Remember kids... always wear a helmet. (The almighty bikeradar helmet thread)

There are other benefits to wearing a helmet. I recently replaced my (too) old helmet with a one that has a 'peak' on it, as seems to be the rage nowadays:

• It's great for when it's lashing it down, helps keeps the rain out of my eyes
  
• It's great for country lanes in the dark, when a car full beams you - you just lower your head a touch so the peak cuts out the lights.
  
  

What's the alternative? Wearing a croupier visor, which I guess only works out if you are cycling to your job at a casino.

You have heard of a cycling cap, right?