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Re:Wearing a bike helmet may make you more likely to get int... by throwAwayCity on Saturday May 18, 2019 @10:18PM (#19951004)
Most cyclists get serious head injuries when they get dinged by cars, of which helmets pretty much offer no protection from, so it is reasonable to not wear a helmet IMO when cycling (except for in rainy/icy conditions where single bicycle accidents are likely).
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Re:Wearing a bike helmet may make you more likely to get int... by ebg13 on Saturday May 18, 2019 @11:14PM (#19951214)
> Most cyclists get serious head injuries when they get dinged by cars, of which helmets pretty much offer no protection from, so it is reasonable to not wear a helmet

I don't understand. Did you just say that helmets offer no protection from head injuries?

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