Yes, cyclists know their helmets are silly. Here's why they wear them
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2024 Paris Olympics

Yes, cyclists know their helmets are silly. Here's why they wear them

U.S. cyclist Lily Williams explains why cyclists wear those eye-catching helmets and why they all look so different.

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