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From: Mark J cleary <mcleary08@comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: 1972 Legnano in the news
Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2024 15:13:53 -0600
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On 11/9/2024 2:28 PM, Wolfgang Strobl wrote:
> Am Sat, 9 Nov 2024 10:06:26 -0600 schrieb Mark J cleary
> <mcleary08@comcast.net>:
> 
>> On 11/8/2024 9:18 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:
>>> On 11/8/2024 8:49 PM, AMuzi wrote:
>>>> Check the photos here:
>>>>
>>>> https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14061289/Emmy-award-
>>>> winner-1970s-sitcom-unrecognizable-77-bikes-LA.html
>>>
>>> Whoa! Exposed cables! Down tube friction shifting! Center pull brakes!
>>> 36 spoke wheels! Full sized frame pump! And she's not in a "protected"
>>> bike lane! Is it even possible to ride that way?  ;-)
>>>
>>> "She adhered to safety regulations by having a black helmet on, wore
>>> pink trainers and had a red jacket tied around her waist" is nonsense.
>>> There is no helmet regulation that applies to her.
>>>
>>> And the jacket around her waist is not a particularly good idea,
>>> although it's at least better than tying it around the handlebars. I
>>> know a guy who did that and had a sleeve dangle into his front wheel.
>>> His next couple seconds were far from fun.
>>>
>> Generally it is much safer to wear a helmet although no breaking a laws
>> by not wearing one.
> 
> So why don't you wear a helmet while walking or while driving your
> car*)?  People die while walking and as drivers or passengers of cars.
> 
> 
> 
>> Not sure why a black helmet is better
> 
> Some fetishs work only when blessed by a druid and when the color
> complements the aureola.
> 
>> and tying things around your waist is not a good idea.
> 
> Indeed. Especially, when the bike has a rack.
> 
> 
>> Better to simply leave the
>> extra clothes on and sweat. That would be safer.
> 
> Questionable. With additional clothing, a fast rider sweats more, not
> less. The sweat just does not cool the rider if it is absorbed by the
> clothing. Overheating harms concentration, which might become dangerous.
> 
>> Long pants are a better idea if you go down.
> 
> Light clothing does not protect much, but can contaminate a wound.
> Depending on the speed, it can even cause burns.
> 
> Winter clothing on a sunny day seems excessive.
> 
> But let's get realistic. Who expects press photos like these to be taken
> on a real bike tour?  What do we know about the journey for which this
> clothing was intended? Only two accessories irritate me here: the helmet
> and the shoelaces. Bicycle helmets are a misunderstanding and open
> shoelaces next to a chainring are dangerous.
> 
> *) I assume you don't, sorry if you do
> 
I always wear a helmet and if you don't want to wear one it is free 
county, don't wear one. I am not about to argue just that I wear a helmet.

As far as over dressing that might just me. I have  Raynaud's Syndrome 
and get cold easily. I am probably the only person who can ride inside 
on a trainer and do a FTP test for an hour and not need a fan or 
anything. I rarely get too warm and it has to be with a lot of humidity.

-- 
Deacon Mark