Originally Posted by
groovestew
You only see helmets in the Netherlands if you go outside the cities where people ride road bikes. I've done a couple of short bike tours in the Netherlands, first without a helmet (and I felt naked), second with a helmet (and I felt conspicuous). At any rate, riding in the Netherlands was far more enjoyable than riding in Manhattan.
I am aware, which is why I was looking for helmets. Didn't think to look for drop bars, tho. Certainly don't remember seeing any.
This makes me want to ditch my 'roadie' crosscheck and get myself a 3sp 'dutch' bike for commuting.