Let me tell you why I love my helmet--ER story
So I'm on my new Specialized Allez. Many heartfelt thanks to the two of you who convinced me to dump my old POS. I love this bike.
At any rate, it was a cool night, and I decided to do some riding. I took a left hand sweeper into the Wal-Mart parking lot, doing about 16 mph. I thought to myself I can't believe they are open this late.... BAM! I hit an island, never saw it coming. Flew over the handlebars and the next thing I hear, is CRUNCH. That would be my head, or should I say my helmet protecting my head. I was in a daze, have some road rash, the bike has the first scratches and gouges I was worried about getting.
On the way home, I noticed my vision getting a little fuzzy and I felt a little dizzy. To be safe, I went to the emergency room. The helmet was nice and cracked.
Thankfully, my head appears to be okay.
I always ride with a helmet. Now I know why.
For what it's worth...