Wearing a properly fitted bike helmet can drastically reduce your risk of head and facial injuries if you’re involved in a crash. Always wear a helmet while riding a bicycle.
How to properly fit a bike helmet:
- Your helmet should sit level on your head, not tilted backward, to fully protect your forehead
- When you shake your head from side to side, your helmet should not move more than 1/2″
- You should be able to see the visor of your helmet, if you have one, when you look forward
- The straps on the side of your head should form a V just under your ear lobes
Bike Helmet Safety info:
Harvard’s Commuter Choice info – https://www.transportation.harvard.edu/commuterchoice/bike/safety-and-maintenance
Want to add a store to the list? Email bikes@hsph.harvard.edu.