USA Cycling Accepts European Helmet Standards Posted on: 2007-02-02 03:58:32 USA Cycling has recently added the European helmet standard to its list of approved standards for legal bicycle racing helmets. In 1986, USA Cycling became the first cycling federation to make hard shell helmets required for all bicycle races. At that time we acknowledged numerous government agencies, such as SNELL, ANSI, and the US CPSC. In the last few years, the UCI has made hard shell helmets mandatory for all races, and a new standard has recently appeared on the market, the European Committee for Standardization. read more... Helmet Fitting Guide Posted on: 2007-02-02 03:48:04 When looking for a helmet, your first priority is fit. A properly fit helmet will be comfortable, and offer the maximum amount of protection and performance. read more...