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From: AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org>
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Subject: Re: RE: Re: Helmet efficacy test
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:39:45 -0500
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On 3/24/2025 8:26 PM, cyclintom wrote:
> On Mon Mar 24 13:12:49 2025 Frank Krygowski  wrote:
>>
>> I agree that the afteraffects of concussions might be commonly
>> underestimated.
>>
>> I disagree that ordinary bicycling's risk of concussion is significantly
>> higher than other activities'. Society would do better by stopping the
>> scare tactics regarding bicycling, and by convincing motorists or
>> pedestrians to wear helmets.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Frank, most of the people posting here ride a great deal faster than you. There's nothing wrong with riding any speed you like. But faster riders have more of a chance of not just falling but being out of control when they fall.
> 
> I just succeeded with my first ride in two months. I rode around a parking lot and there was a straight tar line that I was able to follow. I even managed to dodge a dog. So I got out on the street and rode back home around four turns without hesitation. So Saturday I will be able to go out on a ride with my friends again for the fist time in 2 months. I will be wearing a helmet whether you think that they are necessary or not because I am living proof that at least they do some good. And I fell down only about 2 feet at about 5 mph.
> 
> I also bought a pair of American made leather riding gloves with knit backs. I forgot how good those felt. I can actually break a fall with my hands again. The Chinese look alikes tore to pieces on a gentle fall.

US made cycling gloves? Really? What brand?

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Andrew Muzi
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