Yakkay – cycle helmets with style

“Your head is like an egg” is a phrase many a mother will have repeatedly drilled into their children's minds during conversations about the importance of wearing a bike helmet.

But it’s not nagging. According to figures recorded by Cycle Claims, in any year around 16,000 cyclists in the UK have a bike accident while riding on the road and the casualty rate for cyclists is almost 100 times greater than car users.

Most times it is probably just a few broken bones to the body, but when it comes to your skull, a helmet really can be a matter of life or death. Yet many people still choose not to wear them, all because of the look.

Yakkay is a Danish company that has designed bike helmets with both style and safety in mind. The ‘light bulb’ head look has been cleverly disguised with different hats.

There are several distributors in the UK, but we found the biggest range at www.50cycles.com. Prices start from £79.95.