I think we can have it both ways. For a given rider, on a given trip, <i>any</i> fall will be safer if they are wearing a helmet. However, statistically, it is argued, many falls won&#x27;t be <i>much</i> safer. And in fact, if they feel compelled to wear a helmet, the person won&#x27;t ride at all. And many of the rides the <i>don&#x27;t</i> take would be ones where the likeliest falls are likely to not be helped <i>much</i> by a helmet.<p>I subscribe to the above reasoning. A population may be healthier if not compelled to wear helmets when cycling. But for me, I never ride without one. Ever. Short trips, long trips, commutes to work. I have mine with me now.