helmets

OK, I'll admit right up front that I don't follow cycling that closely
year round, and I haven't heard any mention fo this on the TDF
broadcasts. Have the rules regarding helmets changed? Near the end of
stage 15, I kept waiting for the riders to pitch their helmets, since
the stage ended at the top of the climb - but they kept them on. I
figured either the rules changed, the helmet manufacturers threatened to
cut back sponsor money!

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe last year was the first year
that all riders were required to wear helments the entire tour,even
when finishing like today.

So everyone has to wear a helmet...it's not required to have the straps
fastened?

14:45 CEST 106km/76km to go
Rasmussen is leading as they head up the Croix de Fer. He's tucked his
helmet straps up inside his helmet...not much use if you fall off.

"Jeff C" wrote in message
ups.com...
So everyone has to wear a helmet...it's not required to have the straps
fastened?

14:45 CEST 106km/76km to go
Rasmussen is leading as they head up the Croix de Fer. He's tucked his
helmet straps up inside his helmet...not much use if you fall off.

You can tattle on him.