Helmets, helmets, helmets.......not sure why this is such a crazy topic. I wear one every time I go out for a ride for a number of reasons.
1) They match my kit
2) I feel safer
3) I can mount my ICE DOT to it for safety if I crash without anybody around
4) I can mount my wireless receiver for handsfree use of my cellphone if needed
5) Did I mention I feel safer?
6) It keeps the sun off of my thinning melon in the summertime
7) It keeps me warmer in the wintertime
8) Most of my riding is between 18 to 20mph so I know that an impact with the ground will be safer with a helmet on - above that speed I cannot give me opinion as I rarely am going that fast except for a few downhills in the flatland that I live in.
9) No one plans to crash or be run into, so why not at least try to protect your brain - tough to ride again after a smashed brain!
10) It sets a good example for the kids in the neighborhood to follow so maybe when they grow up healthy with a protected head they can become leaders in the community to make cycling the preferred method of travel - okay, that's off topic a bit.
11) I feel safer and more confident on my bikes when I wear my helmet.

Happy New Year everyone!! Ride on.......