Stupidity, or just bad luck?

[FJRider]

When you see news reports like this one ... :angry:


http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/10223405/westport-woman-dies-after-fall-from-bicycle/

I just wonder .... it's obviously not funny ... but ... :shutup:

Perhaps an increase in ACC levies for cyclists ... OH WAIT ... :facepalm:

Your thoughts please ... because I sure can"t figure out ... :blink:

[JustNick]

I wouldn't mind learning what your thoughts on the subject are :innocent:

[steve_t]

What's the penalty for operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol?

[slofox]

"Police were still investigating the matter but believed alcohol may have contributed to the accident."

Mmmmm.

[FJRider]

I wouldn't mind learning what your thoughts on the subject are :innocent:

MY thoughts ... :yes:

And they think Motorcycling is dangerous ... :killingme

If you take the lining out of a safety helmet ... is it still safe to wear ... ??? :blink: :facepalm:

[scumdog]

If you take the lining out of a safety helmet ... is it still safe to wear ... ??? :blink: :facepalm:

I've chipped a few about that - and get told I'm just being picky!:blink:

The ones that get me are the drongos that hang a perfectly good helmet from the handle-bars....wtf..are they that sharp in the reflexes that they can scoop up the helmet and strap it on as they cart-wheel through the air after hitting a parked trailer or similar????

[Urano]

is the helmet mandatory for cyclist down there?

[FJRider]

I've chipped a few about that - and get told I'm just being picky!:blink:

The ones that get me are the drongos that hang a perfectly good helmet from the handle-bars....wtf..are they that sharp in the reflexes that they can scoop up the helmet and strap it on as they cart-wheel through the air after hitting a parked trailer or similar????

Remind them ... the LAW states a safety helmet must be WORN ...

And ... the statistics show ... :corn:

[scumdog]

is the helmet mandatory for cyclist down there?

Yup, everybody riding a bike has to wear one here.

[DrunkenMistake]

Yup, everybody riding a bike has to wear one here.

Dunno if they have to here,
But 99.99% of them all do,
I dont think its a road safety thing,
I think its because they know I fucking hate them.

[FJRider]

Dunno if they have to here,
But 99.99% of them all do,
I dont think its a road safety thing,
I think its because they know I fucking hate them.

YEP ... in good old NZ ... they DO ... :yes:

Has been required by law ... since ages ago ... :whocares:

[nzspokes]

What's the penalty for operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol?

Yup, same as a car.

But really the fact she was riding a bicycle is irrelevant. At least on a bicycle she only killed herself.

[neels]

I'd cause it an unfortunate accident.

A friend of mine died falling off his bike, with his helmet hanging on his handlebars.

Another friend of mine died after falling off the back of a ute and landing on his head.

Short answer is that it's unlucky to land on your head.

[Usarka]

I'd 20x much rather people bicycle after drinking rather than getting in a car.

[scumdog]

I'd 20x much rather people bicycle after drinking rather than getting in a car.

Shee-it yeah.

And such fun watching a pissed bugger riding off...

[scissorhands]

Did they get any whitebait?

Falling from the ledge could have been bad luck or stupidity, depending on why she was on a dangerous ledge, on a bike and pissed

[Road kill]

Did they get any whitebait?

Falling from the ledge could have been bad luck or stupidity, depending on why she was on a dangerous ledge, on a bike and pissed

I wondered the same thing,,,,the Waikato's been going right off,,folks coming home with 80kg for one morning.

People really should wear helmets I guess.

[george formby]

another accident..

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10750940