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> I think if you're maybe in one of those exceptionally bike-friendly places like Amsterdam that these hazards may be mitigated enough As a lifelong cyclist, I
by WkndTriathlete 4y ago
> I think if you're maybe in one of those exceptionally bike-friendly places like Amsterdam that these hazards may be mitigated enough
As a lifelong cyclist, I can assure you there is no way to mitigate hazards enough on a bike, even in as cyclist-friendly place as Amsterdam, to justify not wearing a helmet. Even something as simple as an awkward fall can result in a head bouncing off the pavement.
- Kim_Bruning 4y agoThat's pretty cool that you are a lifelong cyclist! Amsterdammers tend to be lifelong cyclists too, they start very young [1]. However, they don't tend to wear helmets.[2] [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVhYcJH_m5o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVhYcJH_m5o 100s of Kids & Parents Bicycle to one Amsterdam School [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8h_DalTjV0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8h_DalTjV0 Amsterdam Bicycle Rush Hour.