I messed for 6 in Mtl, almost never wearing one and manged to walk away from some harrowing crashes. I occasionally don;t wear my lid now and I feel weird without it. Plus with the kids I kinda have to set an example as well. My daughter did Queen street with me from River to Leslie, she wanted to go on the street.....cool. Now to get them lighter bikes. Hmmmm I wonder if I should keep this Cramerotti and build it up for her instead.