Helmet development is a balancing act. Safety, ventilation, aerodynamics and comfort each place demands on design, and those demands don’t always point in the same direction. But one variable runs through all these considerations: shape.The profile of a helmet, how it sits on the head and how its surfaces meet the air, is integral to both its development and the rider’s experience.

Some collaborations make sense on paper. Others work because they feel right: that’s the essence of the POC × Knog collaboration: a natural fit.

After a two-year break from competition, Breezy Johnson returned last season with one of the most powerful comebacks the sport has seen. On her return, she captured the Downhill title at the Alpine World Championships and added a Team Combined gold alongside Mikaela Shiffrin, marking a career-best and deeply significant milestone. Despite multiple major knee injuries over the years, she’s remained relentlessly committed, proving herself one of the tour’s toughest competitors.

In today’s alpine skiing, few athletes define the level like Marco Odermatt. Through consistency, clarity and quiet determination, he keeps moving the sport forward. There’s an instinctive pursuit in the way he skis, always looking for just a little more speed. A four-time Overall World Cup champion and still pushing.

First launched in 2012, the Fornix quickly took its position as a trusted all-mountain helmet. Since then, it has gone through different versions and updates to become the helmet it is today: the helmet that keeps up no matter where the mountain takes you.

Protective equipment plays an essential role in reducing the risk of injury in skiing. While helmets have long been standard, the rest of your body is also exposed to potential impacts from falls, collisions, or obstacles on the mountain. VPD certified back protection helps to absorb impact energy and minimise your risk of injury, allowing you to perform with confidence across all types of terrain and conditions.

No matter where you are in the world or how you experience the cold, the principles of layering your fall/winter cycling apparel remain the same. While many are familiar with how to dress for warmth, there's a science to layering effectively for the conditions – and that includes staying visible as the seasons shift.