Bike riders wear helmets and high-vis vests to reduce their vulnerability on the road. Problem is a new study finds this dehumanises cyclists, putting them more at risk of aggression from drivers.
  •  lordriffington   ( @lordriffington@aussie.zone ) 
    10•1 year ago

    I’ve never understood why people get so upset about being forced to wear helmets. Why take a risk when it comes to what is arguably the most important part of your body? Even if you’re a perfect cyclist who will never fall over (and will never suffer any kind of mechanical failure, like the seat on my bike that broke off while I was riding down a hill) it’s still a sensible precaution and worth some minor inconvenience like having to bring a helmet with you or leave it attached to the bike.

    •  uniqueid198x   ( @uniqueid198x@lemmy.dbzer0.com ) 
      2•1 year ago

      As a cyclist, I rarely wear a helmet because there is enough data out there to show it may be more dangerous to do so. As a motorcyclist, I wear all the gear all the time, and won’t even get on the bike without a helmet. Personally, I’m really following data and research as much as I can. Low relationship between helmet use and bike safety, high relationship between helmet use and motorcycle safety