Stupidity, or just bad luck?

**FJRider** · 9th September 2011, 18:53

When you see news reports like this one ...

http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-sto...-from-bicycle/

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

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

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

**JustNick** · 9th September 2011, 19:16

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

**steve_t** · 9th September 2011, 19:18

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

**slofox** · 9th September 2011, 19:20

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

Mmmmm.

**FJRider** · 9th September 2011, 21:21

Originally Posted by JustNick

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

MY thoughts ...

And they think Motorcycling is dangerous ...

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

**scumdog** · 9th September 2011, 21:27

Originally Posted by FJRider

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

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

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** · 9th September 2011, 21:34

is the helmet mandatory for cyclist down there?

**FJRider** · 9th September 2011, 21:35

Originally Posted by scumdog

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

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 ...

**scumdog** · 9th September 2011, 21:40

Originally Posted by Urano

is the helmet mandatory for cyclist down there?

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

**DrunkenMistake** · 9th September 2011, 21:42

Originally Posted by scumdog

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** · 9th September 2011, 21:46

Originally Posted by DrunkenMistake

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 ...

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

**nzspokes** · 9th September 2011, 21:56

Originally Posted by steve_t

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** · 9th September 2011, 21:58

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.