First, I admit to growing up before cars even had seat belts. Bicycle safety consisted of learning the hand signals and then paying attention to traffic.
Sorry, but I just shake my head in disappointment and sympathy for today’s bike helmet culture. Yes, there are situations where wearing a helmet is absolutely necessary.
But, I believe there are ones where it’s equally foolish. On a vacant trail at 6 in the morning on a weekday, you do not need a helmet. There is no other traffic. Maybe there’s a small animal or hole or a spot of loose sand. But do you have that little confidence in your ability to operate a bicycle? If so, is it really any fun?
Be smart, but if you’re going to enjoy the outdoors, enjoy the outdoors, and that means sometimes shedding the overdone safety measures when there isn’t that much risk present.
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