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Re:Stanford students are more likely to wear masks on bicycl... by dmosley on Saturday October 02, 2021 @11:29AM (#28729366)
Experience and a basic level of observation would show that you're reaching to find a justification here. It's clear that the masks are covid-related and not pollution related. Gymnastics are for gymnasts not for research.
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Re:Stanford students are more likely to wear masks on bicycl... by krastanov on Saturday October 02, 2021 @11:35AM (#28729426)
Why would you ever assume that!? I also wear a mask when riding near traffic. Masks on bikers without helmets were a common sight in Paris in 2009 when I lived there. The mask has a measureable increase in immediate comfort, while the helmet is something that requires thinking ahead. Of course more people will remember a mask before they remember a helmet.
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Re:Stanford students are more likely to wear masks on bicycl... by seanmcdirmid on Saturday October 02, 2021 @11:37AM (#28729440)
Is helmet wearing on bikes common in Europe anywhere outside of the UK?
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Re:Stanford students are more likely to wear masks on bicycl... by detaro on Saturday October 02, 2021 @11:43AM (#28729501)
German stats are afaik something like 20% (heavily skewed towards kids)
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Re:Stanford students are more likely to wear masks on bicycl... by isbvhodnvemrwvn on Saturday October 02, 2021 @11:53AM (#28729575)
Not for casual riding.
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