Originally Posted by
eggnoggbubble
I am also going to look for stuff on holland, they havent all died despite not wearing helmets, but why is that? It could be safety in numbers, which doesnt help individuals until everyone else starts cycling.
you also need to consider the requirements for getting a driver's license in the US vs. other countries (and number of people that drive despite not having one), the poor road manners here, and general lack of exposure to cyclists (and thus sharing the road with them).