Wearing a helmet is just automatic for me. Between bicycling, street motorcuycles and motocross racing since 1973 a helmet is a part of my life. I would never venture out on the job site withoug my helmet and safety vest and I won't go even 1" on a bicycle or motorcycle. I use the time wear values we use with motorcycle helmets for how long I keep a helmet, UV, sweat and time break down the polycarbonates and other materials various helmets are manufactured with. One accident with a helmet strike is all one gets motorcycle or bicycle, no exceptions. Does it cost me more money, yes, not going to try and argue that trivial fact. It is trivial compared to the cost of caring for a TBI patient, even if it is just very short term.

I hope we get to keep this thread in C&V, understand why the mods move or close so many helmet threads, with all the hot talk and name calling. C&V seems mature enough to discuss this rationally. Ride safe!

Bill