Quote Originally Posted by Jewell View Post
I do think that beauty image is a big hurdle for many women to over come if they want to cycle, not just for teenagers. Of course Copenhageners have greatly overcome this issue. I know many women who would have trouble commuting due to their need to fulfill the mainstream image of beauty. Its really unfortunate that for many the need maintain their appearance is almost OCD in nature...
I don't understand this comment. I see many women who look like the commuters in those photographs of Copenhagen. I haven't conducted a survey, but I'm sure fear of being squashed by a bus or having a bike stolen is a much bigger issue than helmet hair.

Honestly, I've never given a thought to how I look when cycling, and have never even heard it discussed outside this forum.

Pam