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Cycle helmet

Cycle helmet

May 25, 20261 min read

  • Pros
    • Can be life saving collapsed:: true
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    • Can be mandatory for specific rides if not universally e.g. Palace to Palace
  • Cons
    • Freedom of no helmet wearing
    • Can the nature of impact result in greater internal brain damage? Whilst reducing chance of external head (surface) effects

  • Decision
    • Bump Cap for local about town riding
      • touring in countries with proper cycle lanes travelling upto 15 mph?

    • Helmet
      • with LED light
      • Camera integrated or as attachment?

  • Open Questions
    • Why do we not wear helmets when we are in the car?

  • Watched
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      • Misconceptions of level of safety
      • Mandatory laws? > drop in cycling > Netherlands safest and “no one” wears helmet
      • Helmet in car?
      • Shaming of NOT wearing an helmet

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