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

I'm not surprise, more than half the nodder in London take even more risk when riding because they're under the illusion that they're 'safer' due to wearing helmet, day-glo jacket, glove etc.

you shouldn't be riding aggressively just because you got helmet, jacket etc. ironically you're more at risk to yourself than not wearing helmet, day-glo that force you to take it easy.

Being Stupid is cycling without any lights in the dark while not paying attention to your surroundings, which I see many people do with and without a helmet ... Use your eyes, your ears and don't do stupid stuff ... more likely to keep you alive than a helmet.

Or just do both? if you want to wear a helmet. I don't imagine ppl put on a helmet and think "right I'll start riding with my eyes closed from now, I'll be fine, I have a helmet".