but, I was riding back to the car shop to pick up the swagger wagon. Apparently, our swagger was low and needed a refill. Anyway, as I rode, I came across a group of about 10-12 people out for a ride. It was a mixture of adults and kids. There were kids on training wheels, kids in trailers, and the others on all types of bikes. It was cool to see a group out doing the sport I love. Then I realized everyone was wearing a helmet EXCEPT the adults.
As parents, we need to set an example for our kids. Everyone should wear a helmet while riding. What good is it if we are out riding and we fall (or get hit) and we are left incapacitated (or worse) and our kids are ok? I know we all want what's best for our kids, but being around to watch them grow up is also best for them. We need to be around to raise them (whether it's the right way or some other way). Sure a helmet might mess up your hair or not look cool, but how cool does a head wound from having an accident and not wearing one?
Ask anyone who's ever been in a serious bike accident and I'm sure they'll tell you they were glad to have a helmet on. I know I was!
I saw on Facebook this morning, one of the local newscasters riding a fat tire bike for the upcoming Tour de Fat and he wasn't wearing a helmet. Lots of people posted comments about what a cool bike it was and how they wanted one. I left a comment that it was a cool bike abd that he should set an example by wearing a helmet.
So, please, when you're out riding please wear a helmet. Be safe, especially on the roads. Cars don't look for us. Ride as if you're invisible - because you are. I help organize the ride of silence every year (a ride for fallen or injured cyclists) and I don't want to add any more names to the "fallen" list.
Ride safe.
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