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"Buy a Freekin Helmet"


Wednesday after my second day of morning biking, I posted to FB:

It seems I was the only one on the bike trail today without a helmet, and I was the only one that stopped at intersections for cars (because the cars don't have to stop... stop sign for bikers not cars). Maybe if I buy a helmet I won't have to stop for cars.

I had one response:

Mary, for crying out loud, buy a freekin helmet! I crashed a couple times on my bike and split a helmet both times. Think of how much more I'd be messed up than I already am if I didn't wear a helmet. When it comes to two wheeled contraptions (bikes and motorcycles) there are only those who have crashed and those who are going to crash.


Today I went to REI and bought a bike helmet.  As I entered the cycling section, I asked someone to help me find a helmet.  A young man helped me find a helmet that fit and one that had some color.  When I asked him what I was going to do with my hair, he pointed to his short hair and said, "I don't know.  I've never had that problem."  I don't wear hats, EVER, so this is going to be interesting.  Although I know it's the right thing to do, I'm not a fan of having something on my head.

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LH said…
I do not like wearing the helmet, but I know it's imp. So glad you got your helmet. yay for you. My pal got hit by a car on her bike this week. She's sore everywhere, especially hips, but no broken bones. CRACKED HELMET, though.

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