Posted: May 19, 2017 8:40 am
willhud9 wrote:I don't wear a helmet when riding my bike. I get chronic headaches anytime a covering is on my head. So I avoid hats and helmets. I don't ride my bike on the road because I'm not stupid. Instead I stick to my leisure bike paths at the park. I accept the risk, without putting myself in stupid danger.
Requiring bike helmet when riding bike on a trafficked road = justifiable.
Requiring bike helmet when at the park = intrusive and unnecessary law.
The same can be said about a lot of laws.
Very few wear helmets here mostly ex-pats. Not required as there is no law and most Dutch would think you are mad to wear one. Our infrastructure of course makes it non necessity. Plenty of studies have shown helmets on cyclists has little impact regarding safety but that is here of course.
Why are Dutch cyclists more likely to be injured if they wear helmets?
A Dutchman's view of cycling in the states.