On: Mandatory helmet laws make cyclists less safe

[_ZeD_]

the point here is very simple: have you ever crossed a street on bicycle alone? and have you ever crossed the same street in a group of bicycles?

THIS is the real difference.

[u801e → _ZeD_]

I don't see your point. If I cross the street in a group, I pay more attention to others in my group as opposed to approaching traffic. That would be less safe in my opinion because I'm relying on someone else's judgement who may also be distracted by the group.