# Record-Breaking Helmet Designs Team GB's Rio 2016 Helmet is the World's Fastest Cycling Helmet By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-2016-helmet References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/54702431/Team-GB-Olympic-Cycling-Helmet-Rio-2016?tracking_source=curated_galleries_list) & [cruxproductdesign](http://www.cruxproductdesign.com/) The record-breaking design team EIS has re-designed its award-winning Rio 2016 helmet model to produce what is expected to be the world's fastest [cycling helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel). In competitive sports, milliseconds can be the difference between first and second place. Using streamlined aerodynamics, the design team crafted a helmet with a redefined shape, allowing the helmet to carve through air, saving those valuable milliseconds. The product is also comprised of a vacuum-formed shell and [honeycomb inner padding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ventete-ah1), which protects the rider from injury, without weighing them down. To enhance performance psychology, each helmet is patriotic and striking, ensuring [Team Great Britain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-thermafit-air-milano-jacket) can immerse themselves in the role of a high-performance athlete. The design of the winning Rio 2016 helmet serves as an example of the fusion between technology and design that can make a massive impact in the sports world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Streamlined Aerodynamics:** Exploring innovative helmet designs that optimize aerodynamics for faster cycling speeds. - **Vacuum-formed Shell:** Utilizing vacuum-formed technology to create lightweight yet protective helmet shells. - **Performance Psychology:** Integrating patriotic and striking designs to enhance athletes' performance psychology during competitions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop and market aerodynamically optimized helmets. - **Plastic and Composite Materials:** Innovative materials and manufacturing techniques can be used to create lightweight helmet shells. - **Sports Psychology and Design:** Collaboration between sports psychologists and designers to create visually stimulating and performance-enhancing sports gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kask.md) - [Breakaway Panel Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet.md) - [Lightweight Surfing Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wtr-icon.md) - [Sleek Full-Face Moto Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertech-r10-launch-edition-helmet.md) - [Brain Protection Awareness Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-protection-helmet.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Mountain Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otocon.md) - [Futuristic Featherlight Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giro-aries-helmet.md) - [Illuminated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight.md) - [Customized 3D-Printed Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kav-bike-helmets.md)