A blast from the past...

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Anyone else find it ironic that he is wearing a Bell cap while riding, instead of a Bell helmet?

I never recall trials riders from that era wearing helmets but many wore caps.

I never recall trials riders from that era wearing helmets but many wore caps.
Exactly. Through the late 70's, trials riders just didn't wear helmets. Even today, we still wear open face helmets, specific to the sport. The helmets are light, the necks are cut different to allow you to look up easily, and the bills on the front are much shorter (for the same purpose) than on other offroad helmets.