The news claims it wants to make sure that safety is not compromised by unconventional designs.
“It raises an issue concerning the current trend, focusing more on performance than to ensure the safety of the wearer in the event of a fall,” it stated in a statement.
The American company Specialized created the “head sock,” an integrated balaclava fastened to helmets.
Teams such as Bora Hansgrohe and Soudal-Quick Step use their TT5 helmetss, but the ‘head sock’ component has been outlawed by UCI officials,, who said it is”non-essential” for “clothing purposes” or safety.
