To Helmet or Not To Helmet

Short and sweet today. The question is to wear a helmet or not? Keep in mind that there is no helmet law in Connecticut so it is not a no brainer answer as far as legality goes.

I personally wear a helmet. Full face modular most of the time but I do have a three quarter with a face shield that I will opt for once in a while. I took a short ride today on my break - only went about a half mile away - and I left my helmet at my desk. I had glasses on but they were the wrong kind so I was all teary eyed by the time I arrived at the coffee shop. It was OK but I think I prefer a helmet. I feel more secure with a brain bucket on than I did on that short ride.

The other thing to consider is the things that like to fly up and aim right for your face. This would include bugs, rocks and other debris that might get kicked up. Ironically, when I went out for coffee nothing hit me. On my ride home, I had my face shield up (I tend to do that when running on the busier stop and go slow speed roads) and I got pegged in the check by something. Go figure that I got hit when I had my helmet on but not when I didn't. Must be a magnet or something. Since I ride in the rural areas a lot, I tend to have to wash the shield nightly, so I can't imagine not wearing one around here.

However I do not judge. To each his (or her) own in this matter as it isn't mandatory here. I do believe that all riders should wear their gear, but if you don't then that is your choice. More power to you for it.