Funny Helmets

By Mari Holden at Velo Betty

The funny looking helmets are "time trial" helmets. They are shaped more like a sideways cone because that makes them more aerodynamic. That means that they help the rider be faster through the wind. It is always important to wear a helmet, and luckily sometimes they even make you faster. For girls, we put our hair up inside the "time trial" helmet so that it doesn't go flying in the wind and slow us down. But, when you are wearing your "normal" helmet, its easiest and looks cutest if you have your hair in a ponytail. I like to match the rubberband to my helmet color or jersey.