Helmets come in all kinds of colors and styles. Some even have stickers you can put on the helmet. With all these choices you can easily find one that fits your own style. A bicycle accident can happen to you at any time no matter how close to home you are. If you are in an accident or fall off your bike, a helmet will help keep your head safe from injury.
Bicycle helmets save lives, but only if they are worn.
Each year more than a thousand people are killed in bike accidents in North America, and up to 50 percent of those deaths could have been prevented if the bike riders had worn helmets. Today's bike helmets are lightweight, comfortable and cool in hot weather. They're available in a wide variety of colors, shapes and styles-so even the most hard to please youngsters are assured of finding ones that meet with their approval. When selecting a helmet for your child at your local sporting goods store or bicycle retailer, find a helmet that fits his or her head comfortably without shifting or falling off. The helmet should sit level and not rock back and forth or side to side.