Bike Helmets Articles & Videos

• Bicycle Helmet Recommendations

  The single most common recommendation for bike safety is the use of a helmet while cycling. Many cities are creating more bike paths and lanes in traffic as cycling becomes more popular. read more

• Child Bike Helmet Safety

  Children are by far more likely than adults to have a bicycle accident that requires medical attention. Safety experts recommend helmets for children, as well as safety classes. read more

• Bicycle Helmets for Children

  Numerous bicycle helmets are available for children. Children should not wear adult helmets that are too large as it can be dangerous. Helmets should have a snug fit and a lightweight design. Adjustable helmets are ideal for kids with growi… read more

• The Advantages of Wearing Helmets for Bike Riding

  Bicycle helmets are the one important piece of safety gear that all cyclists and mountain bikers should consider wearing. Since cycling and mountain biking are largely warm-weather sports, the helmet can look like an unattractive alternativ… read more

• Reasons to Wear a Bicycle Helmet

  Despite the fact that they aren't going to win you any fashion awards, plenty of good reasons exist to wear a bike helmet. read more

• How to Adjust a Bicycle Helmet

  A good deal has been said concerning the good sense in wearing a helmet while riding a bike. In short, if you care about your head, and its vast neurological responsibilities, you'll wear a helmet. A helmet alone won't fully protect your he… read more

• How to Dispose of a Bicycle Helmet

  Bicycle helmets are tricky to recycle because they are made of multiple materials. Unlike a soda can, which you can simply discard in your recycle bin, you must first dismantle your bicycle helmet before distributing the different materials… read more

• How to Test Bike Helmets

  Testing the fit of a helmet is important for several reasons. First, a helmet placed too high on the forehead provides little to no protection against a fall or crash. Second, a helmet that is too tight can cause headaches and dizziness. Wh… read more

• How to Adjust the Straps on Bicycle Helmets

  The importance of wearing a properly fitted helmet cannot be stressed enough. Helmets provide the best protection against injury during a fall or crash. The best way to protect yourself from a head injury when riding your bike is to wear a… read more

• The Best Bike Helmets for Kids

  Most states require children under 18 to wear a helmet while riding a bike. If not dictated by law, wearing a helmet should be modeled for safety. Kids' helmets of all sizes and colors can be found online and at your local bike shop. If… read more

• Neat Facts About Bicycle Helmets

  Bicycle helmets have become ubiquitous in cycling, and for good reason. As they gain more acceptance with the general public, they have the potential to save more lives. What are they made of and how did they originate? Here are some neat f… read more

• Differences Between Bike Helmets

  What kind of bicycle helmet you choose is dependent upon your budget, your style preferences, whether you mountain bike or road bike, and the helmet's fit. There are some considerations to take into account when purchasing a helmet. read more

• Bicycle Helmet Information

  Helmets prevent head and brain injuries. Having a certified, well-fitted helmet can be the difference between living and serious injury in a bicycling accident. There are some key things to understand about bicycle helmets to continue a saf… read more

• How Much Will a Bicycle Helmet Reduce Your Chances of Injury?

  Needless injury and fatalities occur each year because bicyclists don't wear helmets. Death and injury could be prevented if the cyclists wore ANSI- or Snell-certified helmets. Helmets also reduce the severity of bicycle-related injuries. read more

• Lifespan of a Bicycle Helmet

  A bicycle helmet is the most important pieces of safety equipment when riding. They are 85 to 88 percent effective in mitigating head injuries resulting from bicycle crashes, but they have a lifespan. Do you need to replace your helmet? read more

• Why Should Children Wear Bicycle Helmets?

  Learning how to ride a bicycle without training wheels is a right of passage for our young people. It is a great bonding event between parent and child. Yet, many of our children do not wear helmets when bicycling. Some states have helmet l… read more

• Why Should Bikers Wear Helmets?

  You may be tempted to ride a motorcycle without a helmet for the "feeling of freedom." However, you won't feel nearly as free if your bike or license is taken away from you because you didn't wear one. Putting on a helmet could also save yo… read more

• How To Do a Rollback on a BMX

  Freestyle BMX biking officially became an Olympic sport at the 2008 Beijing games, bringing BMX into the sporting mainstream. Using specialized bikes, BMXers can perform a variety of tricks, much like the maneuvers people are used to seeing… read more

• What Are the Pros of Wearing Bicycle Helmets?

  Bicycle helmets are now a common sight, to such an extent that it is often more unusual to see someone not wearing a helmet than it is to see a helmeted rider. This applies not just to racing cyclists or mountain bikers, but to casual stree… read more

• Different Bicycle Helmet Designs

  There are many types of biking--from BMX to road racing to mountain biking. Each type requires its own specialized equipment and techniques. The need for safety, however, is common in all forms of cycling. In BMX,, knee and elbow pads are n… read more

• Proper Wearing of Bicycle Helmet

  No piece of protective gear is more important when riding a bicycle. This protective gear has saved countless lives of fallen riders. But many people who wear helmets don't take the time to make sure their helmet is properly adjusted for th… read more

• Choosing a Bike Helmet

  Bike helmets are an essential safety item for any serious biker. While not required by law in all states, the vast majority of bikers use helmets to prevent head injury if they fall. There are a variety of helmets available for every kind o… read more

• Bicycle Helmet Review

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• About Bicycle Helmets

  Every bicycle rider should consider wearing a helmet. Although the statistics vary, one figure cited by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that helmets are up to 88 percent effective at protecting the rider… read more

• How to Pick a Bicycle Helmet

  Getting a bicycle helmet that is comfortable, fits correctly and provides proper venting will ensure that you ride in safety each and every time you take to your bicycle. Because a helmet can only protect you if you're wearing it properly,… read more

• Choosing a Bicycle Helmet

  Before you take the first ride on your new bike, you should purchase a helmet. While a helmet may seem like an uncomfortable inconvenience, it could save your life. Choosing the right helmet will ensure that you're more likely to wear it ea… read more

• Importance of Wearing a Bicycle Helmet

  One of the most important reasons to wear a bicycle helmet is to prevent brain injury in the result of a severe crash or accident. There are other viable reasons for wearing a helmet that promotes overall safety and awareness. read more

• How to Wear Bicycle Helmets

  To wear a bike helmet or not? The answer is a no-brainer--and if you don't wear one and have a bike accident, the phrase "no-brainer" could take on a whole new meaning. read more

• Pros & Cons of Bicycle Helmets

  Bicycle helmets have become standard equipment for cyclists on roads and trails across the country. Many states and municipalities have enacted helmet requirements and many parks and recreation areas require cyclists and mountain bikers to… read more

• The Advantages of Wearing Bicycle Helmets

  Bicycling is an inherently risky sport, whether dodging vehicles and obstacles on roadways or threading off-road environments where rises, dips and turns hold potential perils. The most serious injuries resulting from bicycle accidents invo… read more

• How to Choose the Right Bicycle Helmet

  A bicycle helmet is an important piece of safety gear that can protect you from serious injury. Every bicyclist and mountain biker should wear a helmet. A crash is a very real possibility, and getting the right bike helmet will keep you pro… read more