Are there any offroad helmets for bikes?

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Mike S

I'm looking for an offroad/motocross-style bike helmet that I plan to use for BMX. Are there any companies that make cheap motorcycle helmets (under $50?) or replicas for bicycles that look like an offroad helmet? Thanks!

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I think you're wanting to get a full-face style helmet, right? If that's what you mean by offroad and moto. I don't think I've ever seen any for $50 or under, not even on super closeout sales. There are some good ones that won't break the bank, though.

Pryme makes a decent one that usually sells for $65-$80 and I think Pro-Tec has one in that range, too. Bell, Azonic, and Giro all have some cheaper models if you shop around. Full-face helmets can get expensive quickly, but most of them are $140 or less, several of them in the $90-$120 range.

Look at http://www.pricepoint.com , http://www.nashbar.com , http://www.jensonusa.com , and http://www.blueskycycling.com for good helmet deals. Nashbar and Performance usually have good closeouts and often offer coupons for an even greater deal on a helmet.

Also, check out the Pro-Tec Ace Dig....not a full-face, but it's kinda retro. Sort of a skate lid with a visor and some nice shaping. You might like it, and it's different. :o)

Also, check out the Pro-Tec Ace

who makes a good bicycle helmet?

BassicBill

My head is kinda large so the helmet cannot be too small. Plus, I would like it to have a functional sun visor.

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Specialized, Giro, Louis Garneau, pro-tec

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I need to find a cycling club for teens that compete in races?

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Diana

I want to start up bicycling as a sport and I was hoping I could find a club or organization that allows teens to participate in races. Does anyone know of one? Also do you need any special gear for biking other than a bike, helmet and appropriate clothes? Thx! :)

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You can check the two main bike racing associations for list of events.

http://www.usacycling.org/

or

http://www.americancycling.org/

The good thing about racing as a teen (technically called Junior) a lot of races are free, or has a deep discount to encourage youth racing. There are typically two disciplines, either Mountain bike racing or road racing, so it'll work better if you have one specific for the type you're doing (although you could still race whatever you have, depends on the rules for the race).

Definitely starting at your local shop would be the best source, since a lot of shop guys/gals are into racing as well.

~~~â¼~~~ How about a little summertime story that includes these phrases?

I am Sunsh

1. A bicycle- built-for -two.
2. Ahhhhhhh....This is the life.
3. More than you'll ever know.
4. Sitting in the shade with my baby.
5. Is this the Garden of Eden.....I think it must be.
6. Reminds me of my youth.
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"this reminds me of my youth" Billy said as he was building a bicycle-built-for-two. "You see Isabelle, when I was your father's age, I used to take him on bike rides all the time. Of course, since he couldn't walk yet, much less pedal, he would sit in a special little baby seat just for him." Wow gwampa', asked a bewildered Isabelle, 'daddy was once a baby?" "Oh yes', chuckled Billy, 'more than you'll ever know. Now hop on, we're going for a bike ride." As Billy strapped Isabelle into her seat, she felt a little scared. "Don't worry Isabelle', Billy soothed as he noticed the anxiety on her face, 'just put on this magic helmet and nothing can happen to you." But the helmet was uncomfortable and Isabelle was still a little scared. "Gwampa? I wanna get down." "Of course, come here." And Billy carried Isabelle down. "I know, said Billy, why don't we sit under the apple tree?" As Billy sat down, Isabelle cuddled next to him. "Ahhhhhhh...this is the life', whispered Billy wistfully, 'sitting in the shade with my baby." And as he said that, Isabelle looked up and a sunbeam danced on her face, it sparkled around her, beckoning her to play. "Gwampa? Is this the Garden of Eden?" "You know what Isabelle?...I think it must be."

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