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@kerley
Good question. If your assessment is that cycling is very risky and you feel you are very likely to hit your head then a motorcycle helmet would be best (in lieu of the fact it is hot and uncomfortable as the risk is high enough to warrant it)
Or a downhill helmet if needing better facial protection, reduce knock out from chin etc,.
It is all about where you draw the line. My risk assessment leads me to not wear one but why do those whose assessment leads them to wear a helmet always stop at a standard bike helmet?
(well apart from the guy that rides around my way with a motorbike helmet on but we don't like to ask about that)