Help...a dare devil is reborn!

[DeniseGoldberg]

This is probably not a good suggestion considering that you have an ongoing relationship with this guy - but I would not ride with him! In addition to his unsafe behavior, he is setting a really bad example for your son.

Not wearing a helmet doesn't work for me, and riding with someone who won't wear a helmet isn't something I do. Many years ago I was on a supported tour with a colleague of mine. We were about to head out on a longer route, and she wasn't going to take any water and wasn't going to wear a helmet. At that point I told her that I would not ride with her. She wasn't too happy, but since she wanted to ride she wore her helmet and took water with her (drank it too as it was a very hot day!).

I also did one ride with someone who had similar riding behavior to what you've described. I never rode with him again - and yes, I told him why.

OK, so maybe I'm a bit of a safety nut...

--- Denise