>>>The study in your link does not answer (that I saw) the question I had: how common are bicycle accidents that cause head injuries in the first place? My guess / assumption is not very. No question that if it should happen you would be better off wearing a helmet. I just don't think the chances of it happening are enough to worry about.
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>>Here's some more data: http://www.helmets.org/stats.htm
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>>Seems to me that helmets are an easy, inexpensive way to save lives and prevent injuries. (Kind of like seat belts.) Pardon the expression, but it's a no-brainer to me.
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>>Tamar
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>Yes, to you. Why do you feel the need to force your point of view on everybody else?

It is only a requirement for children. Here it is anyone under the age of 16 when riding on public roadways.