Helmet for Hill climb?

mickmcl09

Is there a rule for wearing helmets on a hill climb event?
I saw pictures of the British hill climbing championships from 2010 on cycling weekly. Most of them are not wearing one.

Home:Ballyhoura

I remember seeing something similar before, not sure of the rule, but would love a look at the photos have you got a link?

ryan_sherlock

In Ireland, you must wear a helmet.

(Specialized S-Works 2D is about 200g in a medium)

mickmcl09

Here's the link
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/505096/fleeman-defends-national-hill-climb-title.html

Why no helmets in Britain, Ryan ? Is it up to each individual country? I would have imagined the UCI would have covered this, not, obviously.

RobFowl

In the UK the RTTC organised TT's and BC road/track and other events.
Both had their own rules and BC was the UCI recognised one.
There was something of a merger a few years ago but some arcane rule differences exist. Think the helmet one may be one of these.....

Beasty

There may also be insurance issues - the vets (IVCA) insurance provides no cover for anyone not wearing a helmet even when training for example.