Originally Posted by Anightinthewood
At most races i have been too there have always been more people wearing helmets then not so if your worried about looking like a nerd dont! because your head is worth more then that. So yes go out and buy a nice helmet that is comfy and snug on your head this is one of those peaces of gear you should not skimp out on. get the best you can aford.
i think what he's trying to say is: wear a helmet. lots of people wear them to races.
my two cents: i push myself much much harder than daily riding, which involves many precarious intersections, red lights, going into oncoming traffic, etc... i'd be plain stupid to not wear a helmet.
random question: anyone else keep emergency contact info in their wallet when the ride/race? of the "if i'm in an ambulance, call this person..." variety?