bicycle helmets

Riders' skull protectors

Bicycle helmets are protective headgear designed to reduce the risk of head injury during cycling accidents.

They typically feature a hard outer shell over impact-absorbing foam, with ventilation holes and an adjustable strap system.

Many jurisdictions require children to wear them, though laws for adults vary.

She always makes her kids wear bicycle helmets.

The term also appears in debates about cycling safety, personal freedom, and urban transportation policy.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G