Bout time I remembered my dang password! So here's the story - ended up doing a shit load of travel over the past 12 months but man I got some good stories. Now that I am back to writing I wasn't sure if I wanted to do a travel blog or what so I am going to mix in some stories about motorcycling etc. in different countries, stuff I have picked up along the way and generally what's going on in other places. Don't get me wrong, San Anto is my heart and soul. But there is a lot going on out in the great big world.
I'll give you an example and this one is about cultures in the United Kingdom. Yeah, that's basically England and Scotland (for now). Everyone has to wear a helmet but there is only one exception. First of all when I say everyone I mean even the mopeds. And there a ton of them. Probably more mopeds and scooters than motorcycles. But it's crazy because you see these guys on the mopeds all decked out in helmets, riding boots, jackets. It's kinda funny.
Anyway like I said there is only one exception to the helmet law. The only people who are not required to wear helmets are the sihks. Those are the guys with the turbins. No shit! If you are part of that religion you are the only ones who don't have to wear a helmet. I don't know man, sounds crazy to me.
Can you imagine if was the case back in the US. I don't know, maybe it is in some states, I wonder about that. I know in TX we are choice friendly which means if you don't want to wear one you don't. But if you get pulled over for speeding and are not wearing a helmet they can give you a ticket for both. Didn't know that? Should have gone to motorcycle riding school clown!
Interesting article here about the very topic from Canada. They said tough shit to these guys:
http://www.mississauga.com/news-story/4766711-no-helmet-exemption-for-sikhs-in-ontario/
Man, it's good to be back posting. Hope someone reads this. If not, well I'm gonna just keep writing anyway.
