So you just bought a new road bike? Well, congratulations! Now that you’ve brought that new toy home from the store, you probably think you're ready to ride. Whether you plan to ride out in the country, on neighborhood streets or on the city trails; the addition of some accessories will make your ride safer and more comfortable. So you might want to head back to the store: here are five (or so) items that are guaranteed to enhance. Always Ride with a Helmet A bike helmet Road bike helmet (Photo credit: Wikipedia) I've been heard to say that cyclists can show their brains one way or another, by wearing a helmet or not. Helmets are the number one item of safety equipment for anyone on a bike. Don't be fooled, though: the number one safety …show more content…
A helmet with a visor isn’t suitable for road cycling, because the visor may block a rider's vision when bent over the handlebars. Because of that, some helmets have a removable visor. Either way, choose a helmet that fits well and is comfortable, one that can be adjusted so it fits over a headband in summer and a heavier skullcap when the weather turns cool. Hydration: It’s An Essential Hydration pack manufactured by CamelBak CamelBak (credit: Wikipedia) Combine an inexpensive water bottle cage that mounts on the bike frame with a plastic water bottle, and you'll be set for short rides. For a longer ride, you may want to invest in a hydration pack such as the one shown here, manufactured by CamelBak. Purists like to scoff at any rider wearing a hydration pack, but more often than not those same purists end up scrounging for water at convenience store prices. Hydration packs carry not only several liters of water from home (plus ice, if you like), but they also provide additional pockets for carrying cell phones, identification, cash, tools, tubes, patch kits and the like. Models designed for use in sports are form-fitting and lie close to the back, which cuts down on wind resistance. Gloves Provide Comfort and
Wearing headgear has many positives, reducing injuries is the most obvious one and it could be argued that its help reduces the chance of injuries and even death. At an elite level, Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech is convinced that wearing headgear saved him from suffering extended injuries after colliding with Fulham striker Orlando Sa back in September 2011. Headgear offers a form of padding when worn. It allows juniors and elite athlete’s the reduced chance of head wounds. By this it means it allows for less “cracked skulls”, scars, wounds and so on. It gives a stronger protection on the softer part of the skull which is more prone to damage...
fog, after dark on unlighted sections; Vehicle speed was directly related to fatality rates [3]; The bumper was responsible for 23.4% of all injuries in bicycle-vehicle accidents followed by the bonnet (20%), the bonnet edge (19.7%), and the windscreen (14.7%); The road surface (secondary contact) accounted for 59.5% of injuries (for head injuries, contact with the windscreen and bonnet were the main contributors followed by secondary impact with the road (26%)); in data presented by Peng (2012) the head struck the roof of the vehicle 4 times from 17 [6]; a more pronounced bonnet leading edge increases cyclist injury severity; although cyclists are able to travel at higher speeds, 60% of vehicle-bicycle accidents occurred at cyclist speeds of 5 km/h or less, and 90% at 10 km/h or less; in Germany, 31% of injuries were caused by impact with the road surface, also interesting were bumper (8%), windscreen (10%) and bonnet leading edge (14%); Bicycle design is unlikely to have a significant influence on cyclist injuries
It’s fall everyone and Halloween is coming.I would like to tell you that fall is the best season of all.
Specific Purpose: My specific purpose is to convince my audience what needs to be done to decrease the number of concussions in football.
One statistic that I’ve heard, but have been unable to find everywhere, is that a helmet will help save you a concussion attributable to influences up to thirteen mph. Over 13 mph, a shock can nevertheless arise.
Millions of people all over the United States choose motorcycles over automobiles for the thrill, speed, and high performance capabilities. On the other hand, motorcycles are not at all the safest way of transportation. Motorcycles do not provide the passenger with the outer protection that cars provide, therefore, when one crashes, the results are usually much more serious. Injuries to the head are responsible for 76% of fatalities when dealing with motorcycle crashes many of which could have been prevented had the rider been wearing a helmet. For this reason, many states have adopted the motorcycle helmet law. The law states that every passengers must wear a helmet at all times when riding on a motorcycle. This law has created a great deal of controversy. One side supports the law, believing that it protects motorcyclists from danger and saves the economy a great deal of money. The other side argues that the law is unconstitutional and it violates our right to freedom. However, statistics show overwhelming support in favor of the motorcycle helmet law. Although wearing helmets cannot prevent motorcycle crashes, they can greatly reduce the number of deaths caused by head injury as well as lowering taxes, insurance rates, and health care costs. Therefore, the helmet law should be put into effect in every state across the United States.
Whether it is a legal requirement or not, there are plenty of reasons for all riders to wear a U.S. Department of Transportation-approved helmet.
Feeling comfortable and vision restrictions are common factors that softball pitchers are a few of the reasons of deciding not to wear a mask. The curved shape of the shelled plastic does not fit every differently shaped head, and the foam padding does not particularly work on warm days. When the sun is beating down and humidity is floating in the air, the mask gets slick and slides around, and often causes sweat to get into the eyes. The bars that cover the face even though relatively thin, are a concern for obstructed view. These disadvantages do not fit the needs that are required for a pitcher or any other softball player with a face mask to perform at their optimal level. It is often not until a pitcher witnesses a head injury first handed that they then consider wearing a mask. The consequences then become more apparent and lead to increased mask use. In the last several years, many young athletes have been forced to wear them by their parents and some coaches to prevent injury as the awareness of the damage that can occur when not
This topic is a constant and heated debate among people. Many people argue that the rider should have the freedom to choose whether or not to wear a helmet. Although, many people feel this is a selfish perspective because when others have accidents, it becomes other people’s concerns. This is said because some people believe that the families, loved ones, or tax payers will be paying for the rider’s injury bills. Along with freedom rights, riders complain that the helmets are heavy. With the weight of the helmet, arguments are made that injuries could increase with the spinal cord or neck. Likewise, people think that helmets can become a distraction or “get in the way”. When riders say this, they are referring to their ability to see or hear what is going on in the environment. “These senses have been studied in the context of motorcycle activity and do not appear to be impaired, and in certain circumstances, may be improved” (Auerbach). Research has been shown that helmets do not cause distractions or impair hearing or vision
Imagine a ten year old innocent girl, her parents whom she dearly loved slaughtered in front of her, her siblings being sold into prostitution, slavery or to guerrilla forces as child soldiers. Rape, theft, murder, genocides and other injustice doing is her daily “playground”. Now stop imaging, the common American seems to be oblivious to current events going on worldwide, because such girls exist in war torn places such as Iraq, Syria and Democratic Republic of Congo. If Conscription, the practice of ordering people by law to serve the armed forces were enforced then we might not have to let ten year old girls endure such hardship. Conscription is being used in countries like Switzerland, Austria and Finland, their citizens will never have
Have you ever known somebody who was injured in a car accident? What do you think his attitude about seat belts was after they saved his life? If you knew that a seat belt would save your life, you would buckle up! It took years of legislation and public awareness campaigns to make seat belt use mandatory. Now a new topic regarding public safety is coming to light: people are dying or becoming seriously injured in seemingly minor accidents on bicycles when the rider's head strikes the concrete. When the head is unprotected "the brain continues to move in a forward motion while the skull stops moving" (Macyko1), causing trauma. What is needed is a way to protect the brain "by absorbing the energy from the impact, buying extra time for the brain to slow down" (Macyko1). Bicycle riders need to wear helmets to protect their brains from injury, yet unfortunately the public is simply not aware of this need and many people will continue to die or be seriously injured unless something is done. Bicycle helmets save lives and should be required by Arizona State law for riders of all ages.
Hit the trails by dauntless mountain biking So you believe you’re too aged, totally out of shape, too scared to try mountain biking? Just think again! Mountain biking is ideal for all ranks of fitness, experience and bravery. In addition, it is so enjoyable!
Main Point: and what our community could look like if we all did our part.
There are many types of bicycles that a person can choose. There are road bicycles, mountain bicycles, hybrid bicycles, and cruiser bicycles just to name a few. Getting the right bicycle mostly depends on the conditions and the purpose for which the biker intends to use the bicycle. There are bicycles made for the pavement, gravel roads, rugged trails, and dirt roads. Road bikes are good for multiple pavement uses, including fitness riding, commuting, long-distance, event rides, touring and racing (“Bikes: How to Choose”). Road bikes are good for riding around the city or through neighborhoods. Road bikes are bikes that are built for speed. Mountain bikes are bikes that are good for handling dirt trails, bumps, and rocks. Mountain bikes are designed with a shock absorbing features and a better braking system (“Bikes: How to Choose”). Mountain bikes are good for off-road use, such as biking on a trail in the woods, but they can be used to ride on pavement as well. Hybrid bikes are bikes that are good for a wide range of uses. Hybrid bikes are a mix of the mountain bike and road bike (“Bikes: How to Choose”). They are not as fast as road bikes, and they are not as rugged as mountain bikes, but they are good for commuting. Cruiser bikes are good for casually riding around town. Many of these bikes feature a slightly wider 26-inch tires than other pavement bikes, a comfortable seat,
Helmets are used to protect the head from falling objects or hot embers. Helmets started out as nothing more than a leather hard hat made for construction which doesn’t provide much protection or safety for the people