On 28 Aug, 12:00, judith wrote:
On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:59:47 -0700 (PDT), David Martin

wrote:
On Aug 28, 9:19 am, judith wrote:

If a junior member of the club was to ask your advice as an
experienced cyclist - does wearing a cycle helmet overall reduce the
risk of injury to the head - what would you say?

In some circumstances yes, in others it may increase the risk. It is
less effective the more severe the impact.
Wearing a helmet is no substitute for sensible riding. If you wear
one, wear it properly.
Treat it as only reducing minor scratches and bruises, anything over
that is a lottery.

..d

Would you say that to a "junior member" of a cycling club?

And what would your actual advice to this junior member be as to
whether they should wear a helmet or not?

--
you can either promote cycling or promote helmets,the two are
incompatible. (Guy Chapman)

My advice would be read UK Rec Cycling, specifically the posts in the
thread 'Cycle h*lm*t saved my life (again)' Paying particular
attention to the replies given in response to Judith Smith's enquiries
on this subject, you will then have a superfluity of information on
which to base your decisions.

Sniper8052