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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 10:06:26 -0600
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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. Not sure why a black helmet is better and tying 
things around your waist is not a good idea. Better to simply leave the 
extra clothes on and sweat. That would be safer. Long pants are a better 
idea if you go down.

-- 
Deacon Mark