Quote Originally Posted by Thorn View Post
But, not to start a helmet war....I always wear one and I still cringe when I see someone without one, but I have to accept the argument made by the same blogger as to why he doesn't wear a helmet and why he can accept others who do not. I don't agree, but I make an effort to see his side of the argument:
http://overthebarsinmilwaukee.wordpr...ld-ride-bikes/
As an avid helmet-wearer here in the US, I have to say that this article made a surprising amount of sense. In Belize, we ride on the beach and even in town without helmets. While there are many, many people on bikes (beach cruisers) there, you won't find anyone wearing lycra, gloves, using clipless pedals, or wearing a helmet. People ride there not for fitness but for transportation, and dressing up for it is just not a part of the culture. And because most folks there don't have a lot of money, it's not likely to be. It's also only recently that cars were even allowed on the island of Ambergris Caye, so bikes and golf carts were the only form of transportation. Now that there are some cars and small trucks, helmet usage would seem to be smart (when riding off the beach), but it's still not done. I doubt you can even purchase a helmet in the country.