Re: [ST] VA

["racer X" <r4c3rx@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

was driving home a month ago, during rush hour, here
in the Wash DC area. Dolt was riding wearing
Tennis Shoes, Shorts, and a Helmet. That's all.


>From: "Forrest C." <forrestc@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [ST] VA
>Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:53:42 -0400
>
>Here in VA (and probably anywhere), it's pretty common to see riders 
>without
>protective gear. I'd say that about 10% of the riders here use protective
>clothing other than gloves.
>
>If you think we're unprotected, consider this: I was in New Hampshire for a
>week, saw about 5-10 bikes per day, about 50-75% of the riders there do not
>use helmets (NH has no helmet law).
>I'd be surprised to see a helmet-less rider here, as would the police (VA
>requires helmets).
>
>**Note: This message is not an invitation for a helmet or protective
>clothing debate.**
>
>-forrest
>'00 RS
>
>
>>From: "Marc Danziger" <marc@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>
>>Just back from Charlottesville (sorry, didn't get to drive dfown to the
>>Rallye)...and here's a question.
>>
>>NO ONE wore any protective gear. 5 - 10 bikes a day for a week...what's
>>_that_ about??
>>
>
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