I suppose it depends on what sort of bike gear you wear. Kevlar Jeans and Leather Jacket and short boots means you look human and is fine to wear, a full Cordura two piece riding suit and adventure boots means you look a wally, will be hot and uncomfortable and is not something I would want to sit on a plane in for several hours. in fact I wouldn't want to sit on a bike in such a suit either! Helmet goes in the the little carry bag it came with, over the shoulder with gloves, sat nav, and anything else I don't want to send with the bike inside the helmet. The helmet has never been classed as part of the hand baggage allowance. I wouldn't want to put a helmet in checked luggage as its too precious and you have no idea how your bag will be treated by baggage handlers.
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