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Riding gear
What the labels on helmets, boots and protection mean, how to size them, and when to replace them. Every standard is cited to the body that publishes it.
Guides
- HelmetsHow to read a helmet’s safety labels, how to size one, and when to replace it.
- BootsThe European boot standard, what to check on the label, and how to size riding boots.
- Body protectionChest, back, knee and elbow protection: the standards on the label and what their levels mean.
- Riding kitJersey, pants, gloves and goggles: what to check before you buy.
- First-ride checklistWhat a new rider needs before the first ride, and where to check the rules for your state.