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Originally Posted by powderjunkie
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I can't take any article seriously that uses the "word" hella.
That said, I get why some people don't wear helmets in certain situations. For me, I always wear a helmet. I need to protect my money maker. I don't see a helmet as an inconvenience. I don't mind if my hair isn't perfect after I ride my bike. If I was using one of the bike share programs I don't think I'd wear a helmet. I don't want to wear a shared helmet and I don't carry my helmet with me just in case I might ride one. Those bikes are sturdier and slower than my bikes.
In 2009 I was sideswiped by a car. I tried to brace for the impact but when I closed my hands they were on my brakes and I ended up doing a somersault. I landed on the ground with my hands and head all connecting at the same time. I was clipped in so my bike landed on top of me and then bounced away. My helmet cracked on impact, but saved my life, which is why I continue to only wear Giro helmets. This was right in front of my office and I was in a bike lane. The benefits from wearing a helmet far outweigh any inconvenience of not wearing one for me.
I don't care if others don't wear a helmet, but I recommend wearing one.