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UCI Finalises 2026 Helmet Rule: Three Vents, No Visor, No Ear Coverage

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The UCI has finalised its 2026 road helmet rule: a minimum of three inlet vents, no visor, no ear coverage. Here’s what’s banned, why, and what it means for your next helmet.

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2026 Helmet Standards Explained: Why Every New Helmet Is Now Safer

UCI Finalises 2026 Helmet Rule: Three Vents, No Visor, No Ear Coverage

Riley Nicholas cycling headshot
Riley Nicholas

The UCI has finalised its 2026 road helmet rule: a minimum of three inlet vents, no visor, no ear coverage. Here’s what’s banned, why, and what it means for your next helmet.

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