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The rule
Alaska has no statewide bicycle-helmet law that applies to adult riders. Alaska has no statewide bicycle-helmet law. The Municipality of Anchorage requires riders under 16 to wear a CPSC-certified helmet (Anchorage Mun. Code § 9.38.020); Juneau and Sitka have similar local ordinances. Adults are not required to wear a helmet anywhere in the state.
What this means in practice
Because there's no statewide age mandate, adult riders in Alaska aren't legally required to wear a helmet — but cycling-injury research still strongly recommends one. Local cities, school districts, and bike-share programs can impose stricter rules, so check the municipal code wherever you ride.