more like because it’s safe and there are penalties for injuring pedestrians and cyclists, and because the infrastructure is great.
not riding a bike because a helmet is ??uncomfortable?? is ridiculous and probably self-selecting
not riding a bike because a helmet is ??uncomfortable?? is ridiculous and probably self-selecting
There isn’t going to be anyone consciously thinking “I’m not gonna ride because I have to wear a helmet” but instead “eh I can’t be bothered riding” without digging too much in to why.