Doggedly searching for the crux of the biscuit.
This is probably highly politically incorrect, given the tragedy in Minnesota is still so recent, but the 5-12 casualties there are counted among the 120 average daily traffic fatalities in the US.
Oh, and GB, more than 10% of them were (2007) motorcyclists, half of whom weren't wearing helmets. Don't leave home without it.
Hey Froz, did you check out this installation in Berkeley?
Posted by: Clownæsthesiologist at August 3, 2007 09:01 PMHow would GB get a helmet on his head when it's stuck up his ass?
Posted by: waldo at August 4, 2007 02:34 AMThanks, Apo. I always wear a helmet, in part because it's the law here in Japan, but also because I want to protect my head.
But just as the best way to avoid getting hurt in a fight is to avoid fights, the best way to not get hurt in a crash is to avoid crashes. I'd wager that a large chunk of those motorcycle stats come from inexperienced or reckless riders, like this genius.
Posted by: Gaijin Biker at August 5, 2007 09:01 AMThanks, Apo.
Not my post. But you're welcome all the same.
Posted by: apostropher at August 5, 2007 12:36 PMAha. Thanks, Froz. I forgot Apo is too busy with his new baby daughter to blog all day long like he should.
Posted by: Gaijin Biker at August 5, 2007 10:05 PM1 - Thanks. No, I hadn't. Very cool in a comprehensive way. I'll try to check it out next time I get towards the east bay.
5 - Glad to hear of your PPE routines. Oh, BTW, Waldo had a question for you. I presume because you're the resident biking expert. You might want to let him know the proper place one wears a helmet.
Posted by: froz gobo at August 7, 2007 12:48 AM