Airbag bib shorts designed to reduce injuries could become a reality as soon as next year if a Belgium-based project goes to plan. The team behind the product, now called aerObag, report that they’ve developed a functional prototype and have spoken to the UCI, medics and clothing brands about introducing this innovative technology.
We first reported on the airbag bib shorts for cyclists back in April when Sam Ratajczak, founder of the SID Sport Innovation Design and former head of research and development at Bioracer, said, “Ultimately, the introduction of an airbag system in professional cycling could represent a significant leap forward in rider safety, potentially mitigating the severity of injuries in crashes.”
> Airbag bib shorts for cyclists are “a potential game-changer for safety”, says inventor
In short, the idea is that cyclists wear shorts incorporating airbag technology in the bib section to offer protection with minimal impact on …