Most of the time I ride a bike, I wear a helmet. But not always. Here’s why.

by Tom BabinBikes, CitiesPosted on 47 Comments

On my most memorable ride this year, a 70 km highway ride up the highest paved mountain pass in Canada, I wore a helmet. On my recent mountain bike trip into the Rockies of southern B.C. , I wore a helmet.  But in my last video, in which I rolled through the streets of Calgary’s …

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Why are we so afraid of letting kids ride bikes when statistics prove their safety?

by Tom BabinPeoplePosted on 4 Comments

Is riding a bike too risky for kids? The question nags many parents beyond the typical helicopter-parent anxiety that permeates modern childhood. Cycling has gone from a bedrock part of childhood a few generations ago to something akin to BASE jumping in the eyes of some grownups. Sometimes, even those trying to promote public health …

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