Bicycle helmets haven’t always been part of the essential protection gear cyclists have to wear during races. However, their use does go way back in time as this equipment was introduced in professional competitions as early as the 1880s.

VIDEO: The people behind Sweden's MIPS helmet technology are so convinced it's a great way to reduce head injuries, they hosted their own booth at Eurobike to focus on telling the MIPS story and explaining how it works.

The Limar Air Master road cycling helmet offers low profile compact fit and aerodynamic style designed to be the all-round riding helmet in your collection. Here's my first look and initial riding impressions of the tricolor Italian flag version made exclusively for the North American market.

Limar introduced the world's first foam-in-shell cycling helmet and were also the first lid-maker to sponsor a pro cycling team. They’ve also been the lightest production helmet in the world on several occasions, but they’ve only ever had “good” ventilation until now… Enter the new Air Pro.

VIDEO: This video from Bell Helmets carries on from last year's Bell All Stars series about some of cycling's modern pioneers, and shifts focus from retired riders to the future stars of road racing in 2018. This is 4:27 minutes of you life you'll be glad you spent watching...

The Bell Z20 MIPS helmet is the newest addition to the storied lid-protectors' line of road cycling helmets, and you'll see in my video review - it's packed with features...

Here's a cool look at Team Fortuneo-Samsic as they prepare for the 2018 season at their final training camp in the sun of Calpe, Spain. You wish you were there...

VIDEO: Chris Smith from Lazer Helmets showed me their newest road lid for 2018 - the BULLET - featuring closeable vents, aero-inspired styling, and their newest RollSys retention system.

The Bell Stratus MIPS equipped helmet is a lotta value for $150 - featuring big vents and deep air channels, their latest advances in fitting comfort, and 50 years of Bell's leading & respected helmet tech. Here's the PEZ review...