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I'm curious to know what your data is. Offhand, sounds more like most riding is with helmets, so will dominate the numbers. But it's being interpreted as caus
by taeric 4y ago
I'm curious to know what your data is. Offhand, sounds more like most riding is with helmets, so will dominate the numbers. But it's being interpreted as causal? Feels unlikely. What is the mechanism?
- michaelt 4y ago> Offhand, sounds more like most riding is with helmets My impression is: 1. Dutch-style utility riders using a bike to get around town for errands -> Rare helmets 2. Lycra-clad competitive cyclists with drop handlebars -> Widespread helmets 3. City cycle hire scheme users -> Rare helmets 4. Parents cycling with young children -> Widespread helmets 5. Poor people commuting on beat-up mountain bikes -> Rare helmets 6. Organised cycling events with mandatory helmets -> Widespread helmets 7. Teenagers riding with their friends -> Rare helmets So the popularity of helmets depends on your locale (does your area have utility riders?) - and whether you measure per-mile or per-bike-owner :)
- taeric 4y agoMy exposure is mainly commuters. Who largely wear helmets where I am. Any organized ride, too. But fair, I don't have numbers.