In Reply to: Only an idiot wouldn't wear a helmet posted by kcmaree on Wednesday, 28. July 2010 at 14:03 Bali Time:
I feel you thought I might have been having a jibe at you far from it!I thought its always a good idea to bring this subject up about riding bikes in bali.I lost a very close friend in an accident there many years ago they wernt wearing a helmut maybe it wouldnt have saved their life maybe it would have I dont think they were an idiot thats harsh I think they made a wrong judgement.25years ago in bali when I rode around with my husband there we didnt wear helmets we felt free its bali it was wonderful but unfortunately the traffic is horrendous and dangerous ten fold now! Many of my friends who live there can tell you horrible stories and just recently someone we knew witnessed a horrible accident within moments of the people arriving in bali on a motorbike with no helmets.I hope you dont think I was having a go at you I wasnt I totally understand you are a careful driver but unfortunately even here in australia it dosnt stop you from being injured and killed by someone else.Riding a bike in bali is an amazing experience but it comes with a lot more risks than at home.I dont think it was an anti bike riding comment and definitely you are entitled to your opinon and hope you read between the lines it wasnt about you!!!