Thanks for insulting 99% of the Dutch. We have great bike infrastructure and the need for helmets is way less.
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Yes and no. Yes, we need them - probably - less than other countries do, but you never really know when you will need a helmet. When I was young and fearless I would cycle 10K+ per year without a helmet and never worry about it. Now on the e-bike and being a bit more aware of the fragility of life I wear one.
Seeing the increased number of injuries (probably due to ebikes) I have to agree. Making it mandatory is going to be politically very unpopular though.
Yes it will, and - controversially - it will be the elderly who will be most opposed to it if my surroundings are anywhere near representative.
The Dutch have conquered gravity!
I think forcing the Dutch to wear helmets is like forcing Americans to give up the second amendment. It’s completely rational but you’ll get a crapload of resistance. Edit: for myself I would not mind if we made it mandatory but we would need to adjust our infrastructure for the helmets. Where do you keep them when you’re stowing your bike when you hop on the train?