Beginners Guide To A Bicycling Helmet

Beginners Guide To A Bicycling Helmet

After purchasing your bicycle, getting a helmet is the most important thing you need as a cyclist. And that is not just our opinion but it is a universal unwritten rule that you should wear one whenever you go for a ride. Once you have got the right helmet, you can cycle around safe with the knowledge that you are protected. Your brain is a valuable, vulnerable organ and yet it is only protected by a thin layer of skin and bones. We were never designed to hit the roads at 50kph, or go hurling down rock-infested hills, so adding an extra layer of protection is an incredibly vital step.

Helmet Fit and Sizing

Your helmet must fit correctly for optimal protection. Sizes are generally given in inches and refer to the circumference of the userå«s head. You will have to try the helmet on to determine if it fits the shape of your head or use an online size chart to determine the same. While we take time to inspect the bike before our rides, it is imperative that we do the same for our helmets.

Place your hands on top of the helmet and try to move it. It should not be possible to tilt the helmet:

• ForwardsåÊto cover the eyes
• BackwardsåÊto uncover the forehead
• SidewaysåÊto uncover the side of the head.

When the helmet is fastened it should be in a square position on the head. The rim of the helmet should sit on the forehead just above the eyebrows. The straps should be adjusted so that there is no slack when the buckle is securely fastened under the chin. Ensure straps are not twisted and that the side straps form a V shape with the point just under the ear lobe.

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Type of Helmet

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