This is a good point: better get people on bikes at all, then convince them that using protective gear is better than not using protective gear. Lots of people

This is a good point: better get people on bikes at all, then convince them that using protective gear is better than not using protective gear. Lots of people roller-blade. When they start, they don’t usually start with all the pads and guards…but most experienced bladers have them. Even in cycling, lots of people don’t wear cycling gloves (I can’t entirely blame them; I have a funny hand tan…), but in the event of an accident, they can save your palms from being shredded.