Cycling’s Helmet Debate Has Reared Its Head Once Again! | GCN Show Ep. 457

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Cycling’s undying controversy has been pried open once more as the Doctors for Safe Cycling in the Netherlands have started a campaign encouraging cyclists to wear helmets in order to reduce brain injuries. Dan and Si are on hand to discuss this, along with a new cyclist’s cookbook, the dangers of magpie attacks and much more! Plus the usual competitions and features all on this week’s episode of the GCN Show.

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