Thursday 16th January: Members Evening with a talk by Helite
We kick off our 2025 social calendar on Thursday 16th January with a presentation by from Helite UK, the premier manufacturer of motorcycle airbags. As usual, this Members Evening is being held at Over Community Centre, starting at 7:30pm
Founded in 2002 by Gérard Thévenot, a French engineer specialising in fluid mechanics, Helite wanted to create protective equipment for high-risk sporting pursuits, and earned the first patent for personal protection airbags. We will how the system works, which parts of your body are protected, how long it takes to inflate & what it’s like to ride with an airbag. We’ve allowed time for a Q&A session – so come primed with questions! If you already own a motorcycle airbag, please do consider attending so you can share your experience. Guests welcome
Helite was founded in 2002 in France by Gérard Thévenot, an engineer specialising in fluid mechanics who wanted to create personal protective equipment with airbags adapted to the needs of those pursing high-risk sports. We’ll hear how the system works, which parts of your body are protected, how long it takes to inflate & what it’s like riding with an airbag. There will also be guidance on choosing the most appropriate model from the range.
We’ve allowed time for a Q&A session – so come primed with questions! If you already own a motorcycle airbag, please do consider attending so you can share your experience. Guests welcome
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