CG Rules - New Trends?
In the past couple of years full timing we have visited maybe 50 campgrounds in over 26 states. There are always a list of rules, most of which are generally the same. It seems we have started t...
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jfkmk wrote:wnjj wrote:winnietrey wrote:
Bike accidents happen, Helmets prevent many of the more serious head injuries.
Head injuries can put you in nursing home drooling for the rest of your life.
What are the chances? probably pretty slim. But to me it is beyond belief, people ride without them, and most importantly let their kids ride without them.
They are cheap, comfortable and can save a life and or prevent ending up an invalid.
People say well back in the day we never used them. Well back in the day we threw the kids in the back seat, no seat belts etc. And guess what a lot of folks and kids died. And a lot of kids got splashed in bike accidents as well
That back in the day argument does not hold water. Times have changed, we are a little bit smarter now.
Might as well argue the sun won't come up tomorrow, as to bike helmets don't prevent injuries. Do a simple google search,if you don't believe
Law, no Law who cares, just not real bright to ride without one. In my opinion
It's all well and good until you didn't realize there was a rule, forget to bring or lose your helmet.
That's why it's one thing to believe in and promote helmets, it's another to require them with a stupid rule.
So, what if you forgot some camping equipment? Your favorite chair, perhaps some cooking supply. Chances are, you'd run out and immediately replace it so you can enjoy your trip. Yet you're Not willing to spring an extra $20 to potentially avoid serious or life altering injury? I know everyone's priorities are different, but all I can say is wow!
"wow?" You're that stunned someone would dare ride bicycle in a campground without a helmet? I'm guess I'm not surprised and it's no wonder we have some many rules these days.
If I forgot my chair I'd take the chance with sitting on the picnic table bench for the trip, unless there was a stupid rule about not sitting on the benches.
You're missing the point. It's all about risk. If I wear a helmet every other place I go but this one time I go without my overall risk has barely increased. Nevertheless, the "rule" says I can't do that even if I want to. It's not just the $20, it's the time & effort to travel to a store while on vacation to get an extra one for what may only be 5 minutes of slow-speed riding, never to be used again.
For those who say it's their rules, follow them or go somewhere else: I agree but the whole point of this thread is to discuss the very purpose of those rules. At least one commenter is someone who is in a position to make a direct difference at his or her parks.
