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WIRED
2 days ago
- Automotive
- WIRED
How to Buy a Bike Helmet
One of the best parts of owning a bicycle is shopping for all the gear and accessories that you need to go along with it, from bike lights to stay visible on the streets to bike locks to keep it safe when you're at the shop. But no piece of equipment is more important than a bike helmet. But does buying a more expensive helmet mean you get more protection? What features do you need for what you intend to do, and how often do you have to replace it? And what the heck does MIPS mean? Let me walk you through the jargon and help you make sure your brain stays safe in your skull. What Type of Helmet Do I Need? Photograph: Michael Venutolo-Mantovani That depends on the kind of riding you do. If you just ride 1 to 5 miles on city streets to work, a commuter or everyday helmet is fine. Some have more or less ventilation or look more or less cool. Others, like the Thousand Chapter MIPS ($145), have commuter-friendly features, like a punch-out hole that lets you lock up your helmet with your bike. If you're a road cyclist, you need a road helmet like the Kask Utopia Y ($300), which takes aerodynamics, ventilation, and weight into account. A road helmet has to help you go against the wind, keep sweat from dripping into your eyes, and be comfortable for long hours of riding. Mountain biking helmets like the Smith Forefront 2 ($270) cover the back of the skull and often have a visor, and sometimes even include clips to fasten eye protection or googles. How to Fit Your Helmet The best way to buy a helmet is also the best way to buy a bike: Try it on. Most helmets today come with a dial system at the rear of the helmet, allowing the rider to adjust their helmets for a more precise fit than ever before. The adage goes 'low, level, snug': Your helmet should sit level on your head and cover almost all of your forehead. A good rule of thumb is that your index finger should fit in the space between your eyebrows and your helmet. Anything more and the helmet isn't sitting on your head properly. The strap should be snug enough beneath your chin that you shouldn't be able to easily fit a finger between your jaw and the strap. You should also not be able to move the helmet more than an inch or so in any direction. What Is Mips? If you've bought a new bike helmet any time in the last few years, you've no doubt noticed a tiny yellow logo with the word 'Mips' printed on it somewhere on the helmet's shell. Mips is an acronym that stands for 'Multi-directional Impact Protection System.' It's an in-helmet system that reduces the rotational impact that is common during most crashes. An inner webbing—what the brand calls its 'low-friction layer'—fits snug to your head. This webbing is connected to the helmet's outer shell with a series of fasteners. The low-friction layer and the helmet's outer shell are able to move independently of one another. If you crash while wearing a Mips helmet, the mobility of the low-friction layer works to redirect the rotational forces of impact away from the head. Mips was developed in the mid-1990s, when Swedish brain surgeon Hans von Holst realized that contemporary helmets weren't doing enough to protect against brain damage. Von Holst noticed that helmets were designed and tested for impacts at straight angles. However, cyclists very rarely have head-on impacts from a crash. Von Holst and his team began to test impacts from a variety of angles to develop a system that could rotate within the helmet, thereby diffusing the force of impact from the head.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Tour de France's new Montmartre climb could be a game changer. It sparks controversy
FILE -Mads Pedersen, of Denmark, right, leads Attila Valter, of Hungary,, Remco Evenepoel, of Belgium, and Felix Grossschartner, of Kazakhstan, as they ride past the Sacre Coeur basilica, during the men's road cycling event, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Zawya
Like Riding Through a Masterpiece: Over 2,000 Cyclists Chase Their Dreams in Changping!
BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 May 2025 - On May 18, the final race day of the 2025 China Road Cycling League (Beijing Changping) and the Changping International Road Cycling Challenge took place. More than 2,000 professional cyclists and enthusiasts gathered in Changping to compete in the men's, women's, and mass-participation individual races along a scenic cycling route that seemed like a living painting. As a pioneering event that blends a national-level cycling league with locally inspired races, this successful gathering marks a milestone in Changping's pursuit of becoming the "Beijing Cycling Demonstration Zone." Jointly hosted by the Chinese Cycling Association and the Changping District People's Government, with support from the Changping District Sports Bureau, the event aims to use competitive sports as a bridge to connect the district's ecological landscapes and cultural heritage, setting a new benchmark for the integrated development of "sports + cultural tourism." At 8:30 a.m., the sound of a whistle signaled the official start of the race. Participants in each category dashed from the starting line, chasing the wind and their dreams amid Changping's natural beauty, reveling in the joy of sport. Crowds lined the route, cheering enthusiastically for the riders and creating a vibrant, electric atmosphere. The day's route extended up to 181.1 kilometers. Riders in the men's, women's, and amateur races set off from the Nanshao Cultural Plaza in Changping and battled along a course that spanned eight towns and subdistricts. The route passed through key roads such as Chaoxin Road, East Reservoir Road, Chichang Road, Huaichang Road, Wangbai Road, and Taoxia Road, linking riverside scenery, tree-lined tunnels, terraced hillsides adorned with wildflowers, and fragrant orchards. It was hailed as a "mobile exhibition gallery" of Changping's all-encompassing cultural and tourism experience. While cyclists enjoyed the sweeping views of Changping's natural beauty at full speed, spectators along the route immersed themselves in the region's cultural charm through themed tourism activities. According to reports, the event lasted four days starting from May 15. In the earlier stages, the men's and women's individual time trials, as well as the mixed team time trial, took place in Liucun Town. The race course, designed to wind through the mountainous terrain of Liucun, started at Liucun Primary School and passed by the shimmering waters of Wangjiayuan Reservoir, the ancient charm of Baiyangcheng Village, and the lush landscapes of the "Hundred-Mile Corridor." As the cyclists raced through these areas, they were treated to a poetic panorama of the countryside on the outskirts of Beijing. The urban circuit elimination race for amateur riders was set along the "Round Ming Tombs Reservoir" route. This course blended the lush mountains of the Yanshan range, the sparkling waters of the reservoir, and the profound cultural heritage of the Ming Tombs. It offered participants an immersive experience of Changping's unique identity as a place of "mountains, waters, city, and tombs." The cycling race served not only as a platform for cyclist competition, but also as a key branding event to boost the integration of culture, tourism, and sports in the Changping region. With more than 3,000 participants in total, the event marked a major initiative in Changping's efforts to establish itself as a "cycling-friendly city." It also served as a vivid example of integrated development across sectors such as culture, tourism, agriculture, business, and sports. With 48.7% of its territory covered in forest and over 60% designated as mountainous, Changping offers an ideal terrain for cycling events. In recent years, the district has proposed a strategic goal of becoming a "Beijing Cycling Demonstration Zone," integrating road accessibility, facility friendliness, industry support, cultural integration, and service excellence into the urban development blueprint. Leveraging its outstanding geographical resources, Changping has developed a "one-horizontal and four-vertical" cycling route network. It has introduced routes such as the Ming Tombs Reservoir loop and the "Green Oxygen Art Tour of Changping," and established 141 officially designated cycling service stations. High-level events like the Western Loop Cycling Race have also been successfully held, significantly driving the integrated development of culture, tourism, agriculture, commerce, and sports. The cycling economy in the region is now thriving with new vitality. As a cycling event that merges a national-level league with regional specialty races, the successful hosting of this event marks a significant step forward in Changping's journey toward becoming a "Beijing Cycling Demonstration Zone." In the future, Changping will continue to integrate its ecological, cultural, and industrial resources. Using the demonstration zone as a strategic platform, the district will harness the event's ability to attract traffic and stimulate consumption, transforming audience engagement into economic momentum. This will inject fresh energy into Beijing's—and the nation's—culture-tourism-sports economy, helping the "wheels" of integrated development roll even farther. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Changping Information Office
Associated Press
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Like Riding Through a Masterpiece: Over 2,000 Cyclists Chase Their Dreams in Changping!
BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 May 2025 - On May 18, the final race day of the 2025 China Road Cycling League (Beijing Changping) and the Changping International Road Cycling Challenge took place. More than 2,000 professional cyclists and enthusiasts gathered in Changping to compete in the men's, women's, and mass-participation individual races along a scenic cycling route that seemed like a living painting. On May 18, the final race day of the 2025 China Road Cycling League (Beijing Changping) and the Changping International Road Cycling Challenge took place. As a pioneering event that blends a national-level cycling league with locally inspired races, this successful gathering marks a milestone in Changping's pursuit of becoming the 'Beijing Cycling Demonstration Zone.' Jointly hosted by the Chinese Cycling Association and the Changping District People's Government, with support from the Changping District Sports Bureau, the event aims to use competitive sports as a bridge to connect the district's ecological landscapes and cultural heritage, setting a new benchmark for the integrated development of 'sports + cultural tourism.' At 8:30 a.m., the sound of a whistle signaled the official start of the race. Participants in each category dashed from the starting line, chasing the wind and their dreams amid Changping's natural beauty, reveling in the joy of sport. Crowds lined the route, cheering enthusiastically for the riders and creating a vibrant, electric atmosphere. The day's route extended up to 181.1 kilometers. Riders in the men's, women's, and amateur races set off from the Nanshao Cultural Plaza in Changping and battled along a course that spanned eight towns and subdistricts. The route passed through key roads such as Chaoxin Road, East Reservoir Road, Chichang Road, Huaichang Road, Wangbai Road, and Taoxia Road, linking riverside scenery, tree-lined tunnels, terraced hillsides adorned with wildflowers, and fragrant orchards. It was hailed as a 'mobile exhibition gallery' of Changping's all-encompassing cultural and tourism experience. While cyclists enjoyed the sweeping views of Changping's natural beauty at full speed, spectators along the route immersed themselves in the region's cultural charm through themed tourism activities. According to reports, the event lasted four days starting from May 15. In the earlier stages, the men's and women's individual time trials, as well as the mixed team time trial, took place in Liucun Town. The race course, designed to wind through the mountainous terrain of Liucun, started at Liucun Primary School and passed by the shimmering waters of Wangjiayuan Reservoir, the ancient charm of Baiyangcheng Village, and the lush landscapes of the 'Hundred-Mile Corridor.' As the cyclists raced through these areas, they were treated to a poetic panorama of the countryside on the outskirts of Beijing. The urban circuit elimination race for amateur riders was set along the 'Round Ming Tombs Reservoir' route. This course blended the lush mountains of the Yanshan range, the sparkling waters of the reservoir, and the profound cultural heritage of the Ming Tombs. It offered participants an immersive experience of Changping's unique identity as a place of 'mountains, waters, city, and tombs.' On May 18, the final race day of the 2025 China Road Cycling League (Beijing Changping) and the Changping International Road Cycling Challenge took place. The cycling race served not only as a platform for cyclist competition, but also as a key branding event to boost the integration of culture, tourism, and sports in the Changping region. With more than 3,000 participants in total, the event marked a major initiative in Changping's efforts to establish itself as a 'cycling-friendly city.' It also served as a vivid example of integrated development across sectors such as culture, tourism, agriculture, business, and sports. With 48.7% of its territory covered in forest and over 60% designated as mountainous, Changping offers an ideal terrain for cycling events. In recent years, the district has proposed a strategic goal of becoming a 'Beijing Cycling Demonstration Zone,' integrating road accessibility, facility friendliness, industry support, cultural integration, and service excellence into the urban development blueprint. Leveraging its outstanding geographical resources, Changping has developed a 'one-horizontal and four-vertical' cycling route network. It has introduced routes such as the Ming Tombs Reservoir loop and the 'Green Oxygen Art Tour of Changping,' and established 141 officially designated cycling service stations. High-level events like the Western Loop Cycling Race have also been successfully held, significantly driving the integrated development of culture, tourism, agriculture, commerce, and sports. The cycling economy in the region is now thriving with new vitality. As a cycling event that merges a national-level league with regional specialty races, the successful hosting of this event marks a significant step forward in Changping's journey toward becoming a 'Beijing Cycling Demonstration Zone.' In the future, Changping will continue to integrate its ecological, cultural, and industrial resources. Using the demonstration zone as a strategic platform, the district will harness the event's ability to attract traffic and stimulate consumption, transforming audience engagement into economic momentum. This will inject fresh energy into Beijing's—and the nation's—culture-tourism-sports economy, helping the 'wheels' of integrated development roll even farther. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Irish Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Sam Bennett finishes sixth in Giro d'Italia fourth stage
Sam Bennett showed promising speed on stage four of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday but was left frustrated after being blocked in during the final sprint. He tried to follow race leader Mads Pedersen when the Dane launched his sprint but was briefly hemmed in by another rider. Once space opened up Bennett rapidly closed in on those in front of him but had to stop sprinting when Pedersen drifted towards the roadside banner. Bennett placed sixth behind the winner Casper van Uden. He rued a split-second decision not to follow his Decathlon AG2R la Mondiale leadout man Tord Gudmestad. 'The first sprint of a grand tour is always chaotic,' said Bennett. READ MORE 'We got into a good enough position, into the last left hand bend Tord came up on the inside. I should have followed him but I saw Pedersen starting to go. I thought, 'I'll follow this and hopefully it opens' and it never opened up.' Bennett has changed his training approach under guidance from his coach Stephen Barrett. They have favoured more high torque work, something from which he can take encouragement based on his speed in his constrained sprint on Tuesday. He will hope for a clearer run to the line on Thursday's stage, which is expected to be the next opportunity for a big sprint. For now though he wishes he made a different decision on Tuesday. 'It was my misjudgement, I should have followed Tord,' he said. 'We said at the beginning that we would keep following each other. It never opened up for me. It was my mistake.' Pedersen continues to lead the race overall.
