http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Magic Hats actually work! en Wed, 13 May 2026 03:52:41 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7893#post-79774 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 17:10:59 +0000 Roibeard 79774@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>For those that are interested:</p> <p><a href="http://rideons.wordpress.com/2012/07/09/an-ear-on-the-traffic/">Cycling with music</a></p> <p>However, I overstated it as a study, it was more of an experiment.</p> <p>In any case, the "zombie" cyclist myth is probably overblown; although I'm still not inclined to use music whilst cycling. To be fair, I don't listen to music much whilst driving either and don't own an iPod...</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7893#post-79754 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 09:46:41 +0000 Roibeard 79754@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think there was a recent Australian study which demonstrated that earbuds do indeed reduce ambient sound...</p> <p>Right down to the low levels found in most cars, although not as low as that found in a vehicle with <em>its</em> sound system switched on.</p> <p>I'm sure someone can provide the link (running out the door, sorry!)...</p> <p>Still, I don't fancy riding with any sense impaired, even to that of a motorist!</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7893#post-79749 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 09:10:42 +0000 Nelly 79749@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I see plenty of people this time of year commuting with a helmet and iPod earphones in.</p> <p>On one hand saying "i am a safety conscious person, as i wear a helmet" on the orher saying "i dont mind one of my senses to be impaired - while mixing with cars/buses etc"</p> <p>Odd behaviour. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7893#post-79745 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 08:50:10 +0000 wee folding bike 79745@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I got a new hat a couple of weeks ago. It's black with Legoland, Windsor, written on the front.</p> <p>I don't think it's magic but it sort of matches number 4 son's Legoland hat. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7893#post-79722 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 21:10:46 +0000 Claggy Cog 79722@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So clearly do those invisibility/cloaking devices that I was not even aware I was wearing but some drivers behaviour would have me believe that they work very well and that I am indeed wearing such a thing!! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7893#post-79618 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:35:03 +0000 unclejoe 79618@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Commuter chap leaving the WoL cycleway at Leith this morning, open bike lock dangling from handlebars 2” from his front wheel, dressed head to toe in black; woman at same place on Monday, unfastened helmet on back-to-front, impressive low speed wobble (presumably caused by the full polybag dangling from handlebars), chap spotted at various times over the last few weeks, traveling through Inverleith park/ Granton area on a tricycle recumbent. Top of his head 2 ½ feet off the ground, helmet, shirt, shorts, monotone black/asphalt. Against all the odds, they were still alive. The single common factor was they all wore helmets. Actual proof as to the efficacy of magic hats?</p> <p>(DISCLAIMER: the author acknowledges that the wearing of cycle helmets by children under 10 &amp; those engaged in off-road cycling is a sensible precaution. Similarly, dark clothing may render the wearer highly visible when viewed against specific background colours or in certain ambient light conditions. He also acknowledges that it is the right in law of any freeborn citizen of these Isles to wear clothing of any colour or fabric that they may wish). </p>