I think Australia saw a drop-off in cycling after they made helmets mandatory. There was also some evidence that drivers give cyclists more room if they see th

I think Australia saw a drop-off in cycling after they made helmets mandatory. There was also some evidence that drivers give cyclists more room if they see they aren't wearing a helmet. Personally I'm going to buy some pink lycra as I've noticed my wife gets far less aggravation from drivers than I do when we are out cycling.