Brighten Up and Get Outside With Our May Must Haves

When I first started city biking a few years ago, it took just one near fall after getting my tires caught in cable-car tracks to convince me to be a diligent helmet-wearing cyclist. None have exactly been flattering headwear, but some have done a better job than others at not making me look like a bobble head. The Melrose helmet ($90), one of Bern's two new bike helmets specifically designed for women, is one of them. The Melrose and the Prescott (made for mountain bikers) both have a slimmer design and are lighter than their unisex counterparts and also are cut higher in the back to accommodate a ponytail. I'll be sporting this helmet all throughout National Bike Month (this month!) and beyond.

— Leta Shy, editor