How to choose a helmet that fits

Measure, try, ride: a simple way to find the right shell and size, and the signs that a helmet is too big before it matters.

Start with the road

Every trip begins with a map and a guess at the weather. We plan for the worst hour, not the best one, and pack so that the right layer is always on top.

Gear that earns its place

Anything that rattles, leaks or rubs on day one will be unbearable by day four. We test each piece for a full season before it reaches the shop.

Ride your own ride, and stop before you are tired.

Back home

Wash the salt off, dry the gloves slowly and write down what you would change. That list is how the next trip gets better.