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2024 Jonas Vingegaard Tirreno-Adriatico TT helmet (@vismaleaseabike on X)

UCI to review design rules in light of Team Visma-Lease a Bike helmet and “ever more radical designs”

"It raises a significant issue concerning the current and wider trend in time trial helmet design, which focuses more on performance than the primary function of a helmet, namely to ensure the safety of the wearer in the event of a fall"

Tue, Mar 05, 2024 15:06

Bizarre anti-cycling column by schoolchild bemoans “plagues of two-wheeled vermin” on Box Hill, making them late for music lessons; “I quit”: Visma’s crazy “AI-generated” TT helmet divides cycling world; Women’s Freedom Ride + more on the live blog

Paris-Nice is underway, Sean Kelly is back on comms, and everything is right with the world. Oh, and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news and views on the Monday live blog

Mon, Mar 04, 2024 10:04

Jasper Ockeloen new canyon helmet strap hero from IG

Unreleased Canyon helmet that ditches traditional helmet straps in favour of new mono-strap leaked

The unreleased helmet was spotted on the heads of Canyon's gravel racers. Will this new approach to road cycling lids (that may involve having the arms of your shades UNDER the helmet straps) take off?

Tue, Feb 27, 2024 17:10

The best lightweight road cycling helmets — invest in a bike lid that balances protection, comfort, and ventilation

The best lightweight road cycling helmets won’t weigh you down and will keep you cool whether you’re racing or commuting. Check out our top picks

Tue, Feb 27, 2024 12:37

BBB Grid Helmet with Rear LED Light

A stylish, affordable helmet that aims to increase the wearer's visibility – but you may wish to consider sizing up

£44.95

Wed, Dec 06, 2023 15:45

Best cycling helmets 2026 — choose a bike lid that’s right for your riding

Find out everything you need to know about the best cycling helmets - comfort, ventilation, straps, fitting, protection systems like Mips - and browse a selection of our recent favourites

Wed, Nov 08, 2023 17:34

Smith Dispatch Helmet

Splash the cash and you'll be rewarded with one of the best commuter helmets around

£159.99

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 14:45

Cyclists at traffic lights, London © Simon MacMichael

Conservative MP cites “safety” and attempts to reignite cyclist helmet debate

"If mandatory safety measures are acceptable for car drivers, they should surely be acceptable for cyclists"

Tue, Oct 10, 2023 15:44

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Smith Trace MIPS

Versatile and comfortable helmet with must-have MIPS, nice-to-have Koroyd and understated looks

£219.99

Tue, Sep 19, 2023 08:45

Academic behind ‘cyclists seen as less human’ study: “If you have a safe and normal cycling culture, how could you see people as anything but human?”

Dr Mark Limb chats to the road.cc Podcast about helmets, hi-vis, infrastructure, and the need for more research on why cyclists can be dehumanised by motorists

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 20:44