Originally Posted by Jakey
Helmet always. Occasionaly I have taken it off mtn biking on steep long climbs... but always put it back on before heading downhill. Don't think I've ever taken it off on the road...
I don't get this, your steep climbs are on a mountain of fluffy pillows? I saw a cadet rider in 1983 lose his balance while waiting for the race to start, fall down and hit his head - two weeks in coma- 0.0 mph.
I've hit my head twice in crashes, enough to damage the helmet, I'm ok, except that I think a lot of things taste like chicken.