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Head injuries aren't that common, so it's fairly safe to ride without a helmet.
But it's safer to use one.
And dependning on where you are, it might be legally required.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe laws for helmets and bicycle riding can be different from place to place, so w/o knowing where you are the question can't be properly answered.
Some places, you are free to choose when you're 15. Other places require all riders of all ages to wear helmets
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∙ 10y agoNo, it's not illegal not to ride without a helmet.
But somehow I suspect that's not what you actually meant to ask about.
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∙ 10y agoyes because if you don't you can hurt your self
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∙ 10y agoIf you hit your head, all the force of the impact will go straight in with nothing to absorb it or spread it out.
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