My wife and I enjoy mountain biking as a favorite way to exercise and spend time together. On a recent biking trip, I was greatly disturbed by the number of riders who still do not wear a helmet or the number of parents who make their children wear a helmet but don't themselves! What kind of example is that?

Whether your biking route is a rock and root filled hill or the street, a helmet is essential gear. Dr. Diane Stoler, author of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, taught me a lot about how easy it is to get a brain injury from a simple spill on a bike. You don't need a great fall, but like Humpty Dumpty, it's still hard to get the pieces back together again. I've treated numerous head injuries and believe me, you don't want one! Enjoy all the great outdoor recreations throughout the year and start off smart and safe with an appropriate helmet for whatever sport you participate in.