In 1985 working late nights in his garage, designer/bike racer Jim Gentes creates the first lightweight adult cycling helmet. Friends at NSA help tne the final helmet shape and vent placement. The results is the Giro Prolight, a helmet that's better looking than traditional designs, offers superior fit and still meets the industry's toughest safety standards at half the weight of traditional helmets. Giro helmets are now being worn by millions of riders, cyclists, skiers, and snowboarders around the world.