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Most cycling helmets have vents. That's great for keeping your head cool in summer but it means rain pours straight through onto your head in winter. A waterproof bike helmet cover is a simple fix that keeps you dry and adds a layer of visibility on the road.
Cycling in the rain without a helmet cover means cold water running down your forehead and into your eyes. It's distracting and uncomfortable. In winter the wind chill through wet vents makes it even worse.
A waterproof cycling helmet cover stretches over your existing helmet and blocks the rain completely. It takes seconds to put on and weighs almost nothing so you can keep it in your pocket or saddle bag permanently.
Beyond keeping you dry there's a real safety benefit too. Most helmets are white or black and don't stand out on the road. A brightly coloured helmet cover sits on the highest point of your body making it one of the first things drivers notice.
This sounds obvious but not all helmet covers are fully waterproof. Some are only splash resistant which is fine for light drizzle but useless in proper rain. Look for 100% waterproof fabric with sealed seams that will keep your head dry in a sustained downpour.
A helmet cover needs to stretch over your helmet without being so loose that it flaps around in the wind. The best ones use an elasticated edge that grips the rim of the helmet securely. One size fits most helmets but check the dimensions if you have an unusually large or small one.
Since the cover sits on top of your head it's visible from all directions. A fluorescent colour makes you stand out during the day and reflective elements catch headlights at night. This is genuinely useful and not just a marketing feature. Your head is the highest point on your body and it's where drivers naturally look first.
Some riders worry that covering the vents will make their head overheat. In practice this is only a concern in warm weather. During autumn and winter when you actually need a waterproof cover the blocked vents are a bonus because they keep cold air out and warmth in. On warmer rainy days you can always take it off when the rain stops.
Some cyclists wear a thin cap under their helmet instead of a cover over it. This keeps rain off your head but it doesn't solve the visibility problem and it doesn't stop water pooling inside your helmet. A cover over the outside of the helmet deals with both issues at once.
Our BTR Waterproof Bike Helmet Cover is built for UK conditions and designed to fit over standard cycling helmets.
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Whether you call it a bike helmet cover or a cycle helmet cover it does the same job. Rain stays out and you stay visible.
The honest answer is any time you ride in the rain. But these are the times when a waterproof helmet cover makes the biggest difference.
Dark mornings and dark evenings combined with rain and road spray. A waterproof hi vis helmet cover keeps you dry and visible when conditions are at their worst.
British weather is unpredictable. Carrying a helmet cover that weighs next to nothing means you're prepared for surprise showers without having to check the forecast.
On longer rides a wet head leads to real heat loss. Keeping the rain out of your helmet vents helps you stay warm and comfortable over distance.
A waterproof bike helmet cover is one of the cheapest and most practical bits of cycling kit you can buy. For under eight quid you get rain protection and a genuine visibility boost on the road. It weighs nothing and packs into your pocket. There's really no reason not to have one in your kit.
