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Why do people care so much about other people wearing helmets?
Every time helmets get mentioned a crowd of people come out frothing at the mouth to declare that they're a big boy who doesn't want to wear a helmet. Why is it such a touchy subject?
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Agreed. I've also noticed that the media when reporting fatalities of cyclists in collisions are very quick to highlight that no PPE was being worn and are rather silent when it has been used.
In my case, because my wife who doesn't care to read all the science on the subject, thinks they #must# work and keeping her on-side allows me much more freedom to go cycling when and where I want. It's a means to an end and not a safety measure.
I have a helmet because club membership demads I wear one on club rides
I also ride off road where the risks are different and helmets are more effective.
I would not buy a helmet if my only cycling was commuting to wor. I have had a few offs over the years both with and without a helmet and never had a head injury, although I have damaged helmets. The question occurs to me, did the helmet save my head from hitting the floor (potentially saving me from a mangled ear and grazing) or did the helmet only contact the floor because it is wider than my head?
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