“No. I lived out in the country. My parents didn't tell me to because there were never any cars around.”

— Hilary Berry, Kansas University graduate student, Lawrence

“No. My parents didn't tell me to until I got older and started to ride motorcycles.”

— Glen Lecornu, construction, Lawrence

“No. I didn't really have a bicycle to ride growing up. I rode three- and four-wheelers later on. I never wore a helmet, but I was very careful”

— Carlos Harden, caterer, Lawrence

“I never wear a helmet, and I ride my bike every day. I've had a couple of concussions, but most of the time I keep the wheels on the ground.”

— Jeff Dillon, machine operator, Lawrence