Prayers Needed. Group Ride Nightmare!!
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Cruiser
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From: Andover, Maine
Yes it does. The whole thing turned from a fun cool thing to do to a surreal nightmare from hell. Thank God there were a couple of nurses and I think a paramedic that had a clue what to do. I felt so helpless. Last word on the critically injured guy was he has a chance to make it but still in very grave condition.
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Don't bother responding, I'm not that interested in your narrow point of view.
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It is harsh. And even the best gear will not save you from heavy impact collisions. But it will save you from many injuries and reduce the severity of others.
Riding without at least a DOT helmet is a foolish choice. Helmets are so well designed these days, they take nothing from the ride and often add to it.
The same is true of proper footwear, gloves, jacket and pants. All comfortable on the bike, and capable of making the ride better if you get the right stuff.
The only drawback, honestly, is the price of good gear. But then again, our bikes are already pricey and it's worth the investment.
Riding without at least a DOT helmet is a foolish choice. Helmets are so well designed these days, they take nothing from the ride and often add to it.
The same is true of proper footwear, gloves, jacket and pants. All comfortable on the bike, and capable of making the ride better if you get the right stuff.
The only drawback, honestly, is the price of good gear. But then again, our bikes are already pricey and it's worth the investment.
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Helmet use makes no difference to me unless your choice ends up costing me.
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Whether you wear a helmet or not is a choice you make. But if you choose not to wear a helmet, it makes a difference to me if you sustain a head injury and have no medical insurance. All of us pay for the uninsured to be treated in emergency rooms. All of us pay when the head injury becomes a permanent disability and can no longer work because of it.
Helmet use makes no difference to me unless your choice ends up costing me.
Helmet use makes no difference to me unless your choice ends up costing me.
So using this logic you must also be real concerned with what people eat, smoke and drink? I'm sure that costs this country much more than head injuries.
It just amazes me how quickly people point their fingers and pass judgement within the same riding community, it's no wonder the libs and nay-sayers continue to chip away at our freedoms.
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Cruiser
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From: Andover, Maine
The rider that was seriously hurt has been placed in a medically induced coma and is now in stable condition. He has a very serious head injury. I don't know what the prognosis is for him in the future. I have heard that he was riding on a permit and broke at least 2 laws. No helmet and carrying a passenger.
Last edited by brickie; May 25, 2014 at 10:47 PM.