Originally Posted by RolandArthur

Earlier in this thread I tried to explain why Europe has less cycling deaths. Perhaps you should read my earlier posts? People are riding their bikes here because they don't have to bother with excessive and unnecessary safety precautions like helmets.

Less @ssholes mandating rules for cyclists to follow = more cyclists (~40% of <5km rides commuters in Dutch cities use a bike) = more funding = more safety for cyclists.

It's very easy