Quote Originally Posted by Veronica View Post
Ahhh... the joys of the Internet.
Yup... its, erm, interesting to read how people perceive different comments in different ways to me.
I hear ya V!!! I know it was about the link between ability and gear!!!
And yes, I have noticed your helmet, and just by wearing it when it is not a legal requirement you make a statement.

Quote Originally Posted by Veronica View Post
Personal responsibility, I like to make own informed choices rather than have a nanny state.
This is what we have... aside from the safety laws I listed earlier, which I can live with (we have a significant reduction in child and adult hospitalisations, brain injury and deaths in car and bicycle crashes), we also have insane laws and bylaws...

Like not being able to plant a certain type of tree because in Autumn its colourful leaves wont 'match' the valley!!!
Or having to paint a new house in its final (council approved) colour within 6 months or receive a fine.