Bike helmets can reduce chance of injury
To the editor:
A press release and photograph published in the Feb. 12, 2025, issue of the Island Reporter on Page 26 was captioned “SPD promotes safety on Shared Use Path.” While it discussed the need for caution due to e-bikes, no mention was made of the benefits of wearing a helmet and the officer and riders in the photograph were not helmeted.
Bike helmets can reduce the incidence of serious head injury by 60-80% and should be strongly encouraged for adults, as well as children. Especially during season when there are many people on the path, collisions and falls do occur, even with experienced bicyclists.
Why chance ruining a vacation due to serious injury when such an easy remedy is at hand?
Donald Bachman
Sanibel