I saw someone comment on another platform that the helmet wasn't really necessary in Holland. Apparently it's because they have well-designed lanes where cars don't mince up cyclists on the daily.

Helmets and high-vis are a good idea, but surely this is just tinkering around the edges as long as we have politicians complaining about cycle lanes.

[–] detren@sh.itjust.works 4 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Someone living in Amsterdam for 4+ years here: no one wears helmets and it’s very safe to do so because yes, you pretty much never share the road with cars, or if you do they have to drive at 30 km/h max.

[–] yata@sh.itjust.works 1 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

That is a pretty silly argument. You can fall and crack your skill while the bicycle is immobile. If you fall and land on your head it is dangerous without a helmet, regardless of whether any cars are involved.

[–] TerraRoot@sh.itjust.works 2 points 18 hours ago

Everyone should wear a helmet while near steps.

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 2 points 22 hours ago

Are they sure it isn’t because their skulls are thicker?

[–] Stern@lemmy.world 2 points 23 hours ago

Mysteriously, when paint isn't counted as infrastructure, bikes have a better time of it. Who woulda thought?