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The counter-argument to that is that It's UCI regulations and they have to keep the sport appearing safe to the public. Can you imagine the outcry if someone crached and died when not wearing a helmet as opposed to the fuss if someone was wearing a helmet?
Interestingly, riders are allowed to remove their helmets on climbs, but I assume they would have to put them back on before the descent. Its a while since I read the rules, so I may be wrong...