While I stand apposed to mandatory use helmet laws I do encourage their use. Some (Michael Dresser for one) seem to relate to bicycle helmets like a seat belt. Just one problem with that, riding a bike is good for you and the planet, while driving a car at best is a necessary evil. If cyclists should wear helmets for improved safety, drivers should have a steel stake protruding from the steering column to remind drivers to "drive safe or else."
So as some motorist may die or be seriously injured in a car crash despite seat belts and airbags the same applies to cyclists. But still we are struck with the needless tragedy of a cyclist seriously injured when not wearing a helmet. All this serves as an intro to a story about Chris who has been life-lined to the shock trauma unit in Baltimore. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chris and if you ride without a helmet you may want to read the following story.
Chris : https://astandingplaceforthefeet.blogspot.com/2010/06/curveballs.html
Michael Dresser: https://www.baltimoresun.com/features/commuting/bs-md-dresser-getting-there-20100614,0,5249830.storyoldId.20100625134431348
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