Helmets are fun

   Today I'd like to tell you about Helmets. I like to say that "wearing a helmet is the difference between getting up and waking up". What I mean is that if you wear your helmet and you have an incident you get up, wipe off a scrape or two and keep riding. If you are not wearing one you could wake up in the hospital with the doctor waving a flashlight in your eyes telling you about your concussion and that you have to stay the hospital overnight for observation.
    When my friends and I go riding we always wear helmets. I remember several times when we would meet for a ride and one of us was rummaging around our car as the others waited. Of course we told the others that we had forgotten our helmet and to go on without us. We would then go home to get our helmet and ride alone that day. Each of us has done this more that once.
   There are three thing to keep in mind when purchasing a new helmet.
1st     FIT!    If it doesn't fit well and comfortable you won't wear it.
2nd & 3rd switch places per the individual. They are: price and color.
Some people don't have a lot of money so price becomes 2nd and some want their helmet to match the color of their bike so color is 2nd. I have had many helmets in my time and some last longer than others.
    When is the best time to get a new one?
If the hard foam inside comes apart when you rub it, time to replace. If the outer shell is coming away from the foam again time to replace. If your helmet is cracked or broken in any way you should replace it with a new one. Most companies say you should replace your helmet every 5 years even if it appears to be ok. If you have any further questions please go to your local bike shop and ask the salespeople what they think. They can be a wealth of information. My favorite thing about wearing a helmet is helmet hair.

Keep on Pedaling    

Thanks Marco