An Animated Short Breaking Down the Mechanics of Impact During a Bicycle Crash

Helmet designer Giro Sport has created an animated short detailing what happens to the human head during a a bicycle crash.

Although no two crashes are identical, two main types of force—linear and rotational—are related to the majority of brain injuries. Most real-world impacts actually subject your brain to a combination of both linear and rotational forces.

Brian Heater
Brian Heater