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Sam Barker riding shot

Perhaps my helmet did save my life — but that doesn’t mean you need to wear one

Sam Barker still lives with the after-affects of severe concussion following a collision ten years ago. While he'll never be able to conclude if his bike helmet saved his life that day, he has concluded that they shouldn't be mandatory

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University of Gothenburg helmet design

New 3D-printed cycling helmet could be ‘safer, lighter and more comfortable’, but researchers admit design still needs more comprehensive testing

University of Gothenburg researchers believe design "has the potential to enhance energy absorption and reduce the risk of head injuries" thanks to its geometrical patterns

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Can this inflatable helmet really replace traditional bike helmets? Five cool things coming soon from Ventete, Ekoi, Prestacycle, Project Flock and Akeeyo

This week we’re showcasing a helmet that inflates via an electric pump, a rear light claiming to improve visibility by 5.5x, a bike camera from Akeeyo, plus more cool products from Ekoi and Prestacyle

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The coolest cycling tech on the market in 2024

The most exciting cycling tech right now — gadgets we have high hopes for including aero sensors, pocket drones and smart heart rate monitors

What bike tech is here to stay, and what's going to end up in our 'where cycling products go to die' feature? Here's what we think are some of the coolest cycling gadgets for 2024 and beyond

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2022 Specialized S-Works Evade and Prevail Hero

Specialized launches new S-Works Evade 3, Prevail 3 and TT 5 helmets just in time for the Tour de France

Not one, not two but three new helmets have just dropped from the big S, with improved aero and ventilation claims on all of them

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2022 Lazer KinetiCore V INTERNAL PADDING

MIPS killer? Lazer launches ‘world’s first fully integrated rotational-impact technology’ for bike helmets

Promising no weight or cooling compromises, the new KinetiCore safety technology is built into the core of six Lazer helmets, with 'controlled crumple zones' for protection

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2020 Bontrager Rally WaveCel Mountain Bike Helmet.jpg

Mandatory cycling helmet law dropped in Seattle as it unfairly targets black people and the homeless, say officials

The King County Board of Health voted to end its long-standing mandatory helmet law, with one member saying they were concerned about "disproportional enforcement"

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Prototype helmet made with new Elium material can cut critical cycling injury rates by 12%, claim researchers

The outer shell is designed to absorb more energy so that around 40% less is absorbed by the foam underneath that’s in direct contact with your head, researchers say

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MIPS visit – 3.jpg

MIPS questions lack of standards for testing rotational motion in helmets

Some existing systems don't protect your brain sufficiently, says MIPS

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Gore Gore-Tex Shakedry 1985 Viz Jacket – riding.jpg

Five cool things coming soon from Gore, Pearl Izumi, MET, Pedal ED and Ribble

More cool kit we're trying out at the moment come rain, shine or snow...

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