At BBB Cycling we are always searching for ways to make your ride more comfortable. We use functional solutions to reach this goal and want you to be secure of a safe ride when it comes to helmets. Therefore we have chosen to collaborate with Mips®. In this article we tell you all about the system, starting with what Mips® actually is.
The Multi-directional Impact Protection System (Mips®) is designed to add protection against rotational motion (or kinematics) transmitted to the brain from angled impacts to the head. This means that the helmet will protect your head better to impact from angles. Let's be honest, who falls from his bike in a straight line to the front, right? When an accident occurs most people will fall down with a rotational motion. This is a combination of rotational energy (angular velocity) and rotational force. Mips® added protection system has been proven to reduce rotational motion when implemented in a helmet by redirecting energies and forces otherwise transmitted to the brain. Mips® is an additional layer to a helmet and thus makes the helmet even more safe.