Properly using a helmet

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:

Bike helmet fit

  • 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.