Bike helmet brands have been thrown into a hunt for more information after the UCI ruled to ban the use of certain lids in bunch road race events.
On Thursday, cycling’s governing body announced a raft of updates in a bid to improve rider safety. Among the measures were new specifications on helmets, which will come into place from 1 January 2026, and include: “minimum ventilation requirements, a ban on helmet shells or accessories covering or obstructing the riders’ ears, and a ban on integrated or detachable visors”.
