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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

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 08:00
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Mountain bike footwear specialist Ride Concepts launches first ever helmets, one for enduro and one for trail and XC riding

The Mips-equipped Dissent and Deploy helmets mark a new direction for Ride Concepts, the brand saying its new lids are "overbuilt in the best way possible"

Thu, May 22, 2025 16:00
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Would you buy a £350 inflatable bike helmet? Latest air-filled lid hopes to tempt commuters

We visited HEAD Lab at Imperial College London to watch Ventete's inflatable aH-1 helmet put through testing

Sun, May 04, 2025 09:00
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“Leaving children unprotected”: Trump tariffs on cycle helmets spark safety concerns, as trade group calls for cycling industry exemption amid warnings of “devastating” closures and lay-offs

“The current tariffs will have devastating impacts on our industry if not adjusted in the near term,” PeopleForBikes said in an open letter they plan to send to the US president

Fri, May 02, 2025 17:55
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2025 Met Drone II Wide Body UAE wind tunnel

Met boasts its new wind tunnel is “the most advanced helmet development facility in the world”

The Tube is now a fully operational facility for testing helmets, bikes, rider positions, and aero equipment – so it might give Tadej Pogacar the edge he so badly needs

Tue, Apr 29, 2025 12:37
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Better facilities, like these in the Netherlands, would encourage people to cycle more

“People find helmets unpleasant”: Dutch government launches ‘Put It On’ campaign urging cyclists to wear helmets as serious cycling injuries continue to rise – but activists say scheme “distracts from real issues”

The campaign aims to encourage a quarter of the Netherlands’ cyclists to opt for helmets within ten years, though critics say it could lead to cycling being associated with danger, claiming clamping down on speeding, dangerous drivers is key instead

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 11:38
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Fizik adds a gravel and MTB helmet to its new lineup

Brand-new helmets boast interesting fit features.

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 15:00
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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

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 16:56
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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

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 13:56
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POC’s all-new Cularis MTB helmet is built around ventilation and safety

WorldTour-inspired ventilation, Mips Air Node and a five-star Virginia Tech rating.

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 14:00
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