{"id":3724,"date":"2020-03-13T16:35:50","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T21:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/?p=3724"},"modified":"2026-05-12T10:15:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T15:15:29","slug":"the-importance-of-wearing-a-bike-helmet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-wearing-a-bike-helmet","title":{"rendered":"The importance of wearing a bike helmet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that wearing a helmet is a sure lifesaver? According to the project of the Law N\u00ba 2946 that promotes the using of a bicycle as mean of transportation, it will also has a positive impact on the health, the economy and the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the benefits of riding a bicycle as a mean of transportation we can name the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Health Benefits of Cycling:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycling is a good way to control or reduce weight, as it raises your metabolic rate, builds muscle and burns body fat. If you\u2019re trying to lose weight, cycling must be combined with a healthy eating plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular cycling stimulates and improves your heart, lungs and circulation, reducing your risk of cardiovascular diseases.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycling strengthens your heart muscles, lowers resting pulse and reduces blood fat levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health conditions such as depression, stress and anxiety can be reduced by regular bike riding. This is due to the effects of the exercise itself and because of the enjoyment that riding a bike can bring.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Environmental Benefits:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">saves on CO2. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even a short commute of around 5 miles to work each day can quickly add up to more than 100 gallons of gas over a year, and correspondingly contribute to carbon dioxide emissions and global climate change. Biking to work doesn\u2019t require fossil fuels and can help to reduce your personal contribution to climate change.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All tires use rubber, which typically comes from rubber plantations planted over rain forests that have been clear-cut and burned. But the skinny tires of a road bike use far less rubber than car tires, which helps to reduce demand for rubber and can save rainforests from being converted to plantations<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_3279\" style=\"width: 825px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3279\" class=\"wp-image-3279 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ciclismo-inca-jungle-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"815\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ciclismo-inca-jungle-1.webp 815w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ciclismo-inca-jungle-1-768x377.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ciclismo-inca-jungle-1-600x294.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ciclismo-inca-jungle-1-560x275.webp 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our passengers during the biking activity<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it is true that cycling has many benefits, it is also important to know how to wear the proper equipment when performing this sport. Among the most important outerwear and equipment we should make sure to have in good condition are the helmet and the bike.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3367\" style=\"width: 825px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3367\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mantenimiento-CAsco.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"815\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mantenimiento-CAsco.webp 815w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mantenimiento-CAsco-768x377.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mantenimiento-CAsco-600x294.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mantenimiento-CAsco-560x275.webp 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helmets ready to be worn<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may wonder if wearing a helmet is that important<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, the answer is definitely a yes. It is not only important but also mandatory. In case of an accident wearing a helmet can prevent from having a major injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>What injuries do helmets prevent?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While helmets do not prevent a brain injury, they do reduce the risk of a structural brain injury by as much 85%. Helmets also do reduce the risk severe physical injuries to your head such as a skull fracture, along with other structural damage that can occur in brain injuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>How does a helmet work?\u00a0<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A helmet works in three ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It prevents direct contact between the skull and the impacting object by acting as a mechanical barrier between the head and the object;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It spreads the forces of the impact over a greater surface area so that they are not concentrated on a particular area of the skull; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It absorbs the impact energy and reduces the magnitude of the forces transmitted to the skull and brain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3505230926454944\" data-ad-slot=\"3247790964\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h4><b>How to Properly Wear a Bicycle Helmet\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helmets come in various sizes, just like hats. Size can vary between manufacturers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a new helmet, it is best to try it on first before buying. If you intend to purchase online, you may wish to stop in at a bike shop first and test a few models.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each person&#8217;s head is also shaped differently, so it&#8217;s best to choose a helmet that fits you best and does not have any pressure points.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you wear a helmet everytime you go riding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To select and properly fit a bicycle helmet, follow the helmet fitting instructions below. It may take some time to ensure a proper fit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1: Size<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure your head for approximate size. Try the helmet on to ensure it fits snugly. While it is sitting flat on top of your head, make sure the helmet doesn&#8217;t rock side to side. Sizing pads come with new helmets; use the pads to securely fit to your head. Mix or match the sizing pads for the greatest comfort. In your child&#8217;s helmet, remove the padding when your child&#8217;s head grows. If the helmet has a universal fit ring instead of sizing pads, adjust the ring size to fit the head.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Step 2: Position<\/b><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_3376\" style=\"width: 141px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3376\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Paso-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"131\" height=\"130\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-3376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing the helmet properly<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The helmet should sit level on your head and low on your forehead\u2014one or two finger-widths above your eyebrow.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><b>Step 3: Buckles<\/b><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_3377\" style=\"width: 140px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3377\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Paso-3-Ajustar-la-hebilla-debajo-de-la-barbilla.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"129\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-3377\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust the buckle under the chin<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Center the left buckle under the chin. On most helmets, the straps can be pulled from the back of the helmet to lengthen or shorten the chin straps. This task is easier if you take the helmet off to make these adjustments.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><b>Step 4: Side Straps<\/b><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_3378\" style=\"width: 140px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3378\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/paso-4-Ajustar-las-correas-laterales.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-3378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust the slider on both straps<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust the slider on both straps to form a \u00abV\u00bb shape under, and slightly in front of, the ears. Lock the slider if possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Step 5: Chin Strap<\/b><\/h4>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Paso-5-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\"><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buckle your chin strap<\/span><\/i><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buckle your chin strap. Tighten the strap until it is snug so that no more than one or two fingers fit under the strap.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><b>Step 6: Final Fitting<\/b><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_3380\" style=\"width: 140px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3380\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PAso-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"129\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-3380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final fitting<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h4><b>Does your helmet fit right? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your mouth wide\u2026big yawn! The helmet should pull down on the head. If not, refer back to step 5 and tighten the chin strap.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h4><b>Does your helmet rock back more than two fingers above the eyebrows? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so, unbuckle, shorten the front strap by moving the slider forward. Buckle, re-tighten the chin strap, and test again.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h4><b>Does your helmet rock forward into your eyes? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so, unbuckle, tighten the back strap by moving the slider back toward the ear. Buckle, re-tighten the chin strap, and test again.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h4><b>Roll the rubber band down to the buckle. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All four straps must go through the rubber band and be close to the buckle to prevent the buckle from slipping.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_3381\" style=\"width: 812px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3381\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ciclista-.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"802\" height=\"400\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-3381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyclist wearing proper outerwear for cycling<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Reduce the risk of injury:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injuries to the head are one of the most important reasons for dying and annoying brain injury for cyclists in site visitors accidents. Consistent with the countrywide dual carriageway visitors protection management, bicycle helmets are eighty-five to 88 percent effective in mitigating head and mind injuries. This truth makes helmets the single most effective manner to lessen your hazard of a disturbing mind injury or death.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Set an instance to your kids<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Via imposing the usage of helmets with your house, you may shop your lifestyles and the lifestyles of your child. When finding a bicycle helmet for a kid, ensure it suits!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to placing an example to your children, wearing a helmet also can help to inspire helmet use among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/inkayni.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"99\"><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inkayni Peru Tours <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is devoted to protecting our heritage and legacy given by our ancestors and to fully enrich the elements that contribute to have a wonderful experience during our clients\u2019 holidays, making their visit a memorable one.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that wearing a helmet is a sure lifesaver? 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