Cycling without a helmet

Madam, – May I address Tom Whelan’s question (September 21st) as to why “all amateur and professional cyclists” wear helmets…

Madam, – May I address Tom Whelan’s question (September 21st) as to why “all amateur and professional cyclists” wear helmets, and his implication that all cyclists should wear them? All Formula One, and rally car drivers wear helmets, but there is no obligation for a regular driver to wear one. There is a difference between a high-speed sport and a method of transport. – Yours, etc,

BRIAN McARDLE,

Kilmashogue Grove,

Greenpark,

Dublin 12.