How to Choose the Safest Bike Helmet

Aero? Check. Ventilation? Sweet design and color? Check! Safety? While not yet a standard the new technology for bike helmets is MIPs (Multi Directional Impact Protection System). Modern helmets do a good job of reducing linear force impacts. Helmets with MIPS also help reduce rotational force impact. Wearing a helmet is like insurance and helmets with MIPS gives you double coverage. Studies show that helmets with MIPS reduces the strain of impact on the brain by 13-37%. Giro, Kask, Bell and many others are now offering great lids with this tech. If you don't have one yet, it is time to upgrade.