Road Cycling
Head impact detection engineered for road cyclists — protecting riders where it matters most.
Explore HIT for Road CyclingAfter a crash,
clarity matters.
In road cycling, crashes can happen in seconds — at speed, in a group, or on open roads.
HIT provides trusted, objective data following a head impact, supporting riders, parents, coaches, and clinicians in making calmer, more informed return-to-ride decisions.
Not every crash looks serious. That doesn't mean it wasn't.
High speeds, tarmac surfaces, and group riding dynamics mean impacts can be significant even when symptoms aren't immediate. A rider may:
HIT exists to reduce uncertainty after a crash.
Clear, objective data
after head impacts
on the road.
HIT records head impacts during training and racing and presents the information in a simple, accessible way — helping indicate whether an impact falls within expected safety thresholds and creating an objective record of what occurred.
Designed for safety, not performance.
Road cycling culture values resilience and continuation. HIT supports awareness instead.
What is
it not...
HIT is designed to support clarity, not add complexity.
Designed for those responsible
for safety in road cycling.
HIT supports everyone involved in the wellbeing of a rider — from the rider themselves to the clinician making the final call.
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Greater awareness after a crash
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Confidence in speaking up
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Reduced pressure to immediately continue
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Clear information after a crash
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Support for calm, informed decisions
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Greater reassurance during races and training rides
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Objective data to support conversations
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Reduced reliance on instinct alone
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Better documentation following an incident
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Clear context following a head impact
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Objective information to support assessment
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Better-informed return-to-ride discussions
What does
HIT Connect
measure?
HIT Connect fits seamlessly onto your helmets, HIT headguards, headbands, and goggle straps — giving you instant clarity in every ride, crash, or collision.
Safer road cycling starts with better information.
Crashes are an unavoidable part of road cycling.
Uncertainty doesn't have to be.
Support safer decisions
after a crash.
Whether you're a rider, parent, coach, or clinician, HIT provides clear, trusted information to support the moments that matter most.
HIT is a support tool and does not replace medical advice or professional clinical assessment. Always seek appropriate medical attention following a significant head impact.
Your questions, answered.
Everything you need to know about HIT in road cycling.
No. HIT does not diagnose concussion or replace clinical assessment.
HIT provides objective information after a head impact, supporting awareness and conversation following a crash. Any medical decisions should always be made by a qualified clinician.
No. HIT does not make return-to-ride decisions.
It provides clear data following a head impact to support calmer conversations between riders, parents, coaches, and clinicians about next steps.
Road cycling involves speed, hard road surfaces, and close group riding. After a crash, it isn't always clear:
No. HIT is particularly suited to youth and amateur road cycling, where medical staff may not always be present and where safety decisions often fall to parents and coaches.
No. The HIT dashboard is simple:
It provides clear information designed to support awareness and conversation — not complex analysis.
No. HIT is a safety-focused tool, not a performance device. It does not measure speed, power, cadence, or training metrics.
HIT creates an objective record of a head impact during a crash — measuring G-force, rotational force, and cumulative impact load. This can support:
It supports the process — it does not replace it.
Yes. HIT works well in:
It helps create consistency in how head impacts are understood and discussed across a group.
No. HIT does not change the rules of racing or coaching methods.
It simply supports better awareness after crashes and more informed decisions about what comes next.
We're happy to talk through how HIT fits into your road cycling environment.
Speak to the HIT team