OMG:
My bicycle helmet saved my life yesterday. If you ride a bicycle, at the very least, PLEASE wear a helmet. There seems to be way too many cyclists in Waterloo who don't. It can make the difference between being hospitalized and walking away with a few scrapes and bruises.
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My bicycle helmet saved my life yesterday. If you ride a bicycle, at the very least, PLEASE wear a helmet. There seems to be way too many cyclists in Waterloo who don't. It can make the difference between being hospitalized and walking away with a few scrapes and bruises.
MOD'S NOTE: Helmets are the best. We're glad you're okay!
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Sunday, April 22.
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April 22, 2012 at 7:07 PM
Was the car moving, if not no helmet can save people from stupidity
April 22, 2012 at 9:00 PM
Glad to hear you're ok, OP.
April 22, 2012 at 11:29 PM
Made a right and cut me off in the bike lane while I was going straight.
April 23, 2012 at 12:19 AM
I'm glad you're OK, but as obvious as helmets seem, the reality is a lot less clear: http://www.cyclehelmets.org
April 23, 2012 at 12:35 AM
I'm glad you're ok OP but this reminded me of an idiot cyclist (it's not always the driver) who flew right infront of a car super fast while the red light was flashing and the car almost finished a left turn (it was last week at seagram and uni)... noone got hurt but it was a very close one and the cyclist wasn't wearing a helmet, she could have really gotten hurt!
April 23, 2012 at 1:50 AM
As both a driver and cyclist in Waterloo, I'm always extra cautious when in my car or on a bike, and I guess I am able to more objectively look at the issue from both perspectives. I'm not even suggesting it's often the driver's fault--I also see a lot of careless and dangerous cycling around town on a regular basis. Too often I see people ride on sidewalks (this is illegal), without lights at night, go the wrong way, ignoring traffic signals and signs, not signaling turns, or otherwise riding carelessly. This not only jeopardizes their own safety, but puts the public at risk as well (especially pedestrians). In addition, the law will not protect you as a cyclist if you are riding improperly, as you are considered to be a vehicle under the HTA. Believe it or not, cyclists can even be charged with careless driving, if they are riding without due care an attention to other people (I forgot the exact wording, but it is something to this effect). I cannot stress enough the importance of being a safe and respectful cyclist.
#4, that site sounds like an interesting read, I'm definitely going to sit down and take a look at it when I have the chance. For now though, at least in my case, I am of the honest opinion that I would have been worse off had I not been wearing a helmet. While my helmet is still intact, the styrofoam which made contact with the side of the car and the pavement are compressed. I can only imagine what would have happened if it were my head hitting the car and pavement instead (I pretty much landed on my head). But of course, this is only one scenario, and I am glad you linked the site. I'm all for looking for contradictions, but there is no way I am going to ride without a helmet ever again in the near future.