Safety for Every Rider: Our Alliance with Bold Helmets

A helmet only works if you wear it, and you’ll only wear it if it fits. That’s why our strategic alliance with Bold Helmets is so vital to our mission of safe, inclusive cycling across Alberta.

Bold Helmets was founded by Tina Singh, an occupational therapist who saw a gap in the market for helmets that accommodate diverse hair types and cultural headwear. She created the first safety-certified multi-sport helmet designed to fit over braids, dreadlocks, and even patkas. They are a Canadian success story rooted in the belief that safety should never be a barrier to participation.

At Alberta Bike Swap, we see thousands of different people from every walk of life. Both Bold Helmets and Alberta Bike Swap know that safety and inclusivity go hand-in-hand. This alliance is particularly powerful because it addresses a massive barrier in the cycling world: proper gear for everyone. While Alberta Bike Swap gets people on the right wheels, Bold Helmets ensures they have the right protection—especially those who have traditionally been overlooked by standard helmet designs.

• The Perfect Fit: We provide the safe bike; Bold Helmets provides the safety gear that makes riders feel seen and protected.
• Breaking Barriers: By supporting Bold Helmets, we are helping to ensure that children and adults from diverse backgrounds can cycle.

Bold Helmets’ rigorous safety certifications align perfectly with our own technical standards.

We appreciate Bold Helmets because they saw a problem and engineered a solution. Tina and her team are community-minded innovators who are changing the face of cycling. They remind us that the best technology is the kind that brings more people into the fold.

Does your helmet actually fit you? If you’ve struggled to find gear that works with your hair or headwear, check out Bold Helmets. Safety looks good on everyone!