dr jamesbicycleJan 24, 2023

Talking about bike helmets is 'not even wrong'
=> I never discuss cycling helmets without moving the discussion into safety <=

About things that make helmets irrelevant:
-road design to scare drivers into paying better attention
-separated active travel lanes & paths
-car speed limits & physical re-design to make drivers feel uncomfortable with higher speeds

I often wear a helmet when forced to mix with traffic. Don't want to mix with traffic
#helmets #cycling #walking #driving #activeTravel

Show threadChristopher SmithJan 24, 2023

@jamesbicycle
Denmark, Netherlands and other countries have proven that with the right infrastructure cycling can be very low risk. Many point to the cycling accident rates in those countries as proof that cycling in general is very low risk regardless of the infrastructure.

It would be great if the USA, Canada and other countries had the same cycling infrastructure as those in Europe.

Until that time lights, bright colors and helmets will help reduce the rate of accidents and injury.

Show threadJeroen van Bergen
@helmeteer_chris @jamesbicycle Indeed, being clearly visible and wearing a helmet are the best mitigations besides riding carefully. That being said: real safety for cyclists is provided by the infrastructure and the behaviour of car drivers.
Jan 25, 2023 at 9:09pmWeb
Show threadChristopher SmithJan 25, 2023
@jeroenvanbergen @jamesbicycle
agree. until both infrastructure and driver training/education is significantly changed/improved everyone on the roads (cyclists, pedestrians, other drivers and their passengers) will continue to be at risk.