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# [Explainer: Should I wear a mask while riding?](https://blog.zinn.bike/explainer-should-i-wear-a-mask-while-riding)

 Written by [Lennard Zinn](https://blog.zinn.bike/author/lennardzinn) | Apr 7, 2020, 3:03:21 AM

It's a good idea to keep a mask or neck gaiter on hand when heading out for a ride, but the situation determines the importance of when to wear it.

Read the full article at [Explainer: Should I wear a mask while riding?](https://www.velonews.com/news/explainer-should-i-wear-a-mask-while-riding/) on [VeloNews.com](https://www.velonews.com/).

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