Originally posted by John C. Ratliff
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So, why should bicyclists wear a helmet?
--First, for the safety it provides in a fall.
--Second, to increase visibility for drivers to see the bicyclist. Wear a bright helmet so as to stand out against a dark background.
--Third, because it looks "cool" in photos, and some people of the other sex may value a person who values his/her own head (see the entries above).
John
I would add that:
- it protects against harmful UV rays on sunny day.
- it allows to stick to it reflecting tape and small helmet mirror.