Sep 13, 2026 · 8 min · 7 segments
You were allowed to ride your bike without a helmet until the 1990s... and lots of cyclists kicked up a stink when the law changed. This episode will answer questions like: - When did helmets…
So you won't wear a helmet?
No.
Why not?
Uh, look ugly.
Won't you get into trouble?
No.
What about your parents?
No, they can't stop me.
[laughs]
But this was in the era when bike helmets were becoming compulsory, so at least the grownups were setting a good example.
So you won't wear a helmet?
No.
Why not?
Uh, look ugly.
Won't you get into trouble?
No.
What about your parents?
No, they can't stop me.
[laughs]
But this was in the era when bike helmets were becoming compulsory, so at least the grownups were setting a good example.
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