The One will tell you that I will shake my head and sometimes even shout at the ones without helmets. I never fail at noticing them as they go by. At the very minimum bikers should have a helmet secured to their noggin. I will still shake my head at the ones who wear their helmet but insist on riding with shorts and sandals.
I find it mind boggling that people would take that risk. I do not care if you are an experienced rider or just going down the street. People are bad drivers. If you are on a residential street people might be backing out and not paying attention. Kids might run across in front of you requiring you to maneuver quickly. If you are on a city street or highway, between how fast you are going and the amount of vehicles and other idiot drivers out there you are in danger. People in cars at least have the car to offer some protection. Bikers have nothing if they wear nothing. One unexpected pot hole, one teenager texting while driving, one person changing lanes and not paying attention and a biker can be dead.
I cannot fathom why someone would not wear their protective equipment. I wear my helmet when I go bicycle riding!
The person I passed on my way home was at least wearing a leather jacket, jeans and boots. He was not wearing a helmet. Of course I scoffed at him as we were at a stop light. Then I saw him raise his hand up to his mouth and take a puff of a cigarette. Really?!?!? He was smoking a cigarette while riding a motorcycle? What on earth could he be thinking? How did that ever come across as a good idea? There he was as the light turned green, he returned the cigarette to his mouth and began to ride. I was dumbfounded.
Until tomorrow, may you not be a moron or an idiot.
Skate
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