steveindenmark
Legendary Member
As well as using this forum, I also use cycling forums in Denmark, Germany, Holland, France and Spain.
I am not being flippant or funny, I am genuinely curious about this topic.
How did the UK cyclists become so obsessed with the subject of cycle helmets, when most of the commuting cyclists in the rest of Europe dont wear them and dont talk about them on their forums.
I accept that cyclists who race wear them all over Europe. But to see cycle commuters wearing helmets in the rest of Europe is rare. Look at any Youtube clip of cyclists in Holland or Denmark. To see what I mean.
On this forum the subject of cycle helmets is often raised, even if the original post has nothing to do with helmets. They are defended and derided vehmently, but they seem to sneak into every topic.
Personally, I think they are a personal choice and I have several. I sometimes wear them I sometimes dont, as is my choice.
So why is the UK the only country, probably in the World, that is so adamant about helmets. Is it media or advertising pressure? What is it?
Steve
I am not being flippant or funny, I am genuinely curious about this topic.
How did the UK cyclists become so obsessed with the subject of cycle helmets, when most of the commuting cyclists in the rest of Europe dont wear them and dont talk about them on their forums.
I accept that cyclists who race wear them all over Europe. But to see cycle commuters wearing helmets in the rest of Europe is rare. Look at any Youtube clip of cyclists in Holland or Denmark. To see what I mean.
On this forum the subject of cycle helmets is often raised, even if the original post has nothing to do with helmets. They are defended and derided vehmently, but they seem to sneak into every topic.
Personally, I think they are a personal choice and I have several. I sometimes wear them I sometimes dont, as is my choice.
So why is the UK the only country, probably in the World, that is so adamant about helmets. Is it media or advertising pressure? What is it?
Steve