Wear a helmet Sadly, the roads are busy and the risk to cyclists is great. That's why more and more people choose to protect themselves with a helmet. I do not wear mine all the time. My reason is churlish. I feel self-conscious in a helmet. I've tried many different makes and not one of them flatters the shape of my face. This is a poor reason not to protect my head every time I go out on my bike. I know it yet I still leave the helmet at home sometimes. This is a stupid decision. However, there is another reason, which doesn't involve vanity for opting out of the helmet wearing. The second influence is that, over time, I've noticed that drivers come nearer ...  Read the complete review

I am one of the 30% of UK adult cyclists who chooses to wear a helmet. For so simple an item they are objects of great controversy, and arguments seem to rage about whether you should wear one or not; my own research into the matter suggests that while there are benefits to wearing a helmet while cycling, the safety features of them should not be over-estimated. All the UK safety standard requires is that the helmet is able to withstand the impact of a "standard weight" rider falling from a height of 1m metre onto a stationary object while moving at 12mph. In other words, they will project most adults riding at a moderate speed from injuring their head if they .  Read the complete review