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April Streeter, 14 May 2009, Yakkay Gives You at Least Five Reasons You Might Want to Wear a Helmet, Sweden TreeHugger - Cars & Transportation

April Streeter, 14 May 2009, Yakkay Gives You at Least Five Reasons You Might Want to Wear a Helmet, Sweden TreeHugger - Cars & Transportation
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I know, I know. In spite of what we've said, the helmet debate will never be over - it is paper versus plastic all over again, except with the added fear factor of saving (or not) the contents of your precious brain if your head is involved in an accident. Whatever you decide to do helmet-wise, don't let it stop you from riding! Safety for cyclists increases when there are more of us out there cycling. So for city riding, why not at least consider these five reasons to wear?