>>960048>>960086>>960318>>960425>The Dutch don't have to touch a road and cycle at 1km/h>Different style of riding compared to the US. Car free zones and segregated facilities work well with 60lb gaspipe bikes doing 10mph on flat land.>all those momma bikes.>Dutch cycle at ludicrously low speeds and "muh comfy" upright bikesSo, what you guys are saying is that given the right conditions, it's acceptable to ride without a helmet. Where do we draw the line - and should it be enforced by the government or by personal responsibility and societal norms. I feel like there is general consensus for the latter.
>>960425Great response, I truly am interested to see if there is an increase in helmet usage in those areas.
I don't think anyone has addressed the stigma issue - that helmets (especially compulsory helmets) make cycling seem un-cool, risky, 'a hassle', as well as othering cyclists. Which results in a positive feedback loop of less people cycling -> only fit capable risk-taking ppl cycling -> reinforced image of a what a cyclist is and is not -> so on.
All in the context of urban transport cycling. Sports cycling is obviously a completely different situation.
