Abuse when wearing helmet cam

[CorpusLuteum]

Am I the only one who gets weird looks and abuse when wearing a helmet cam? I think it's because my camera is too big and noticeable. It's the SJ4000 and looks exactly like the GoPro. I'm honestly considering getting a smaller camera after today. I had a driver and his passenger laugh at me at a red light before they began to sing. I have no idea what they said since I'm quite good at blocking things I don't want to hear but I felt extremely vulnerable and I'm still feeling quite upset. I'm sick of pedestrians and drivers staring at me. I'm sick of being laughed at. I've lost count of people who have said "oh look, that girl has a camera on her head".

 

[RobF]

You could mount it on the handlebars and people wouldn't notice or would think it's a light,

 

[benjy_a]

Perhaps the negatives of wearing a camera outweigh the positives?

Or perhaps you could try something like this if having a camera gives you a sense of security?

http://sunnycamglasses.com/products/

 

[CorpusLuteum]

You could mount it on the handlebars and people wouldn't notice or would think it's a light,

Oh yeah I can't believe I never thought of that. Silly me haha. Thank you so much

 

[CorpusLuteum]

Perhaps the negatives of wearing a camera outweigh the positives?

Or perhaps you could try something like this if having a camera gives you a sense of security?

http://sunnycamglasses.com/products/

Thank you. I'll consider this if footage from the handlebars is unstable

 

[RobF]

Of course, you shouldn't have to alter your chosen mount because of nasty people.

But realistically, as a lone cyclist - male or female - you are an easy target.

I get very little abuse, but when I do the only sensible answer is to ignore it.

Today I went out with a group of about 15 riders.

We had no bother at all.

I wonder why.

 

[john h]

Would not have laughed if he was caught on cam doing something he should not have being. and it ended up on you tube

 

[CorpusLuteum]

Of course, you shouldn't have to alter your chosen mount because of nasty people.

But realistically, as a lone cyclist - male or female - you are an easy target.

I get very little abuse, but when I do the only sensible answer is to ignore it.

Today I went out with a group of about 15 riders.

We had no bother at all.

I wonder why.

You're right I shouldn't have to but sadly I let my emotions get the better of me. I couldn't help but cry as soon as I arrived home in the safety of my bedroom. Pathetic I know...

 

[CorpusLuteum]

Would not have laughed if he was caught on cam doing something he should not have being. and it ended up on you tube

Hahaha I'll upload it to youtube now. Although I turned my head away as soon as I saw them laughing so I didn't capture their little song lol

 

[Fordulike]

Dress like this while you are cycling and they won't notice you've got a helmet cam

 

[CorpusLuteum]

Dress like this while you are cycling and they won't notice you've got a helmet cam

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Haha if only I was confident enough...

 

[RobF]

You're right I shouldn't have to but sadly I let my emotions get the better of me. I couldn't help but cry as soon as I arrived home in the safety of my bedroom. Pathetic I know...

That is a genuine shame, and not easy to deal with.

One way to look at it is to worry about them as much as they worry about you - which ain't an awful lot.

 

[CorpusLuteum]

That is a genuine shame, and not easy to deal with.

One way to look at it is to worry about them as much as they worry about you - which ain't an awful lot.

Thank you for your words of kindness. Hopefully, I won't have to deal with it again once I mount my camera on the handlebars.

 

[CorpusLuteum]

Would not have laughed if he was caught on cam doing something he should not have being. and it ended up on you tube

Enjoy

 

[D C]

Be brave and don't let the a-holes win, for a start you've more courage than me to cycle through that traffic, I only have the odd Deer, Sheep or tourist to worry about.
Keep it up and you can always have a good old moan with your friends on here.

 

[CorpusLuteum]

Be brave and don't let the a-holes win, for a start you've more courage than me to cycle through that traffic, I only have the odd Deer, Sheep or tourist to worry about.
Keep it up and you can always have a good old moan with your friends on here.

Thank you Dave here's another video of me making a fool of myself. Almost fell off due to strong winds. I seriously need a lighter bicycle.

 

[drsolly]

I dont understand. Why would you care what some random fool in a car thinks? And why would it upset you if someone sings? Or laughs?

Wear your helmet cam. And next time someone laughs, you laugh right back.

 

[CorpusLuteum]

I dont understand. Why would you care what some random fool in a car thinks? And why would it upset you if someone sings? Or laughs?

Wear your helmet cam. And next time someone laughs, you laugh right back.

Thank you. Like I said, I know I shouldn't care but sadly I let those sort of things get to me. Maybe I'll get used to it over time.

 

[john h]

I dont think anybody who has ridden a bike has not had some idoit say or do something, dont give it a thought, as DC said

 

[Willber G]

Thank you Dave here's another video of me making a fool of myself. Almost fell off due to strong winds. I seriously need a lighter bicycle.

Do you have a throttle-only option? They are very good for pulling away smoothly from a standstill before you start pedalling.