Stanford Report, February 4, 2005

A $15 deal to keep riders ahead of the curve (and out of the infirmary)

Jack Hubbard bike

Edwin Chiu tries a new helmet on for size. The $15 special on helmets, courtesy of Parking and Transportation Services, aims to encourage bicycle safety.

Stanford's Parking and Transportation Services is sponsoring a deal on bicycle helmets: $15 for a stylish but protective lid. Bike Program Coordinator Carolyn Helmke says it's a bargain, considering the live-saving benefits of a helmet in an accident. About 400 helmets are available -- first come, first served -- at the Campus Bike Shop on Salvatierra Walk.