The latest president took to Martha’s Vineyard on a family ride. It took the L.A. Times a few minutes to throw together an opinion on how he’s ruining the world by not wearing a helmet. As with most LA Times opinions, I’m having a hard time telling if it’s a serious article or it’s meant as parody.

I would argue that Obama doesn’t really need a helmet since he’s not going very fast. Determining a rider’s speed based on still photos is an imprecise science, but as luck would have it, one I’ve mastered.  Based on the framing, colors, and fact that his daughters are actually walking their bikes instead of riding them, I’d guess that he’s riding at a speed lower than 65mph.

Obama’s bike isn’t as cool as the last president’s, but I’ll gladly take the trade.

via Copenhagenize