I cycle all the time in the Netherlands. When I ride my city bike, I never wear a helmet. When I ride my race bike, I always do, as do most others. The two man

I cycle all the time in the Netherlands. When I ride my city bike, I never wear a helmet. When I ride my race bike, I always do, as do most others. The two manners of riding are so different. They both feel equally safe. I do have a scar on my nose from falling head first onto the road. That was riding my city bike. While carrying a TV. In a rainstorm. With no hands on the handlebars. So 100% my fault :)