[cripplecreek]

One told me that they brought in one person whose brains were all mush inside his “protective helmet.”

that happens but there is always the possibility of an accident where the helmet won't protect you. On the other hand, I suspect most cycle accidents involve dumping the bike and skipping the head across the road in a glancing blow.

[He Rides A White Horse]

On the other hand, I suspect most cycle accidents involve dumping the bike and skipping the head across the road in a glancing blow.

A friend of mine owns a Harley. He has said that he would lay the bike down (sacrificing the bike if he had to) to avoid a direct impact. He also suits up because road rash can be a terrible thing.