cycling helmet

Vented head guard

A cycling helmet is a protective headpiece worn by bicyclists, designed to absorb impact and reduce head injuries in crashes.

Most feature a hard outer shell over foam padding, with ventilation holes and an adjustable strap.

Many jurisdictions require them for children, and competitive cycling mandates their use: Always wear your cycling helmet, even on short rides.

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Opposites
head protection vs. exposure

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Lacking head protection

bareheaded · helmetless

protective equipment type

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Protective headgear for worksites

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G