More and more Spaniards use personal mobility vehicles and the bicycle to travel through the urban roads of the cities of Spain, since the commitment of many municipalities in recent years has been the creation of bike lanes to satisfy the needs of citizens.
This paradigm shift in Spanish urban mobility has come with some doubts among the drivers of these ecological vehicles, for example, regarding the question of whether to wear a helmet or not. The General Directorate of Traffic states that it is not mandatory in the city, but it is highly recommended. Thus, Decathlon has presented the Van Rysel Roadr 500 MIPS helmet.
What features does this helmet have?
The Van Rysel Roar 500 presents an innovative safety system to contain impacts in the event of a cyclist falling called MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System), which protects the user from blows that arrive obliquely.
On the other hand, this security system that sold on Decathlon for a price of 64.99 euros. In addition, it has a polycarbonate cover, as well as a closure system using a clip system. Finally, it should be noted that the weight in size M, for example, is only 330 g and that it has an anchor to establish a lighting system.
How to choose the size of a bicycle helmet?
To know which helmet to wear to circulate safely, it is necessary to measure the circumference of the head in centimeters, from approximately 2 cm above the eyebrowsfor this you can use a simple tape measure.
Therefore, each size offered by the manufacturers of these security systems for cyclists corresponds to a given perimeter in cm. It is worth mentioning that it is always It is highly recommended to try on a helmet before buying it. to make sure it’s snug and doesn’t slide anywhere.
How much is the fine for not wearing a helmet on the bike?
If we do not wear a helmet when required by law, we may receive a fine of up to 200 euros by the General Directorate of Trafficalthough we could get a discount of up to 50% for the prompt payment bonus.
Although in some circumstances, such as in cities, it is not mandatory to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, it is highly advisable to do so, since significantly reduces the risk of head injuries In case of an accident.
