How To Purchase a Helmet

The purchase of a bike helmet has three main parts:

The type of materials used to make the helmet and number of vents. The lighter the helmet, the more expensive. A general rule of thumb is the more vents, the more air flowing through the helmet, the cooler it will be.

Who is the manufacturer? While you might ask why that makes a difference, the reason is each manufacturer fits a different type of head. Some are round, some are deep, some are oval, some are for racing, mountain biking, or recreational. So if you are going to wear the helmet for a long time it better be comfortable.

Lastly, make sure the helmet has the proper certifications, so that when you really need it, it will actually accomplish the mission, protect your head.

Stephen McCarthy
Gear and Training

Welcome to TRIA's Your Cycling

Thanks for stopping by!

Although we're best known for our Nature Valley Grand Prix pro stage race, the Great River Energy Bicycle Festival is a celebration of all forms of cycling. Cycling is one of the most popular forms of recreation in the country. If you're reading this, you're probably one of us.

The Your Cycling blog, sponsored by the TRIA Orthopedic Center, is being created to help you get more out of your cycling. We've assembled a panel of nationally known experts (and a few knuckle heads, like your truly) who will blog on subjects ranging from training programs to nutrition to sports psychology to cycling techniques. Whether you're a novice rider or a hammerhead, you'll learn a lot from these folks and will be a better cyclist for it.

So go out and ride your bike (it's Spring!), but stop back often. Or, better yet, subscribe to the RSS feed.

David LaPorte
Great River Energy Bicycle Festival