I crashed my bicycle two weeks ago. Wound up on the ground with 8 broken ribs, broken shoulder bone and collar bone. I was wearing a helmet and had a a small concussion. There was a small traumatic brain injury because I don't remember anything until I was in the hospital room. (And that was after the ambulance pickup) THANK GOD FOR HELMETS!!!!!!

Anyway, the helmet which was fours years old is being replaced. In fact, I hadn't picked up my new bike at the LBS yet and when I returned from therapy there was a new better quality helmet on my bed. I figure it was from the LBS as it it matches the new bike perfectly. I don't know if it was the LBS who actually bought the helmet, but you can be sure I will wear it! And I think I will replace it every other year.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, WEAR A HELMET. YOU CAN ALWAYS REGRET WEARING IT.