I like to ride offroad, but a few years ago went out with a friend on the road. Cold morning- frost everywhere and I did not want to ride. Got into the swing of it and after about 5 miles we had our first climb. No problems and started descending- me following. Suddenly my mate just flipped the bike- Literally did a 180 with feetup in the air. He was about 20 ft in front of me and I did not brake, turn the bars or anything, but as I hit the same patch of black ice, I did just as good a 180. Neither of us hurt, and no damage to clothing or bikes. Picked ourselves up and carried on riding. 20 miles later we stopped at a cafe and it had warmed up a bit- brilliant morning so the breakfast was well deserved. Started to take a seat in the cafe- took off goggles- gloves and--- As I touched the helmet it fell to bits. That flip was a heavier landing than I thought and all that was holding the helmet together was the outer shell.
No moral to this, but I am glad that I am one of those that always rides with a helmet.
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