Keep Your Head Intact

Keep your head intact - wear a cycle helmet

'Are cycle helmets safe?'

Accidents involving bicycles cause many serious injuries. It is estimated that there are 90,000 accidents on the road every year involving bicycles and 100,000 off the road.

More than half of these accidents involve children.

It is widely accepted that cycle helmets reduce head injury in accidents. Studies suggest that helmets reduce head injury by 85%, brain injury by 88% and severe brain injury by 75%.

YOU PROBABLY BELIEVE THAT IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO BUY A CYCLE HELMET BUT CAN YOU BE SURE THAT THE HELMET WILL GIVE YOU SOME EXTRA PROTECTION?

This website provides details of a study conducted in Northern Ireland where 77% cycle helmets did not comply with the relevant standard. Details can also be accessed relating to the promotional material that was designed as a result of the study which gives tips on choosing and wearing helmets.