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BroDeal said:Everything is dangerous. You could die from a heart attack while boinking your girlfriend. You could die while walking on a sidewalk and tripping. It happens all the time. The scam diet guru Atkins died just that way. It always comes down to a question of risk and reward, or in this case risk and unreward. Sprinting in a group has a high risk of crashes. Bike helmets do not offer much protection at high speed, but because of the frequency of crashes you might as well decrease your odds of serious injury a bit. If nothing else, helmets decrease cosmetic injuries. The chance of falling and dying while riding up hill is neglible. It is in the same range as dying while slipping in the shower. No one would seriously suggest that people should wear helmets while showering, so it is ridiculous to insist that helmet use while riding uphill is important.
I can't believe I'm reading this.