Joy, thank you so much for bravely sharing your story and starting this important discussion. It is clear that you do so because you want others to learn from your experience. As a daily bicycle commuter, I wear a helmet. I feel naked without it. As a college student years ago, I admit my sentiments were similar to yours. Life experience tends to make us more cautious. I have lived in Savannah for nearly 7 years now, and during this time I have seen more people wearing helmets, including SCAD students. I would like to add that one of the most dangerous behaviors that I see on the cyclists' end (I won't begin to address cars here) is riding down streets on the wrong side of the road as well as using bike lanes in the wrong direction. I cringe every time I see this. I have witnessed several accounts of near accidents with cars and bikes riding the wrong way. Sadly, I'm aware of deaths that have resulted as well. Joy, I'm glad that you survived! Everyone has their times of indiscretion, but not everyone has the courage to declare their mistakes in an effort to help others. Bravo!
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