It'd be interesting to see if the reaction against this kind of legislation varies depending on whether the country in question has mandatory motorcycle helmet

It'd be interesting to see if the reaction against this kind of legislation varies depending on whether the country in question has mandatory motorcycle helmet law. I've been riding motorbikes for 30 years, and would never ride without a good full face helmet, but I've only fallen off twice (both times at low speed). I've fallen off my mountain bike many more times than this, but I'll be honest, I didn't wear a helmet every time I rode until I had kids, and felt I need to set a good example for them; indeed I'm surprised at the stats for injury prevention as I've always felt that typical cycle helmet designs wouldn't protect much of your head, but that is clearly wrong. I'm not entirely convinced by the wearing of the typical bike helmet leading to increased risk-taking; I could see that with a full face one (as it gives you a real feeling of being protected), but with the normal ones I don't think it gives the same feeling at all. FTR I can't find a full-face helmet for cycling that fits - I have an enormous head - at anything other than insane prices - £300+!