As a motorcycle racer for a number of years and still a daily rider, I wouldn't think about getting on a bicycle without a helmet. BUT, bike helmets look flimsy and not very full coverage to my novice eyse. I keep wishing I had on my MOTORCYCLE helmet on the fast downhills when I am looking at the pavement whizzing by beneath those skinny 700's by 23's!

BTW, I've had a number of motorcycle wrecks . . . never yet even scratched a helmet. So What? I'm still going to where on at all times.

Tyson