In more than 90 percent of
bicycle fatalities, the rider was not wearing a helmet.
Don’t become part of this statistic!
- Fit your helmet
appropriately. It should feel snug but not uncomfortably
tight and sit level on your head. The front should rest
no more than one inch above your eyebrows.
- Adjust
the chin strap to about a pinky’s width below your chin.
The strap and helmet should pull tight when you open
your mouth.
- All bike helmets are legally required to
meet the same safety and impact standards. You pay more
for less weight and increased ventilation, not for increased
safety.
- If you bike in cold weather, look for a helmet that
adjusts to accommodate a hat underneath.
- Replace your
helmet anytime it is involved in a significant impact or
after five years of use.
- Never leave your helmet sitting in
the UV-pounding sunlight for long periods of time.
(Photograph by iStock.)
Labels: Cycling, Safety