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How America’s Bike Helmet Fixation Upholds a Culture of “Unfettered Automobility”
It's not a coincidence that bicycling remains dangerousĀ in our helmet-obsessed safety culture.
February 14, 2018
Cyclist Injuries Declined More in Cities With Bike-Share Than Without It
Last week, some very exciting new research was released, showing a significant drop in cyclist injuries in cities that launched bike-share systems. Unfortunately, the authors and many media organizations, like the Washington Post, overlooked that remarkable finding, and instead focused on one statistic that fails to tell the overall story: the proportion of cyclist injuries that are head injuries.
June 16, 2014
Are Helmets Still Necessary for Bike Commuting in Chicago?
[This article also ran in Checkerboard City, John Greenfield's weekly column in Newcity magazine, which hits the streets on Wednesday evenings.]
May 13, 2013
A Note on the Personal Choices Facing Women Who Bike
Editor's note: After Michelle reported on the Women Bike Chicago Conference earlier this month, the Tiny Fix posted a critique of Cynthia Bell's advice to "not look too sexy" at a workshop on comfort, safety, and style. This is Michelle's response.
March 29, 2013