{"id":1186,"date":"2024-07-28T16:11:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-28T15:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/do-you-have-a-brain-then-get-a-helmet\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T14:31:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:31:31","slug":"do-you-have-a-brain-then-get-a-helmet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/do-you-have-a-brain-then-get-a-helmet\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you have a brain? Then get a helmet!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you have a brain? Then get a helmet!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Recently, I have noticed that a lot of people do not wear a helmet when they are on holiday and riding bikes on European paths. I have been in three different countries in the past month, riding unfamiliar paths, but even if I were at home, I would always wear a helmet. After all, would you get in a car and not put on your seatbelt?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I understand that people are on holiday, and everything is different on holiday. I also know that many are competent riders and ride bikes regularly. However, they are not local, so it is unsafe no matter how experienced they are. Yes, it is hot, but cycling helmets have air vents. Plus, wouldn\u2019t you rather be a bit warm and ruin your hair than have a brain injury?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is loads of choice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Think of it like your seatbelt in your car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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My favourite colour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Do you drive a car without wearing a seat belt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This issue concerns not only how you ride a bike but also how others ride a bike or drive a vehicle. Riding a bike is like skiing or driving a car; you are only as safe as others’ skill levels, and therefore, it can be dangerous, as they may not be as proficient as you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collisions are the leading cause of ebike crashes in \u201choliday\u201d areas, so you need to be the bigger person here and do everything possible to avoid putting yourself in that position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you are on holiday, riding a bike, especially an ebike, is a great way to get around and explore the area as much as possible. It’s fun and good for your health. You can breathe in fresh air and see parts of the area you wouldn\u2019t be able to by car or bus. However, safety should always come first. You want lovely memories from your holiday; the last thing you want is a scar as a souvenir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check it’s certified<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Why Wear a Helmet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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