August 27, 2025, 01:55 PM
Even at those speeds, hitting a pothole, a distracted driver opening a car door, or just a momentary lapse in balance can put you on the pavement hard. Head injuries can happen at surprisingly low speeds, and recovery from one can be life changing in a way no scuffed elbow or bruised knee ever will be.
City riding has its own unpredictable risks - cars, pedestrians, uneven roads - that make a helmet just as important. Once you get in the habit, it stops feeling like a hassle.
City riding has its own unpredictable risks - cars, pedestrians, uneven roads - that make a helmet just as important. Once you get in the habit, it stops feeling like a hassle.