The first head protection concept introduced to the biking world was a hat made from pith, which is the spongy rind found in the stem of sola plants. Imagine – it’s the mid-1800s, and you’re riding your high-wheeled, penny-farthing bicycle down a dusty road. Sure, it may have some bumps, but if you lose your balance, you’re landing on a relatively soft dirt road.

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