Protective Clothing

Yesterday I got a grim reminder of the importance of wearing protective clothing while riding.

I responded with my fire company to an accident involving a motorcycle and a car. The motorcyclist was wearing absolutely NO protective clothing. He was wearing just a pair of shorts and sneakers. No boots, no pants, no shirt or jacket, no helmet, and no eye protection! Needless to say the rider was critically injured, medivacked to a hospital, and is now fighting for his life.

I urge all riders to wear proper protective clothing at all times. Accepting the risk of riding without it is not worth it.

I am reluctant to sermonize, but the sight of the injuries this biker incurred would make a believer of anyone.