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• Poor bike handler

  I ride my bike a lot - basically if I have to get someplace within a 10km radius. Always have. I wear a helmut because a/ they are available and b/ admittedly, I'm not a great bike handler and I fall off my bike more often then I like - cars travelling too close - hitting curbs - loose gravel - poor road surfaces. I agree that there is a movement against cyclists which is unfortunate and ironically self-destructive (polluting the air we need for survival). Ride a bike because you like to, because it feels good - wear a helmut if you want - or don't if you don't like 'em. Mikael is right - he's spent way too much time thinking about this.

  Posted by tam May 24, 2012 12:04:42

• Should I wear one or not?

  Helmets. I run a small tour company in which 90% of all tours are done on bicycle. Helmets are provided on demand - I keep a stck of these which I have replaced twice; not because of use but for "fashion purposes". And you know what? I've discovered that "investing" in helmets is disastrous: no one ask for them. Over 80% of our customers come from bicycle-friendly countries such as Denmark, Holland, Sweden and Western US, which tells you these people know whats best for them. In my opinion the way to avoid (or try to) accidents is by using common sense; drive safely, be polite to pedestrians and drivers. Behave. And enjoy cycling!

  Posted by Jaume Saladrigas Cussons May 20, 2012 03:00:45

• It's a wonder...

  Our great grandparents, our grandparents, our parents, and we all didn't die from not wearing helmets.
  
  I am a non-helmet wearer, but I do suggest however, that we MUST tune and maintain our bikes regularly as things do fail and can cause injury. And yes, don't tell me to wear one for all your good reasons to do so. I have my own good reasons for doing the contrary.

  Posted by ted May 18, 2012 11:18:30

• Wear a helmet!

  But stop the promotion.

  Posted by Arne April 30, 2012 04:54:36