Wearing a helmet is a choice in at least 30 states.. This doesn’t mean it’s a good choice not to.

  There are claims that you are more likely to get in an accident if you wear a helmet… People will say helmets block their vision or impair their hearing.  Ok, so you might loose a little peripheral vision and not hear as well when someone is trying to talk to you when stopped at a light…  Really?!  This is why your bike has mirrors and you have the amazing ability to turn your head!  

As far as the “I can’t hear as well” claim,  the wind on naked ears, even at 30 mph, is loud people.  Over time this can actually cause hearing loss. Cutting down wind noise will help you hear other sounds better.  You might think the wind in your face helps you feel more alert or awake, but in reality it actually causes  fatigue. 

Studies from around the globe show that riders who wear helmets not only crash less often, but suffer fewer injuries if they do crash, than those who don’t wear a helmet. They are also less likely to suffer long-term or permanent disabilities and death caused by head or neck injuries.

(more…)

 

  This will keep you very stable and attached to the bike should you happen to hit a bump or have to make an evasive maneuver..

(more…)

(more…)