Cyclist and bike commuters - Do you wear a helmet?

[sbj405]

Poll question: Cyclist and bike commuters - Do you wear a helmet?

I'm curious. I have always worn a helmet as does everyone that I know. I have been hit while riding, and that has definitely reconfirmed the necessity. I've noticed plenty of riders around here (DC and 'burbs) riding in crazy traffic without helmets. Yikes.

So I'm kind of curious. Who does, who doesn't and why.

[CatholicEdHead]

1. When I am on my road bike, then yes

though not for a few months as long as I have my road bike on its trainer. There is no need for it when you go nowhere inside.

[hfojvt]

2. are you talking about bicycles or motorcyles?

I answered as a bicyclist and am sorry there was no option for fu#$ no!

[sbj405]

3. Bicycles.

Don't most states have helmet laws for motorcycles?

[benny05]

4. Not in Illinois they don't for Motored ones

But spouse and I always wear helmets. I've seen too many wipeouts and the helmets saved them.

[hfojvt]

7. I thought most of them didn't

but it goes back and forth.

[Ron Green]

5. Your broken bones and your road rash will heal,

but your busted head is generally bad news.

[LeftyMom]

6. Always

I had a close call without one and learned my lesson. Besides, I demand 100% helmet use from my son, how can I reasonable expect ath if I don't model good habits?

[lizziegrace]

8. I agree

I expect my daughter to always wear a helmet. How can I not do as I say?



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[seemunkee]

9. Most of the time

Not if I'm doing an evening ride with my wife on the local paths. We go slow enough then that I'm not concerned.
Back in the 70s I commuted 9 miles to school on major roads and never wore a helmet. Of course those leather strap things weren't much good anyway.

[CAcyclist]

10. Motorists, do You buckle your seatbelt?nt

[AllegroRondo]

11. What do you call a cyclist with no helmet?

an organ donor.