Do You Wear A Cap Underneath Your Bicycle Helmet?

[Jim1348]

I wear a helmet when I ride my bicycles, but I have never worn a cap underneath. I am considering it, however.

 

[gromike]

I have worn a baseball hat under my helmet many times, but once some guy said doing that negates the MIPS function.

 

[RunForTheHills]

If it is cold enough, I will wear a thin beanie under my helmet.

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[DaveMatthews]

If it is cold enough, I will wear a thin beanie under my helmet.

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Same here, winter only.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

I have worn a baseball hat under my helmet many times, but once some guy said doing that negates the MIPS function.

Here in sunny SoCal, I often carry a fold-up baseball cap to keep the bright sun out of my eyes at long stops. At times, have been tempted wear it under my helmet when a low sun blinds me to what's ahead.

Nothing safe about riding blind of course, but never did for fear of reducing the helmet's protection — and not just the MIPS part. Wonder if that's been studied?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

A cycling cap under the helmet is good for bald people or for people who sweat a lot. As the pro peloton wears cycling caps, I don't think the MIPS is much affected (or, perhaps at all).
I wear balaclava in the cold season but prefer a better ventilation in the summer, so no cap.

 

[Chazmo]

In winter, if it’s cold, I wear a watch cap or balaclava under the helmet. In summer, I wear a cotton cycling cap which (as Stefan mentioned) is really just for sweat.

 

[Rás Cnoic]

I always wear a cap. The little peak is ideal (what it's designed for) for keeping winter sun out of eyes and blocks rain off my glasses - while still being able to see around it. If cold I have a selection of woollen Belgian style winter cycling caps to keep my ears snug. If a lot of sun in the summer I'll wear a baseball cap, on the flat bars bikes, as better for keeping sun off, but on drops the baseball peak is too big when I'm lower and forward, so I just use one (of many!) cycling caps.

 

[mrgold35]

I ride in the southwest and have a Bell Sixer helmet without anything under in warm/hot temps. I wear a balaclava in winter and a skull cap in chilly late fall/early spring weather.

 

[6zfshdb]

No cap. I couldn't find a helmet big enough to fit properly if I wore one. I use an oversize visor to handle low sun angles.

 

[stompandgo]

A poly beanie when it is cold out.

 

[twy]

At the risk of looking like an idiot, I wear earmuffs, even when the temp is in the 70s. They hold my earbuds in place and keep the wind noise down. I do get weird looks when I take my helmet off......

 

[mrgold35]

At the risk of looking like an idiot, I wear earmuffs, even when the temp is in the 70s. They hold my earbuds in place and keep the wind noise down. I do get weird looks when I take my helmet off......

I have "Cat-Ears" on my helmet for riding. They seem to help and no issues with heat like earmuffs. I usually don't ride +21 mph (mostly in the 12-18 mph range). I don't like to ride with ear buds because too many people are "zoned out" with them on the walk, jog, and riding trails.

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[twy]

I was looking at the Cat-Ears but haven't bought them yet. I think I couldn't decide which ones I wanted. Until lately I never used earbuds, but I now use SIRIUS Radio to try and extend the distance on my daily "exercise" related rides (mostly local streets). I do have a mirror and a Garmin Radar so I am pretty aware of the traffic approaching me.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

At the risk of looking like an idiot, I wear earmuffs, even when the temp is in the 70s. They hold my earbuds in place and keep the wind noise down. I do get weird looks when I take my helmet off......

Have you considered bone conduction headphones like this?

https://www.amazon.com/SHOKZ-New-OpenRun-Pro-Comfortable/dp/B0D2HKCMBP/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=DMBYF2CRDK51&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.esD8mvmwGt_l6FrtsYZeDoZC_c11ZYapfSTlSYjva1tkilGGu_hbTiR11OCpZwswLs6VVBGPjNvWAgxTFL6nUN9d9KhZJjj6zLzwFwkt-Ar0gr0se319POu2bIRjsfhmP3nZcLvINaiOYbDwopGg59RrDmRi3-bL3hGOW-fYcDeCiraYFLBBkPooY8oyQlK0G8quOuGPa4-q3RUpennx7Q.ELTlb7BBL3iAZRpLGvZ7FRsmOUgsyOXFd4SKDG4wXJg&dib_tag=se&keywords=shokz+openrun+pro+2&qid=1781801940&sprefix=shok%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1

Nothing plugging or covering your ear canals, so all ambient sound comes through. For me, that's an essential safety feature on a bike. Sound quality's plenty good enough for riding.

Have only a few places I consider safe for riding with music near home. But I really enjoy pedaling in sync with the right music.

 

[indianajo]

Only below 20 F, I wear a welder's helmet liner. It covers my ears. My Fox Rampage helmet has plenty of ventilation. I wrap the mouth hole in plastic below 20 F.
With all the vents, sweat does not drip from my hair in good weather. Below 96 F.

 

[twy]

Have you considered bone conduction headphones like this?

https://www.amazon.com/SHOKZ-New-OpenRun-Pro-Comfortable/dp/B0D2HKCMBP/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=DMBYF2CRDK51&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.esD8mvmwGt_l6FrtsYZeDoZC_c11ZYapfSTlSYjva1tkilGGu_hbTiR11OCpZwswLs6VVBGPjNvWAgxTFL6nUN9d9KhZJjj6zLzwFwkt-Ar0gr0se319POu2bIRjsfhmP3nZcLvINaiOYbDwopGg59RrDmRi3-bL3hGOW-fYcDeCiraYFLBBkPooY8oyQlK0G8quOuGPa4-q3RUpennx7Q.ELTlb7BBL3iAZRpLGvZ7FRsmOUgsyOXFd4SKDG4wXJg&dib_tag=se&keywords=shokz+openrun+pro+2&qid=1781801940&sprefix=shok%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1

Nothing plugging or covering your ear canals, so all ambient sound comes through. For me, that's an essential safety feature on a bike. Sound quality's plenty good enough for riding.

Have only a few places I consider safe for riding with music near home. But I really enjoy pedaling in sync with the right music.

I will have to check them out.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

I will have to check them out.

Should've mentioned that the Shokx are very light and so comfortable that I usually forget I have them on.