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Bike Helmets at Tour de France 2022

Dan matthews.

• Last Updated : July 9, 2022

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It was just not that long ago that helmets were made mandatory in the Tour de France . That year was 2003 where a fatal crash of Andrei Kivilev at the second stage in Paris-Nice prompted the UCI to make helmets mandatory from the next race onwards.

These days all the equipment used by the pros comes under great scrutiny, especially at the Tour de France. Among others is the bike helmets they wear.

The helmet technologies have improved significantly over the years and we now have helmets designed for specific purposes with all the latest safety technologies. For example,

• Regular vs aero helmets. On hilly stages, riders will opt for regular helmets that lighter, have more air vents for better breathability. For flat and sprint stages, many will prefer helmets optimized for aerodynamics that have minimal air vents.
• Safety technologies such as MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) , SPIN (Shearing Pad Inside), Wavecel, and Koroyd can be found in the majority of the helmets the riders wear.
• Color and design. Most teams will have a team color/design for their helmets to match with their kits and bikes. A yellow helmet is worn by every rider of the team that is leading the Team’s Classification (the team that has the lowest cumulative time by adding the times of the three best riders of each team per stage).

For 2022, there 16 helmet brands at the Tour de France. There are three teams each wearing Ekoi and Specialized , helmets followed by two teams each for Abus and HJC helmets. The most notable brand missing out is Bell.

Some of the helmets also make it into our favorite helmet picks list . Let’s take a look at all the helmets used by each team.

German-based Abus is a long-time, reputable brand when it comes to bike locks. A newcomer in the pro peloton, starting with Movistar in 2018, Abus has one of the nicest looking helmets in this year’s Tour de France.

See Mathieu van der Poel will be wearing the Abus Gamechanger on the cobblestone stage 5. 

More info at Abus.

• Helmets Worn :  Abus Aventor Quin (Regular), Abus Gamechanger (Aerodynamic), Abus Gamechanger TT
• Worn by : Alpecin-Fenix, Movistar Team
• Available at : Competitive Cyclist , Amazon , Wiggle

France-based Bolle has been around since 1888 and today manufactures helmets, goggles, and sunglasses for cycling and skiing. They’ve been a mainstay in the pro peloton in recent years with Orica GreenEdge wearing their sunglasses in the past.

More info at Bolle.

• Helmets Worn : Bolle Furo MIPS (Regular), EXO MIPS (Aerodynamic),
• Worn by : B&B Hotels p/b KTM

Bontrager is the sister brand of bike manufacturer, Trek. Bontrager produces everything from helmets to saddles, wheelsets, and bike lights. So, it’s no surprise that Trek-sponsored teams will be using Bontrager equipment such as helmets and wheels (similar to Specialized sponsored teams).

More info at Trek.

• Helmets Worn : Bontrager Velocis MIPS (Regular), Bontrager XXX WaveCel (Aerodynamic)
• Worn by : Trek Segafredo
• Available at : Trek Bikes

Based out of France, Ekoi which was founded in 2001 has grown to be a reputable brand in the cycling clothing market especially with helmets and sunglasses. Their direct-to-consumer model means that Ekoi products are 30% to 40% cheaper than its competitors.

Expect to see Caleb Ewan sprinting to his next Grand Tour win at the Tour de France in the Ekoi AR14 .

• Helmets Worn : Ekoi Legende (Regular), Ekoi AR14 (Aerodynamic), Ekoi Chrono (TT)
• Worn by :  Cofidis, Lotto-Soudal, Team Arkea-Samsic
• Available at : Ekoi

A relatively unknown outside of the mainstream cycling brands, Czech-based Force manufactures a wide range of cycling accessories, clothing, components, and tools. Their products are mainly found in Europe and Central Asia through their growing network of dealers.

More info at Force.

• Helmets Worn : Force Lynx (Regular), Force Neo Orca (Aerodynamic),
• Worn by : Intermarché Wanty Gobert Materiaux

With a long presence in the pro peloton dating back to pre-2000, Giro helmets are used by three teams in this year’s Tour de France. Besides helmets, Giro is an established brand when it comes to cycling shoes.

Riders will have three helmet choices; Giro Aether Spherical (regular), Giro Vanquish (aerodynamic), and Giro Aerohead (TT) helmets to choose from.

Trek-Segafredo riders will be wearing the Giro Aerohead TT helmet for time trials as their helmet provider, Bontrager doesn’t produce a TT helmet.

• Helmets Worn : Giro Aether Spherical (Regular), Giro Vanquish MIPS,(Aerodynamic), Giro Aerohead MIPS (TT)
• Worn by : Groupama-FDJ

Another relative newcomer into the pro peloton, HJC is an established brand among Moto GP riders with a history dating back to 1971. HJC’s helmets feature their patented technologies such as COOLPATH for efficient airflow and cooling and SELFFIT for automatic self-adjustment.

Expect to see Chris Froome riding his tenth Tour de France wearing the HJC Ibex 2.0 in the high mountains.

More info at HJC.

• Helmets Worn : HJC Ibex 2.0 (Regular), HJC Furion 2.0 (Aerodynamic), HJC Adwatt 1.5 (TT)
• Worn by : AG2R Citreon Team, Israel Premier Tech
• Available at :   Wiggle

Kask is worn exclusively by Ineos Grenadiers (Team Sky) since its inception in 2010 and has won the most Grand Tours in the last decade. Undoubtedly, Kask is the most well-known helmet brand within the cycling industry.

The Kask Protone has been a mainstay in their helmet lineup for many years and hasn’t been updated for more than 5 years. Expect to see the Ineos Grenadiers train riding at the front all day long sporting the latest Kask Protone.

• Helmets Worn : Kask Protone, Kask (Regular), Kask Valegro (Lightweight), Kask Utopia (Aerodynamic), Kask Bambino (TT)
• Worn by : Ineos Grenadiers

Belgian helmet manufacturer Lazer is another old-timer in the pro peloton with almost a century of history. They started by designing leather caps for tough men riding over cobblestone in Belgium before evolving into the technically advanced helmets we see today.

Get ready to see Primoz Roglic challenge for the overall win, supported by his trusted lieutenants such as Sepp Kuss and Wout van Aert wearing the Lazer Genesis .

More info at Lazer.

• Helmets Worn : Lazer Genesis (Lightweight), Lazer Bullet 2.0 (Aerodynamic), Lazer Volante (TT)
• Worn by : Team Jumbo Visma
• Available at : Competitive Cyclist , Amazon

Based out of Bergamo in Italy, Limar manufactures a range of helmets for all cycling disciplines from road to gravel, mountain biking, gravel, and kids. The riders will use Limar’s top-of-the-line helmets at the Tour de France this year.

• Helmets Worn : Limar Air Pro (Regular), Limar Air Speed (Aerodynamic), Limar Air King (TT)
• Worn by : Astana-Qazaqstan

One of the fastest-growing helmet brands, MET is based in the Valtellina valley in the Italian Alps. They’re just 100km away from the Stelvio and 20km from Lake Como.

Worn by Tadej Podgacer to his maiden Tour de France win in 2020, MET will continue with the UAE Team Emirates for this year. Expect to see Tadej Podgacer wearing the MET Trenda 3K Carbon helmet on the hilly stages.

More info at MET.

• Helmets Worn : MET Trenda 3K Carbon (Regular), MET Manta MIPS (Aerodynamic), MET Codatronca (TT)
• Worn by : UAE Team Emirates
• Available at : Wiggle

Swedish-based, POC designed one of the most good-looking bike helmets in the pro peloton today. They’re also the inventor of SPIN (Shearing Pad Inside) safety technology which is used in their helmets. You’ll spot a light blue liner inside all POC helmets today.

With the pink POC Ventral SPIN Air helmets, you definitely can’t miss them on TV.

More info at POC.

• Helmets Worn : POC Ventral SPIN Air (Regular), POC Ventral SPIN (Aerodynamic), POC Cerebel (TT)
• Worn by : EF Education Nippo

Rudy Project

Started in 1985 in Italy, Rudy Project is a leading brand in outdoor accessories. They make helmets and sunglasses for various sports such as cycling, running, beach, winter, and watersports.

More info at Rudy Project.

• Helmets Worn : Rudy Project Spectrum (Regular), Rudy Project Volantis (Aerodynamic), Rudy Project The Wing (TT)
• Worn by : Bahrain Victorious

Scott helmets are worn by Scott-sponsored teams, similar to Trek and Specialized teams. Known for its bikes, Scott also manufactures bike components such as wheels, handlebars, and saddles under its sister brand Syncros.

More info at Scott.

• Helmets Worn : Scott Centric Plus MIPS (Regular), Scott Cadence Plus (Aerodynamic)
• Worn by : Team DSM

Specialized

Specialized helmets are worn exclusively by Specialized sponsored teams in recent years. From our observation, if the team is riding a Specialized bike, they will be using Specialized’s other equipment such as wheels (Roval), tires, helmets, and shoes.

Get ready to see fireworks animated by current Road World Champion Julian Alaphilippe in the S-Works Prevail 2 and 3X  champion Peter Sagan in the S-Works Evade .

• Helmets Worn : S-Works Prevail 2 (Regular), S-Works Evade (Aerodynamic), S-Works TT
• Worn by : BORA Hansgrohe, QuickStep Alpha Vinyl Team, Total Energies
• Available at : Competitive Cyclist , Jenson USA

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Tech Check: The Helmets of The 2024 Tour de France

Are the helmets in the 2024 tour de france the best on the market or just the companies with the best marketing budget.

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Bang for your buck helmets are one of the biggest upgrades you can make in the gear you ride with. Like your kit, there’s a fashion element but unlike your kit, you can expect years of use out of a good helmet. If performance is more your game, then a helmet costs a fraction of what a wheelset costs but offers as much aero savings. Of course you might also opt to give up a few watts and get better ventilation. Whatever works for you, there’s a great helmet available.

What about the pro peloton though? Are the helmets in the 2024 Tour de France reflective of the brands that consumers choose? I wanted find out so I went through every team taking a look at what helmet sponsors they are working with.

The final tally is surprising. The brand with the most sponsored teams is Ekoi who sponsors Lotto-Dstny, Israel-PremierTech, Cofidis, and Arkéa-B&B Hotels. Number two with half that is a tie between Specialized and HJC each with two teams. Then the rest are one off sponsorships for another fourteen brands. Some of these are helmets I’ve ridden with extensively and some I’ve never seen. Keep reading to see if there’s something you haven’t seen before.

Team Visma-Lease A Bike – Giro

At the top of the model lineup Giro has the Aries Spherical Helmet and the Eclipse Spherical helmet. As evidenced by the name, both use an exclusive technology from MIPS called Spherical. It’s a ball and socket design that does well with Virginia Tech with the Aries currently sitting as the number one helmet .

Although both helmets are still technically current, the Eclipse looks like it’s not long for this world. It’s been out for two years now and is currently on deep discount. Instead, the Aries is the option that’s seeing promotion by Team Visma-Lease A Bike.

The Aries is also a helmet that represents something like what’s happening in the world of aero frames. Although it’s technically not an aero helmet, Giro touts the aero credentials. It’s also light, at 280 grams, as measured in size medium, and an excellent helmet for the hottest days. If you happen to love Team Visma-Lease A Bike there’s even a replica version available .

UAE Team Emirates – Met

Although we are talking about helmets in the 2024 Tour De France, Met is still remembering the Maglia Rosa. To my eye, the Giro Black and Yellow is maybe not the most exciting thing but bright pink certainly sounds fun. You can choose the Met Trenta 3K Carbon or the Met Manta the Maglia Rosa pink if you think you can pull it off.

If you do want either the ventilated Trenta 3K Carbon or the aero Manta, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. If pink is what you’ve got your heart set on, it’s not available in the US right now. Even if another color is more to your liking, and there is also a UA Team Emirates Edition, they run small. If you are at all close to choosing between sizes, pick the bigger one.

More details are available at met-helmets.com

Team Jayco–AlUla – Giant

Unlike almost every helmet brand on this list, Giant only has a single top model called the Giant Rev Pro. Like the Giro Aries, it seems to be straddling the line between aero and ventilated. Our review of it notes that the main use of CFD during design wasn’t to make it the fastest helmet but rather to make sure that it’s both vented and aero enough. Given that I’ve never touched this helmet, check out the full review for more info .

Ineos Grenadiers – Kask

Unlike Giant, Kask has more top-of-the-range helmets than anyone else and they are all aero optimized. The most expensive helmet in the lineup, and most lineups, is the Kask Elemento which uses a carbon fiber plate. Instead of the typical EPS of most helmets, there’s a 1mm thick carbon plate that will shift and move to absorb energy in the event of an impact. It’s a system that seems to work given the 5-star Virginia Tech rating but Kask is also using it to up airflow through the helmet. Although this is an aero helmet, temperature regulation is the big focus.

If you prefer something a bit more traditional, and cheaper, then the Protone Icon or Utopia Y are the typical vented or aero options. The Protone Icon is virtually unchanged since the days of Team Sky dominance so it’s got good visual recognition as the all-around choice. The Utopia Y meanwhile is less recognizable but still does a good job moving air through it while being fast.

You can check out more info on the Kask Elemento in our full review.

Lidl-Trek – Trek

Not to pick favorites here but Trek has a pair of helmets that I wear more than any others. The Ballista MIPS is a helmet that feels among the fastest I’ve ever worn while also being among the lightest at 260 grams in size medium. It does a decent job staying cool even on hot days but the long tail lets you know when you aren’t in an optimal position on the bike. I recently had to replace it after a crash and I opted for the beatle-esque “purple flip” color.

The only problem with the Ballista is that it’s a bit outrageous. It looks out of place on any ride where you aren’t pushing the pace and I tend to also include gravel rides in that. Instead the Velocis MIPS offers a less dramatic silhouette but still has aero credentials plus even better ventilation. It’s the helmet I used to ride the Traka 360 and I’m a huge fan of the angled brow that gives better visibility.

Decathlon-Ag2r La Mondiale Team and Total Energies – HJC

I’ve heard of HJC because it’s my job to hear of such things. Otherwise, it’s not a brand I have ever seen anyone wearing and I’ve never touched an HJC helmet. Part of that is undoubtedly because the brand isn’t available in the US and isn’t well known for cycling helmets even abroad. Although HJC dates back to 1971, and makes over a million helmets a year, the vast majority of them are for motorcycles.

Despite that HJC is sponsoring two teams this year and there are replica edition helmets available for both. You can read more details at HJCsports.com

Bahrain Victorious – Rudy Project

Rudy Project is an Italian company with the Rebel and Nytron at the top of the lineup. Of the two, the Nytron is better known partly because it’s been around for a while. Although the Nytro aero helmet is comfortable, it’s also heavy and it appears that this year Rudy Project is adapting.

The latest helmet to break cover is the Rudy Project Rebel. The Rebel drops a bit of weight, though it’s still not challenging for the lightest helmet out there, through the use of carbon fiber. Just like Kask, Rudy Project is using the carbon to reduce the need for EPS but then Rudy Project leans into sustainability. According to the brand, “the Rebel’s shell is crafted from recycled polycarbonate, with straps and padding also made from recycled materials.” You’ll also notice a new Fidlock buckle not yet seen on other helmets.

You can read more about the brand new Rudy Project Rebel at RudyProject.com

Soudal Quick-Step and Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe – Specialized

Specialized is a marketing machine and I’m surprised to learn that the brand is only sponsoring two World Tour teams. Despite that, the two teams have either the S-Works Evade 3 or the S-Works Prevail 3 as options for aero or vented helmets. In both cases, the light and narrow straps are noticeably different from other brands.

Of the two, the aero focused Evade 3 is the most unique because, despite being an aero helmet, it didn’t come to market focused on aerodynamics. The Specialized point of view is that the Evade 2 was already one of the fastest helmets on the market so making it cooler would be the best use of the brand’s design energy. In my own experience, I’d say Specialized was right to lean that direction as one of the most noticeable features of the S-Works Evade 3 is how much air that top vent flows. Every time I put it on I’m amazed at the feeling.

You can read more about Specialized helmets in our launch coverage of the Evade 3 and Prevail 3 .

Groupama-FDJGroupama-FDJ – Julbo

If you noticed a Julbo helmet among the helmets in the 2024 Tour De France and wondered why you’d never heard of it, you aren’t alone. I didn’t know that Julbo made a helmet and it turns out that’s not an oversight. The Julbo Finisher Evo is a brand new helmet announced a week ago. As expected from mid-priced glasses maker Julbo, an integrated eyewear storage system is one of the few bullet point features.

Other than the glasses storage, the Julbo Finisher Evo looks to be more of a ventilated helmet than an aero play. Julbo calls it the “most aerodynamic road helmet on the market” but includes an asterisk. In order to see those aerodynamic advantages you’d need the “modular speedshell” installed and UCI rules are very specific when stating that “Adding a removable cover is not allowed…” and “No material of any kind may be added to the helmet (tape, surface treatments, etc.).”  Still, most of us aren’t governed by the UCI and those kinds of covers are great in the winter.

Adding to the speedshell and glasses storage, the other details are fairly standard. Julbo is using MIPS Air Node for rotational impact protection plus there’s language discussing a 360-degree fit system. What you won’t find, yet, is a price and given that Julbo is often about exceptional value this number could be quite low when it’s revealed.

Check out Julbo.com for more information.

Alpecin-Deceuninck and Movistar – Canyon and Abus

This is a bit of an odd one given that there are two teams with two sponsors clumped together. What’s happening is that Alpecin-Deceuninck is a Canyon sponsored team who uses the Gamechanger 2.0 helmet. Movistar Team on the other hand is an Abus sponsored team who uses the Gamechanger 2.0 helmet. Notice anything odd? Yeah the two teams are both using an Abus helmet called the Gamechanger 2.0. There’s no difference between them despite the Canyon branding on one of them.

In terms of the actual Gamechanger 2.0 helmet, this is one I’d always written off. I’d thought that it was playing at aero looks without any actual aero credentials. Then I spent time riding with one at Sea Otter this year. I also had a chance to talk with Abus about the helmet and I got quite a lesson on the obsessiveness that the designers applied to the aero credentials. The top vent alone went through over a dozen 3D printed prototypes to get it just right. The end result is a comfortable and aero helmet that’s reasonably light as well. The look won’t be for everyone but it’s at least designed that way with purpose.

Check out Abus.com for more info on the Gamechanger 2.0

EF Education-Easypost – POC

POC has been getting a lot of press recently for new and innovative helmets. Lachlan Morton was on the top step of the Unbound 200 podium with the POC Procen Air and I wrote a follow up article about what it’s like to ride in the Proceen Air . This time though, the Proceen Air isn’t getting much use. Instead there’s a brand new helmet from POC that hasn’t seen a wide release so far.

Although my colleague Alvin Holbrook was on-site looking for unrelease tour tech , he wasn’t fast enough to catch a shot of the new POC helmet. The only thing we know is what we can see in pictures that show a slight update to the older POC design language. If you take a POC Ventral MIPS and change up the vents a bit plus add some carbon fiber, you might have something close to the new helmet. Whatever it is, we can only guess for now.

Lotto-Dstny, Israel-PremierTech, Cofidis, Arkéa-B&B Hotels – Ekoi

French brand Ekoi is the company with the most teams sponsored this year. Is that because they are the best helmets around? Hard to tell but the top helmet in the lineup is the Helmet Aerodinamica that came to life with design help from Pininfarina.

This is a helmet that in some ways seems to reference a similar design language as the Trek Ballista MIPS but the two are also quite different. While the Trek is all angles and numbers, the Pininfarina design language is closer to a mid-century modern interpretation of a similar long tail TT ancestor. Ekoi doesn’t give any aero details but is clear that it’s a result of extensive tunnel testing. In my experience wearing it, it’s less likely to catch air with the turn of your head and it’s heavier with more focus on comfort details. The thick straps and magnetic buckle don’t save weight but they do make it a pleasure to wear.

It’s also worth noting that Ekoi is a reliable budget option despite high quality. An aero helmet for the $250 price point that the Helmet Aerodinamica is currently selling at is basically unheard of.

You can find more info at Ekoi.com .

Intermarché-Wanty – Uvex

Don’t tell anyone but I’ve been wearing a Uvex Rise Pro MIPS a ton over the last few months despite it’s lack of availability in the US. If I’m honest I grabbed it initially because I don’t have a lot of white helmets to match white sunglasses. I’ve kept using it because it absolutely does not move on your head. This is similar to the Kask Elemento but without the rather odd front pad that the Kask has. As good as that helmet is though, I suspect it’s not that fast. Get moving quick and it makes a lot of racket in the wind.

It would seem I’m not wrong in that assessment as Intermarché-Wanty has actually been wearing a brand new Uvex helmet called the Uvex Surge Aero MIPS. This is another helmet that seems to run afoul of the UCI rule preventing add-on shells and yet there are pictures with the vents covered. Perhaps there’s some loophole I’m not aware of but either way, the new helmet looks very similar to the Rise Pro.

It would seem that the Surge Aero takes the Rise Pro design and pairs it back plus adds the shell. The Rise Pro uses a bridge through the center which presumably makes it more aero but also less vented. If you reduces that to the bare minimum then added the optional shell, you’d likely end up with the Surge Aero. Given how good the Rise Pro is, I’d call this a good thing. It’s also a bargain if you don’t live in the US and can actually purchase it.

You can find more info at uvex-sports.com

Team DSM Firmenich-Post NL – Scott

The latest Scott helmet you will find lurking with other helmets in the 2024 Tour De France is the Scott Cadence Plus. It’s an aero helmet with a price that even undercuts, slightly, the previously unheard of $250 price point. One of the best features though, isn’t something you’ll see in the tour.

The Scott Cadence Plus is one of only a few helmets available with a quality light that doesn’t get in the way. In the recent review, Alvin Holbrook does a great job summing up the positives and negatives but the arc of the story meant not many words about the light. That happens when you are trying to tell a concise story so I’ll just highlight it here. For the rest of the details, jump over to see what  Holbrook has to say in his full Scott Cadence Plus review .

Astana Qazaqstan – Limar

If there’s any helmet among the helmets in the 2024 Tour de France that stand out as special it might be from Limar. Marc Cavendish was wearing the Limar Atlas when he pulled off his historic 35th Tour de France stage victory . It’s a little hard to recognize it because of the Monster energy paint scheme but it’s definitely the one on his head as he raised his hands in victory.

I won’t try to tell you that Cavendish was successful because of the air atlas but it obviously didn’t hurt. For those of us not trying to put our names in the victory books, the Air Atlas is still a great helmet. The most notable detail is the “UFO” which is a clip on tail that extends the rear of the helmet and transforms it from the lightest aero helmet on the market to not quite lights but faster. You can see Cavendish has it installed as he got caught for drafting so it would seem that it is useful.

I’m kind of joking about the UFO. In real life, you likely won’t ever remove it. It takes away nothing from the air flow when it’s installed and while it weighs 26 grams, it only puts the Air Atlas 7 grams over the Trek Ballista MIPS. Limar would likely save more weight getting rid of the padding on the strap and the magnetic buckle but both are details that make this helmet a comfortable aero option.

You can read more at Limar.com .

Uno-X Mobility – Sweet Protection

Whenever I think about Sweet Protection it tends to be in relation to Alexi Vermeulen, who I tend to end up riding with somewhat often, or Pas Normal which makes some of my favorite kits. For most people, Sweet Protection immediately brings visions of uhm… Spaceballs (the kinder shape reference) aero helmets. Sweet Protection doesn’t just make weird TT helmets though. The brand also has an excellent pair of top-shelf road bike helmets.

The Sweet Protection Falconer 2Vi and Falconer Aero 2Vi are really the same helmet. One of them has a number of the vents covered and one of them leaves them open but otherwise, there’s no difference. In both cases, the Sweet Protection helmets fly a bit under the radar. They don’t have standout details in any one specific area and yet the whole design comes together in a cohesive way. They are #2 on the Virginia Tech rankings, do an excellent job at holding glasses stashed on your helmet, and are overall great all-around helmets.

If you care about color choices, that alone might be enough to have you check out the Falconer variants. Sweet protection offers 8 color options and Pas Normal offers another 3. You can check out more details at SweetProtection.com or PASNormalstudios.com

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In What Year Were Helmets Made Mandatory For Pro Cyclists

The helmet rule for professional cyclists was brought by the UCI in 2003 following the death of Andrei Kivlev during the Paris-Nice race.

When did helmets become compulsory in pro cycling?

Mandatory helmet laws were first introduced in Victoria in July 1990, followed in January 1991 by laws for adult cyclists in New South Wales and all age-groups in Tasmania.

When did helmets become compulsory in Tour de France?

After Kivilev’s death, the UCI made the wearing of helmets compulsory. They had previously tried to introduce this requirement in 1991, but some riders protested this at the Paris–Nice race, so the rule was not introduced.

Are helmets mandatory in the Tour de France?

Such is the increase in protection, helmets are mandatory at UCI sanctioned events, meaning all riders at the Tour de France are required to wear one. But long gone are the days of leather ‘hairnet’ helmets; today’s helmets are required to pass stringent safety tests.

When did wearing a helmet become a law?

This, finally, brings me to motorcycle helmet law, which has been hotly debated since it became compulsory to wear one in 1973. It must be acknowledged that wearing a crash helmet on a motorcycle is good sense.

When did wearing a helmet become mandatory in Australia?

Australia was the first country to make wearing helmets while cycling mandatory. Laws were introduced between 1990 and 1992 by Australian States and Territories following campaigning by various groups, including the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

When was the bicycle helmet invented?

Then in 1975, Bell Auto parts invented the first real helmet for cyclists. It consisted of a hard plastic shell padded with a foam-like material.

When did the Tour de France start using teams?

The 1930 Tour de France was the 24th edition of the Tour de France, taking place from 2 to 27 July. It consisted of 21 stages over 4,822 km (2,996 mi). The 24th tour de France introduced a new format to team racing; teams were organised by country with ten riders per team.1930 Tour de France. Race details Winning time 172h 12′ 16″ Results.

Why does Greg Van Avermaet wear a gold helmet?

Following the tradition of previous champions Samuel Sanchez and Alexandre Vinokourov, Van Avermaet opted to go for gold accents to remind the peloton of his success including the BMC bike he rode in his time at BMC Racing.

Do pro riders use MIPS?

Most of the team use the new Rev Pro helmet, but a few riders have used the Pursuit aero helmet on the faster days. Both use MIPS to provide increased protection in the event of a crash.

What helmets do EF pro cycling wear?

POC – EF Pro Cycling. POC has been the team’s helmet and eyewear sponsor since 2014.

Is it a legal requirement to wear a helmet on a bicycle?

Most parents, when taking their children out into the street to use their bike or scooter, require them to wear a helmet but it is not compulsory to do so. On one view, riding a bike out on a road or street is likely to be more dangerous than either of these activities and the risk of serious injury far greater.

When did wearing a crash helmets become compulsory UK?

When did crash helmets become compulsory? The UK crash helmet law was introduced on 7 February 1973 and debated at the House of Commons on 5 April 1973. The law was finally put into operation on 1 June 1973.

Are bike helmets compulsory in Qld?

Bicycle helmets An approved bicycle helmet means a helmet that complies with AS 2063 or AS/NZS 2063. If you carry a passenger on your bicycle, they must also wear an approved helmet, securely fitted and fastened. However, if they are a paying passenger on a 3 or 4 wheeled bicycle, they do not have to wear a helmet.

What was the first bike helmet made of?

Around the 1880s, cyclists already gathered in clubs started to talk about the inherent accidents and this led to the first cycling helmet, made from a variety of heartwood, some sort of cork. This was a brittle material, but however it was the best solution.

What was the first helmet?

The oldest known use of helmets was by Assyrian soldiers in 900 BC. They wore thick leather or bronze helmets to protect the head from blunt objects, sword blows and arrows in combat. Soldiers still wear helmets, now often made of lightweight plastic material, to protect the head from bullets and shell fragments.

When did the Tour de France start in 2021?

Tour de France 2021 schedule. The Tour de France will begin in Brest on June 26 and will consist of 21 total days of biking with two rest days mixed in. The entire event will be carried on NBCSN, except for Stage 14, which will be on NBC.

What year was the first Tour de France?

July 1, 1903.

When was the Tour de France not held?

It was the first Tour since 1939, having been cancelled during World War II, although some Tour de France-like races had been held during World War II. Because the previous races had been canceled, there was no real favourite for the final victory.1947 Tour de France. Race details Winning time 148h 11′ 25″ Results.

Can you run in the Tour de France?

The race is essentially run for amateurs but it’s open to anyone 18 years or over on race day. (Younger riders can enter with parental permission).

What helmet do Jumbo-visma wear?

In 2020 Team Jumbo-Visma used the Lazer Volante in time trials. After a lot of testing and measuring in the wind tunnel, Lazer and the team achieved the best result.

Is MIPS worth the extra money?

MIPS helmets provide an extra degree of safety for all bike riders. So if you’re ready to replace your old helmet, the extra $20 or so to upgrade from a non-MIPS to MIPS-equipped model is well-worth the price.

Can you add MIPS to a helmet?

Adding Mips® safety system to a new or existing helmet range is a great step towards offering helmet users added safety intended to help reduce rotational motion.

What helmet does Mark Cavendish use?

The Specialized S-Works Evade Helmet Cavendish uses a Tri-Fix web splitter for added comfort, 4X DryLite webbing is light and soft and Instrap webbing reduces weight and adds protection.

What helmet does Chris Froome wear?

He has long ridden Kask helmets and Sidi shoes, and most recently, Castelli kit.

What helmets do team ineos use?

KASK Helmets – the new benchmark in helmet comfort, style and performance – are delighted to be involved with Team INEOS.

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2023 Tour de France Helmets Brands and Models Guide

One of the most visible gear the Tour de France riders use is the helmet, besides their bikes and sunglasses . Many brands are known to release new models just in time for the Tour de France to gain maximum publicity. After all, the Tour de France is the pinnacle cycling race of the year.

Each team is provided with three types of helmets ;

• Aero helmets for maximizing aerodynamics and speeds. These are commonly used on flat and sprint finish stages and have minimal air vents to allow the air to flow smoothly through the helmet surface.
• Lightweight helmets are all about weight and breathability and are preferred for hilly and mountainous stages where each gram matters. These helmets have up to 20 air vents for maximum ventilation to cool down the riders.
• Time trial (TT) helmets are only used during time trials . Many models have just a handful of air vents (if any) as the helmet is designed to maximize aerodynamics.

All the helmet models are the brand’s top-of-the-line and/or latest models. Depending on the brands and models, they can cost anywhere from $200 to $400.

In 2023, there will be 16 bike helmet brands present at the Tour de France.

Ekoi (4 teams) and Specialized (3 teams) helmets are the most represented, followed by Abus (2 teams). The notable helmet brands absent are Bell and Giro.

One of the most visible gears at Tour de France 🇫🇷 is the riders' helmets besides their bikes 🚴 and sunglasses 🕶️. But did you know the most popular helmet brand at the race is one that not many know? It's not Giro, Kask or POC. pic.twitter.com/NoEv2AWDEu — Mr. Mamil (@MrMamil) July 2, 2023

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Competitive Cyclist (US) is doing a 20% off POC helmets until the end of the Tour de France (23/7/2023). Find out more here .

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