_haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.worksM to micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Ending Our Obsession With Bike Helmets

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Ending Our Obsession With Bike Helmets

_haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.worksM to micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

If we want to address how cars impact cyclists, there are far more effective ways to do that than simply advocating for helmets.

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  I agree with the sentiment that protected bike lanes are critical for safety but yeah, I am sure as hell wearing a helmet, especially on an ebike!

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