When head protection first came out in the form of those stuffed leather 'straps' that were called hairnets, not a lot of people took to them.
But, when Eddie Merckx put one on, things changed fast even though they didn't appear as if they would be much help in asphalt contact.
Then those ugly styrofoam buckets appeared ...
They were horrid but the safety factor was obvious, especially after a few people hit the road and were able to count the fingers being held in front of them.
That opened the flood gates. Safety soon morphed into style and function into fashion...
(not that there's anything wrong with that!)
There’s not much else that can compare to riding behind a fit and toned female cyclist...
It’s why I almost finished last in my category at Sea Otter a few years back...
Oh, and thanks for the cycling helmet history.
Bay,
Thanks for the post.
Any insights/commentary on Bradley Wiggins not being selected to be part of Tour team.
Correct me if I’m wrong, am going from a brief blurb in our local Fla paper sports section.