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But bicycle helmets are far less common. And they have become part of a debate that pits traffic safety against questions about a deeply ingrained part of Dutch culture: the primacy of cycling.

Almost no one is wearing a helmet. Now the government is trying to persuade the reluctant Dutch to strap on headgear when riding their beloved bikes, with an awareness campaign kicking off on ...

Madlener trying on a helmet Photo: S Boztas Cycling organisation Fietsersbond, which was not part of the event, accused the Dutch government of making hollow political promises to reduce the number of ...

It's a world-famous scene: a steady and slightly chaotic stream of cyclists pedalling out of Amsterdam's Centraal Station, heading for the canals and cafes of the Dutch capital. Almost no one is ...