<p>Thanks–so far, things do not look good. It was reported that he flew many feet from impact until he landed on the hood of a truck on his head, without a helmet. He remains in a drug-induced coma until the swelling subsides. Many of his co-workers have visited.</p>
<p>HImom, he is in my thoughts tonight. Seattle is a relatively bike-friendly city, but every year several bicyclists get severely injured or die. So sad…</p>
<p>Oh this is sad. I hope things improve. It must be so hard in his family and friends. Such a good reminder of the importance of good helmets! I wear one every day I cycle, but I think it’s not fitted right and I keep ignoring that fact. I am prompted by this very sad event to get it fixed immediately. It could happen to any of us.</p>
<p>I cracked two helmets when I was at an absolute stop. Lost balance and fell. One time against the curb edge, and another against the corner of a rock wall. </p>
<p>Have a client who was T-boned on her bike. Helmut destroyed, She only had a few bones broken. </p>
<p>See and be seen when on a bike. I use a air horn, to insure I am seen when biking.</p>
<p>He is still in my prayers HiMom.</p>
<p>I loved Eugene, Oregon in the 1970s, where the bike paths were very far from the roadways and people actually looked out and gave space for cyclists. Honolulu is so dangerous that we NEVER bike and have allowed our cycles to rust. 
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<p>In the national science fair, one of the exhibits showed that gel in bike helmets are more protective than foam, but more expensive. I’ve often wondered about whether there might be something safer. Of course, the issue is getting people to actually WEAR the helmets. <sigh> Am still hoping & praying. Thanks to everyone!</sigh></p>