City's giving away free helmets this Saturday Nov 7, 4 to 6pm, along the Razorback Greenway at 3775 N. Mall Ave. Details here. Doesn't say if it's kids only or adults too.. and no word on sizes. My two have outgrown theirs. Anybody know? Also 4 to 6 is basically dusk now so bring a light.
- Hannah
Hannah, I don't see anything on that page about age limits either, so I'd call the city number on the notice before you load up the kids. These giveaways are often first come, first served, and kids tend to get priority when supplies run short. Adults might be fine, but I wouldn't count on it. On sizes, most of the ones I've seen handed out are adjustable youth and adult models with sizing pads, so a pair of kids who've outgrown theirs should be OK. Probably not a huge selection, though, so I'd get there right at 4 if you can.
Since you're already going, a quick fit check: the helmet should sit level, about two fingers above the eyebrows, with the straps forming a V under each ear. A lot of helmets get worn too far back on the head. Doesn't help much there.
You're right about the light. Sunset this week is right around 5, and the Greenway gets dark fast once the sun is behind the trees. Front and rear lights make a big difference 🚲 I ride the trails a lot in the evenings and have had a few close calls with people dressed in all black and no lights. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to the car too.
Good luck getting a straight answer from the city number, but worth a shot. If they say kids only I'm going to have opinions, since my property taxes probably paid for half those helmets.
Dusk on the Greenway this time of year is no joke. I hunt deer, so I own way too much blaze orange, and a cheap orange vest over a dark jacket gets you seen better than most of the blinky lights I pass out there. Ugly, but it works.
ANOTHER DEER HUNTER ON HERE, LOVE IT. THE BLAZE ORANGE TRICK IS LEGIT, I WEAR MINE WALKING THE GREENWAY AFTER WORK AND NOBODY HAS CLIPPED ME YET. GOT MY LAST VEST AT A YARD SALE FOR TWO BUCKS, STILL BRIGHT AS EVER. A LOT CHEAPER THAN THOSE FANCY LIGHT SETS.
AS FOR THE HELMETS, I'D BET ADULTS GET ONE TOO IF THEY HAVE ANY LEFT, BUT KIDS FIRST IS FAIR. HANNAH, LET US KNOW WHAT THE CITY SAYS. IF NOT I'LL JUST GO STAND IN LINE AT 4 AND ASK. WORST THEY CAN SAY IS NO.