Since I cracked my helmet last Sunday I ordered new Bell Citi helmets for me and Mrs. Grouch. I was a little concerned they would be cheap or dorky looking because the price was only about 1/2 that of other helmets that looked decent to me.

Not to worry. The Citi is a molded in the shell helmet with up-to-date fitting and strap adjustment features. As helmet prices go it looks like a pretty good deal to me. I also bought designed-to-fit visor mirrors for both of us. I'm pretty happy.

As an aside, I had questioned in my own mind the necessity of wearing a helmet on a recumbent since there is less distance to fall. At zero miles per mile we went down hard enough to crack my helmet, ruin our Sunday ride, and keep me out of work for a day. Concussions are funny things. It has taken until today (Thursday) for me to really begin feeling normal. The good news is that, since I was wearing my helmet, I don't have to defend myself to all of the people who ask.