Cycle Helmets do not prevent accidents but if an accident does happen, they prevent injury to the most important part of the body - the head.

Wearing a helmet reduces the risk of serious injury and could even save your life.

When choosing a helmet look for the following recognised safety standards:

BS6863 - British Standard

AS2063 - Australian Standard

ANS1Z90.4 - American Standard

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It is just as important to ensure the helmet is fitted correctly and worn correctly, and remember a helmet is designed to absorb only one impact.  If you drop your helmet from anything over a metre in height then replace it, because it will no longer protect you in a collision.