if you dont, usually the bike and the rider split at the moment of the fall, and you get less injured. I have experienced both types of accidents, so I can tell, how it feels when your head bumps on the road when you have a helmet: BOOOmp, boomp, boomp, boomp… Also I´ve seen a lot of folks wearing a helmet that doesen’t fit them… completly useless. I once witnessed an accident in which a (not very skilleld) cyclist fell because of a football ball comming on her way. Her helmet didnt fit her well, so she hit her head and ended up K.O.’ed on the floor. When she woke up she couldnt remember what had happened, or what was she doing there…

By: Adela Covarrubias A.

Adela Covarrubias A. — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:53:00 +0000

sorry for posting twice… dunno how to erease this

By: Police appear posed to blame the victims; Wilbur Ave “compromise” threatens road safety « BikingInLA

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:39:45 +0000

[…] Notes from this month’s BPIT meeting. LADOT updates what bike projects are on the boards, including a road diet and bike lanes along the CicLAvia route on 7th Street. Here come the bus — and bike — lanes. Better Bike Beverly Hills endorses California’s proposed three-foot passing lane; SWRVE, the L.A.-based urban cycling attire manufacturer, writes to urge cyclists to get involved to support it, and personally, I’m a firm believer in supporting companies that support us. The DVD of the fixie film To Live and Ride in LA drops on Tuesday the 21st. Flying Pigeon will host a fundraising ride and party for Streetsblog tonight. C.I.C.L.E. hosts a ride through NELA on Saturday. Hermosa cyclists look for improvements in the South Bay/Marvin Braude Bike Path. CNN Travel lists the Huntington Beach bike path, along with the Braude bikeway, as among the best in the U.S. Remembering a dedicated bike commuter. A Santa Cruz cyclist gets six months in jail and three years probation for deliberately running over a toddler with his bike; maybe those two figures should be reversed. It’s the people who yell the insults who are seen as the crazy ones. Cyclelicious says don’t be afraid of the dark. Just Another Cyclist says he hates helmets. […]

By: Brenda Bell

Brenda Bell — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:44:00 +0000

I've read both sides of the helmet safety argument. My take is this: I believe it to be safer to wear a helmet, but (1) it's a matter of personal choice and (2) I'd rather see folk riding without helmets than not riding at all. Although (3) if you will be riding my bicycle, you will wear a helmet and gloves. (My bike, my rules.) That said, whether or not the rider in the video is wearing a helmet is irrelevant. None of the obstacles hogging the bike lane should be there, period -- though it's pretty much impossible to load/unload passengers and cargo unless one is parked as close to the curb as possible, which means in the bike lane (unless and until back-of-store loading alleys are brought back by urban planners).