Don't carry your helmet on your head.

[quickbuck]

And there is nothing more embarrasing with a group of riders than putting your gloves on first,

Ummm not a problem with my summer weight gloves

[kaz]

I also follow the principle, if I put my helmet on, I also do it up.

I use this principle for the front and back doors at home too - if I shut it, I lock it. That way I never have to check them.

In a similar vein, my Dad gave me some good advice when I learned to drive a car: Always lock your door WITH the key, then you'll never lock your keys in the car (this was before the days of keyless locking). (thanks, Dad).

[XP@]

• Write a note and stick it on your bike.
• Or get some paper and write out 100 times "I must remember to do up my helmet"
• Or start a thread on Kiwibiker