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It’s Okay If You Don’t Wear a Bike Helmet

HELMETS CAN PROTECT AGAINST SPECIFIC HEAD INJURIES, BUT THEY’RE NO SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFER STREETS AND MORE MINDFUL DRIVERS.

This morning I hopped on my town bike, a 1956 Schwinn Tornado, and cruised 10 minutes to the coffee shop. I did not wear a helmet. I sipped an espresso, high-fived some friends, and excavated my inbox. Then I rode home and kitted up for a road ride. On the way out the door, I grabbed my helmet off the hook and plopped it on my head (more)

Tue 23 Oct 2018