Giro Monza HelMet

Advantages: LOOKS. COMFORT. FIT
Disadvantages: EXPENSIVE IF NOT FREQUENTLY USED

...The Giro Monza helmet ranges in price from anywhere btween £50 and £70 at the time of this review. I paid £80 for mine a few months ago. I don't regret one penny of it as a helmet is invaluable, in my opinion, when cycling (my previous one ended up in 3 pieces when I landed headfirst on a roadside rock). The Giro Monza is lightweight - even the size large for my big head comes in at only 310g - and extremely comfortable. Smaller sizes are obviously lighter still. The comfort is aided by the Roc-Loc system which allows you to place the helmet on your head and adjust the fit in situ, so no time consuming adjustments and readjustments are needed to individual straps. It also has 24 air vents to allow for ventilation and cooling, along with cool max pads inside which help to wick away sweat. These pads can be removed for washing if needs... Read review

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Advantages: Lightweight & looks great ! Lance wears one !
Disadvantages: Expensive

...Having had Giro helmets for a while, and my Helios hat being about 5 years old, I decided to buy a new hat a few months ago. I've worn it sevaral times a week for a while now, so thought I'd let you know about it ! The current advice on changing your bicycle helmet is to replace it after 5 years or so, even if it hasn't been involved in a crash, since pollution, UV light and weathering can apparently weaken its component parts over time. Not sure if this is just marketing hype to make us all spend more money (!), but I've only got one head, and wouldn't want to damage it over being stingy ! Giro has been making quality light-weight cycling helmets since 1985. Giro is the helmet of choice for world famous seven times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, as it is for winners of mountain bike world championships, cyclocross world... Read review

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Advantages: Exudes history, exciting race circuit, rural quiet small town with character, beautiful cathedral and scenic views nearby
Disadvantages: None really..Public transport limited on sundays

...Say the word MONZA! And one?s heart fills with joy and excitement you think Formula One, land of Ferrari .. you are in seventh heaven! Well almost! This may not be everyone?s reaction but it certainly is mine! I recently had the opportunity to visit Monza and it doesn?t disappoint and offers far more beyond Formula One racing with its rural charm and interesting historical features. MONZA ~ WHERE IS IT? Monza is approximately 10km North of Milan in the Lombardy region of Italy. It is the capital of the Brianza area of Lombardy. Brianza originally got it?s name from an old saying, ?S?è messa un po? di Brianza in faccia? which is translated as ?She?s put some Brianza on her face?, it?s another word for a fake suntan! Before the economic growth of the 1950?s many of the rich would come to the hilly regions of Brianza in the hope... Read review

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