Originally Posted by
CheGiantForLife
I grew up in an era where no one wore helmets. Biked all day long as kids on BMX and no helmet. They seem to be a post-90s thing.
I ride 5 miles around the neighborhood. I can not get myself to buy a helmet. I would actually rather not ride than ruin the ride with a bulky sweaty shell strapped to my head.
I fully expect Darwin snark from this forum, but am curious if anyone else does not wear a helmet.
Please share your helmet stories!
Why would you have a sweaty head after a 5mi neighborhood ride that lasts less than 30min?
Dont wear a helmet if you don't want to wear a helmet. It doesn't affect me either way.
I wear one because I find value in wearing one. I crashed on the road in June which broke 2 ribs and separated my clavicle. My helmet hit the ground while I was going 22 or so mph. Had I not had the helmet on, my skull would have directly hit the road.
To each their own. We all evaluate risk and safety differently.