Occasional or regular non-bike helmet cyclist?

[macski]

I ski as well as ride a bike (hence the name) and it's not compulsory to wear a helmet in Australia when skiing but I wouldn't ski without one. I started wearing one when I did a bit of social ski racing and you had to wear one during races. I found I liked it and it kept my head nice and warm (perhaps too warm on spring days). When I tried a few runs without it I felt really strange and vulnerable. So I was glad I was wearing one when someone skied into me when I was stationary and I flipped and landed on my head - saw stars for a couple of minutes even with the helmet.

I haven't ridden a bike without a helmet in 40 years - even when I was doing a test ride around an empty car park.

[Pax]

hebe - not to freak you out more, but if the police officer was wearing a weapon, it was loaded. (former police officer here)