There's some evidence helmets might increase the chance of breaking your neck, due to the added weight and leverage. Its an interesting subject, with evidence b

There's some evidence helmets might increase the chance of breaking your neck, due to the added weight and leverage. Its an interesting subject, with evidence both for and against helmets increasing safety. The TRC Podcast covered the subject a bit back http://www.trcpodcast.com/trc-221-cell-phones-and-driving-cycling-helmets-and-risk-copyright-privacy-and-facebook/ http://www.trcpodcast.com/trc-221-cell-phones-and-driving-cy...