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Real or Fake?

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  • 23-01-2007 4:35pm
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    youcancallmeal
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    These pictures were sent to me in an email today entitled "Why are they wearing helmets?". First time I looked I thought fake straight away but now I'm beginning to change my mind, it could be done? See what you think. Apologies if this was already posted.

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    Morgan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,481 ✭✭✭Morgan


    Considering who's in the pics (Hans Rey and Steve Peat) I'd say they're real. You can read the story here:

    http://www.santacruzmtb.com/company/index.php?news=1&sub=News&Sport=&NewsID=0227


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    Blowback
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    Stunning views/That fact that helmets are worn suggests to me that these guys respect the image of a safe cyclist enjoying himself.
    Luckily for them there are no Hill walkers taking a break or having a chat.


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    cyclopath2001
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    Blowback wrote:
    Stunning views/That fact that helmets are worn suggests to me that these guys respect the image of a safe cyclist
    Are you serious? I cannot see that the helmets would offer much protection in those circumstances.


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    Blowback
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    Well you never can tell when you are going to fall from your bike can you? Especiall here on the edge of a cliff.
    One other thought. Do you hold on to the bike or not?


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    cyclopath2001
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    Blowback wrote:
    Well you never can tell when you are going to fall from your bike can you? Especiall here on the edge of a cliff.
    One other thought. Do you hold on to the bike or not?
    Maybe the helmet's got parachutes & flotation aids built in?


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    Blowback
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    Must have something like that alright.Excellent images though.Get the mind thinking alright.
    To be honest I believe something is not right with the shots.Did not read the story behind it though as per other post.


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    gzoladz
    Registered Users Posts: 2,200 ✭✭✭gzoladz


    cyclopath2001 wrote:
    Are you serious? I cannot see that the helmets would offer much protection in those circumstances.

    They deffinitely can offer protection. What if you fall to the wall side? :)


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    cyclopath2001
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    gzoladz wrote:
    They deffinitely can offer protection. What if you fall to the wall side? :)
    Wrong kind of helmet in that case, should be a mountaineering one.


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    rubadub
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    If I was forced to cycle that cliff I would be leaning towards the safe side all the time, so much that I would probably falling over every 5 yards!


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    Alkers
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    http://bikemag.com/av/flash/30Pubs6Days/ :eek:


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    Trojan
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    There were some mad guys down at Moher a few months back (early in the morning to bypass security). Looked great, crazy and all, but ultimately moronic. There was a couple of people killed there just last month.

    🎙️ The Recognized Authority Podcast



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    Drapper
    Registered Users Posts: 3,812 ✭✭✭Drapper


    Trojan wrote:
    There were some mad guys down at Moher a few months back (early in the morning to bypass security). Looked great, crazy and all, but ultimately moronic. There was a couple of people killed there just last month.

    many sports are viewed as moronic, these guys love and are the best at what they do! respect! :D


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