A common misnomer is that, as long as your helmet looks okay, then it is okay. Not true. Over time, the materials in your helmet will begin to break down. This includes the outer shell, the shock absorbing material in the shell as well as the strapping material. UV exposure, perspiration and body oils all contribute to this progressive decline. A good rule of thumb is to replace your helmet every 5 years. However, some manufacturers, like Bell and Giro, recommend that you replace your helmet every 3 years. This is especially important to understand with helmets for our children. I think of when my kids were younger and growing so quickly. Much of their bicycle gear consisted of hand-me-downs. A great option for clothing, but not always so great with helmets. Be sure to learn the purchase date of a hand-me-down helmet and replace it after 5 years.
Is your helmet beyond the 5 year mark, perhaps 10 years or older (think hard shell Bell Biker)? Helmet technology has improved dramatically over the past decade, with newer helmets being considerably lighter, better ventilated and with better fitting systems. So stay safe and be sure your helmet will protect you.
And of course, if you should take a spill and land on your head, no matter how light the impact, you should always replace your helmet. Just because there are no visible cracks or damage to the outer shell, that is no guarantee that there is no damage to the all important absorbing material on the inside. This is one rule of thumb which should never be ignored. If in doubt, contact your helmet manufacturer, who may offer inspection or a crash replacement program.
Giro, Bell, Trek and Catlike are among the Bike Helmet Indianapolis which you can find Bicycle Garage Indy’s two locations, North (Clearwater area in Indianapolis) and South (just west of I-65 on County Line Rd, Greenwood)
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"On behalf of Central Indiana Bicycling Association (CIBA), I would like to thank you and the entire BGI team for your efforts to help make 2010 N.I.T.E. Ride (Navigate Indy This Evening) such a huge success. 
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A = Air. Squeeze each tire. It should feel very firm. Once it begins to go soft, it is time to inflate your tire to the PSI (pounds per square inch) which is stamped onto the tire. A floor pump with built-in gauge, like the 
B = Brakes. Visually inspect the brakes to be sure the quick release mechanisms are secured. Squeeze the brake levers. Do the brakes come on promptly in a crisp sensation? Spin the wheels. Do they clear the brakes without rubbing? Do the brake pads still have greater than ¼ inch of soft material?
just before the race. I really shouldn't be doing long, steady hill rides the week before a goal crit, but on the other hand, how often do I get to ride in Tennessee? So I did the vacation-type epic rides, had a great time, went kayaking, had a Cuban cigar with my dad, played in the river with Kaia, etc, etc, great vacation but not necessarily the greatest race prep.
My lethargy from the morning caught up with me about halfway in and I started to lose position, sliding from the front all the way to the back third of the field. I finally remembered to take a gel, got my legs working again, and started working my way back up through the field. The behavior and smoothness of the race was a pleasant surprise. Usually this race has quite a few agressive/scary moments, but instead we just rode hard and fought for position without making each other unsafe. Nice work, everyone.
There are a lot of bicyclists who can put their complete riding needs for a day in a couple of jersey pockets. I am not one of them. It is not that I am a totally 
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Running is my passion and my sport of choice. In my youth, I would run every single day – even twice a day in college – with no problem. But at some point, probably in my 30’s, I found that injuries began to crop up with daily training. After much experimentation, I found that running every other day kept those nagging injuries at bay. Cross training on the alternate days have allowed me to maintain my aerobic fitness while still getting to run regularly and into my current 50’s. 
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