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A. G. Maisey · 30th December 2015, 09:01 PM

Hi drac, I live in Australia.

I raced bicycles for 26 years, started to race at 16years of age. I still ride a bike, but I no longer race.

The whole time I was racing we were not required to wear crash helmets in any races other than track races.

Several of my friends died from head injuries received in crashes.

I had concussion more than ten times, and was once in hospital unconscious for 3 days, in hospital for over a week.

About 25 years ago mandatory laws requiring all cyclists of all ages to wear crash helmets when riding were introduced.

Now you see all the big name pro cyclists in the big European tours and road races wearing head gear that makes them look like aliens.

I absolutely hated it when those mandatory laws were introduced, and I still hate wearing a crash hat every time I go on a public road.

But the fact of the matter is that if you fall and whack your head with a crash hat on, you don't get concussion, and you most likely won't die.

So --- kids must wear crash hats as well as other protective gear?

Yeah, maybe a bit overdone, but how old is a "child"?

Under 12? Under 8? Under 5?

Realistically I must admit that compulsory crash hats are wise, even though I dislike wearing one.

30th December 2015, 09:01 PM	#19
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,700	Hi drac, I live in Australia. I raced bicycles for 26 years, started to race at 16years of age. I still ride a bike, but I no longer race. The whole time I was racing we were not required to wear crash helmets in any races other than track races. Several of my friends died from head injuries received in crashes. I had concussion more than ten times, and was once in hospital unconscious for 3 days, in hospital for over a week. About 25 years ago mandatory laws requiring all cyclists of all ages to wear crash helmets when riding were introduced. Now you see all the big name pro cyclists in the big European tours and road races wearing head gear that makes them look like aliens. I absolutely hated it when those mandatory laws were introduced, and I still hate wearing a crash hat every time I go on a public road. But the fact of the matter is that if you fall and whack your head with a crash hat on, you don't get concussion, and you most likely won't die. So --- kids must wear crash hats as well as other protective gear? Yeah, maybe a bit overdone, but how old is a "child"? Under 12? Under 8? Under 5? Realistically I must admit that compulsory crash hats are wise, even though I dislike wearing one.