Bicycle Helmet

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Protects your brain. A bicycle helmet is made with a hard outer shell and soft foam inside that absorbs the energy from bumps and crashes. This protects your brain and skull from serious injuries.

Designed for vision. Unlike some other helmets, bicycle helmets are made to let you see everything around you, including things to the side. This helps you stay aware of cars, pedestrians, and other dangers while riding.

Shaped for speed. Bicycle helmets have a sleek shape that reduces air resistance as you pedal faster. Some helmets are even shaped to help you go a tiny bit faster on the bike.

Reduces impact force. When you crash, the helmet cushions the blow and spreads the force across a wider area of your head. This means your head experiences much less sudden impact than it would without a helmet.

Tested for safety. Bicycle helmets are tested by scientists to make sure they actually protect riders. They drop helmets from different heights and angles to check that the foam and shell do their job.