Hell, I met a guy who swears by his cowboy boots at the bike park. When bikes are so expensive, skimping on footwear seems like a no brainer. But slippery shoes are a recipe for a shinner, or worse.
And I’m similarly stoked to strap on my helmet for a day of riding. If you don’t love your safety gear ... You might think you look cooler, but your friends hauling your bike to the ER later won’t ...