RG>  I do wear one when i get together for the group ride on weekends. 
 RG> there is too much bolting around and the chances of going down is 
 RG> greater. When I get together with my two close friends or when alone 
 RG> I tend to go without one.
I think you have it backwards. Better to have a helmet when you are alone 
since there is nobody to dial 911 (or the friendly coroner) for you.
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