Originally Posted by
Roody
Interesting points, bizz111.
As for the helmets, maybe it would be better to just quit with the helmets all together. Stressing helmets might make people think that cycling is too risky to enjoy. People engage in much riskier behavior without donning a helmet. Like driving a car, for example.
It is true that helmets perpetuate the myth of bikes being dangerous, but they are still nice sometimes.
I've seen groups stressing helmets as stylish, without a re-design...that seems like the easiest way to get folks not to be afraid to wear one. After all, big sunglasses look dorky too, but people love those.