Australian cyclist
Sue Abbott is crusading against "sexist" bike helmet laws. The New South Wales woman was issued a $153 on-the-spot fine for riding without a helmet while in Adelaide this week. As part of a protest ride from the city to Henley Beach, organised by Freedom Cyclists, she will ride lid-less and police have promised not to fine non-helmet wearers during the event. Ms Abbott said it was "ridiculous" that only Australia and New Zealand had compulsory all-age helmet laws which she believes turn people - especially women - off cycling. "I firmly believe more people would ride bikes if helmets were optional," she said. "It is a very sexist law because a lot of women have maintained hairstyles and would end up with helmet hair - and women have told me that's one of the factors [for not riding bikes]." (Source: Adelaide Now)
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