1. The front is almost touching your eyebrows.
2. The helmet is level across the top of your head.
3. The side buckles are right below your earlobes.
4. The side straps straddle your ears.
5. The chin strap is fastened tight enough to allow only ONE of your fingers to squeeze between it and your skin.

• Saved your brain once in a crash, then it did its job, and it's time to retire it to the trash and buy your head a new one.

• Was purchased over five years ago, get an opinion about getting a new one to protect you.  If over ten years ago, you are likely overdue for a new helmet.

• Makes your head really hot even when the weather isn't really hot, then count the number of vents on your helmet, and go buy yourself a helmet with more vents in it and sweat wicking pads to keep you cooler.

• Gives you a "bad hair day" look, then bring along a great-looking baseball cap to cover your hair after the ride.

For More Information About Helmets:

• The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute

• World Health Organization Helmet Intiative

• Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute: Cheap vs Expensive Bicycle Helmets

"Ride safe and as often as you can"
Kristine Poelzer, TCBC Ride Leader