Our channel 12 news out here has a thing called "buddy check 12". On the 12th of every month they remind you to do a breast self exam. Maybe we need a monthly bike check? Check over all the gear, bike etc.. My friend was riding last week and realized his stem was cracked- badly.. Had never noticed and had no idea how long it had been that way. Kinda scary for sure.
Maybe the end of every month? Call it "gear check 30" or something??
Hey, it couldn't hurt???
On the subject of helmets though.. I'm such a vain person that I seem to replace mine every few years anyway, cause I find a "cute" one that I just HAVE to have... As cute as helmets can be! lol