Helmet Cover

On a training ride Saturday I got stung (twice) by a bee getting caught
in my helmet. I had a mild allergic reaction, saw a doctor, no real
problems. But this is not the first time this has happened and,
frankly, I'm getting tired of it.

So I'm interested in a helmet cover. The ones I see are designed to
keep rain out and your head warm in cold weather. I often cycle in 100
degrees plus so these are not for me.

Can anyone provide a pointer to a helmet cover that will proved plenty
of ventilation but keep the bees out?

TIA,
Tom

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On a training ride Saturday I got stung (twice) by a bee getting caught
in my helmet. I had a mild allergic reaction, saw a doctor, no real
problems. But this is not the first time this has happened and,
frankly, I'm getting tired of it.

So I'm interested in a helmet cover. The ones I see are designed to
keep rain out and your head warm in cold weather. I often cycle in 100
degrees plus so these are not for me.

Can anyone provide a pointer to a helmet cover that will proved plenty
of ventilation but keep the bees out?

TIA,
Tom


You could always get a fine mesh hairnet we ladies have been known to use
for hairstyling purposes and stretch it over the helmet. Cheap & cheerful,
but not the most stylish solution ;-)


Cheers, helen s

Would wearing a do rag help? A critter might still get you through it,
but maybe not. I wear one every day under my helmet to soak up the sweat.

On 15 Aug 2005 02:06:24 -0700, "
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On a training ride Saturday I got stung (twice) by a bee getting caught
in my helmet. I had a mild allergic reaction, saw a doctor, no real
problems. But this is not the first time this has happened and,
frankly, I'm getting tired of it.

So I'm interested in a helmet cover. The ones I see are designed to
keep rain out and your head warm in cold weather. I often cycle in 100
degrees plus so these are not for me.

Can anyone provide a pointer to a helmet cover that will proved plenty
of ventilation but keep the bees out?

I can't, but Spiuk makes a helmet with an insect net covering the
forward-facing vents.

JT

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On a training ride Saturday I got stung (twice) by a bee getting caught
in my helmet. I had a mild allergic reaction, saw a doctor, no real
problems. But this is not the first time this has happened and,
frankly, I'm getting tired of it.

So I'm interested in a helmet cover. The ones I see are designed to
keep rain out and your head warm in cold weather. I often cycle in 100
degrees plus so these are not for me.

Can anyone provide a pointer to a helmet cover that will proved plenty
of ventilation but keep the bees out?

TIA,
Tom


You could always get a fine mesh hairnet we ladies have been known to use
for hairstyling purposes and stretch it over the helmet. Cheap & cheerful,
but not the most stylish solution ;-)


There are helmets with that build in. MET if I recall correct.

Lou

"Lou Holtman" wrote in message
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There are helmets with that build in. MET if I recall correct.

Lou



Haven't seen any Met ones like that, but quite a few of the el relatively
cheapo supermarket type brands seem to over here in the UK.
Cheers, helen s

"catzz66" wrote in message
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Would wearing a do rag help? A critter might still get you through it,
but maybe not. I wear one every day under my helmet to soak up the sweat.

That seems to be a sensible alternative.

Cheers, helen s

"wafflycat" waffles*A*T*v21net*D*O*T*co*D*O*T*uk wrote in message
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"Lou Holtman" wrote in message
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There are helmets with that build in. MET if I recall correct.

Lou



Haven't seen any Met ones like that,

You're right I meant (some) LAS helmets have anti insect nets.
http://www.lashelmets.com/

Lou

On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 02:06:24 -0700, wrote:

On a training ride Saturday I got stung (twice) by a bee getting caught
in my helmet. I had a mild allergic reaction, saw a doctor, no real
problems. But this is not the first time this has happened and,
frankly, I'm getting tired of it.

So I'm interested in a helmet cover.

I have severe reactions to yellow-jacket stings, so need to worry about
this. I wear a hat under my helmet. Works for me, and since the hat
quickly gets soaked with sweat, it stays cool.

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David L. Johnson

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_`\(,_ | certain, and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to
(_)/ (_) | reality. -- Albert Einstein

On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 13:17:59 +0200, "Lou Holtman"
wrote:



You're right I meant (some) LAS helmets have anti insect nets.
http://www.lashelmets.com/

Lou


Hi, I'm not familiar with Las. I wonder if the net could be purchased
separetly. Does anyone know?


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Jeff