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

Oh I see what you mean. I'll adjust my point then to say both times my head didn't touch the ground but my hand(s) certainly did.
I never thought I'd post in here. Things become far more interesting when you have three days to finish an essay.

And I agree with you- I always wear gloves as my hands almost always get minced in an off, whereas as you say head is less likely.

I'll wear the lid when I intend on doing more than pootling along though.

Today I cycled to work in beautiful sunshine wearing gloves and a cap, helmet back on the shelf at home, for example.