Cycling is more and more popular since pandemic. Some do it for leisure on weekends or for commuting. Wearing a helmet is rarely mandatory but highly recommended. Reflective vests, gloves and anti-pollution cycling masks are also part of essential accessories for cyclists.
Anti-pollution cycling masks have become a must-have accessory for cyclists, especially those who ride in the middle of the traffic where pollution is higher. The Frogmasks with their FFP2 filters are particularly popular among cyclists, as they offer effective protection against harmful airborn particles thanks to their high-quality filters. Delivery is usually fast. If you are a regular cyclist, a fan of bike commuting, it is highly recommended to invest in an anti-pollution mask to protect your lungs and your health.
Anti-pollution bicycle mask for professional couriers
The Official Prevention Health Safety at Work website has established the risks incurred by professional couriers. As they ride in an urban environment, they breathe exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, etc.) for hours. As the website points out, air pollution is responsible for several problems such as eye and throat irritation, headaches and respiratory diseases (asthma, rhinitis). With the explosion of e-commerce and home meal delivery, bicycling couriers have invaded our streets and they are usually very poorly protected.
Exposure to fine particles released by cars is even more dangerous when physical effort is provided. The more intense and constant the effort, the harder we breathe and therefore absorb more air and the pollutants it contains. In France, air pollution, particularly fine particles, costs the lives of nearly 40,000 people per year... A figure that leads us to consider more the importance of protecting ourselves well with anti-pollution bicycle masks.
The Frogmask anti-pollution cycling masks are really made for cyclists. With an outer shell in ultra-breathable 3D Mesh, a filter to the FFP2 standard (filtration of 94% of the air inspired for particles up to a size of 0.4µm) their usefulness and effectiveness is very quickly felt. Their velcro fastening system at the nape of the neck allows them to be adjusted without pulling behind the ears (which quickly becomes unpleasant) and does not interfere with wearing a helmet or a ponytail.
Anti-pollution bicycle mask for bike commuters
Cycling to work was already in vogue well before pandemic, but it really exploded! Those who do not want to take too confined or even too polluted public transports. Those who want to exercise, act to preserve the environment and save time are now opting for the bicycle or all other non-polluting means of transport such as the electric scooter.
Cyclists generally think about their physical protection with a helmet, gloves and reflective clothing. They still too often forget to use an anti-pollution bike mask to filter airborn particles (industrial dust, pollen, brake pad dust, exhaust fumes, etc.). It must be said that this danger is invisible so they don't think about it. It's a shame because everyone who tries a mask recognizes from the first ride that they feel the benefit. You only have to see the exterior color of a filter after 2 to 3 weeks to understand that this pollution has not entered our body. Some people use a scarf thinking that it will filter dust or pollution, but that's not the case.
The other significant advantage of wearing a filtering cycling mask, such as Frogmask, in the city (and even in the countryside when road cycling or electric mountain biking) is protection against the cold in winter and against dust, bugs and pollen in spring.
Bicycle mask for children
More and more children are cycling or commute to school, whether on their own bike or on an electric cargo bike or longtail driven by their parents. The same observation can be made regarding their equipment. They are generally well protected with a helmet, gloves or even a complete kit of knee and elbow protection. A reflective yellow vest will allow motorists to spot them more easily. It's perfect, they are clearly visible and if they fall, they won't hurt themselves. On the other hand, there is one protection that is very rarely used and should not be forgotten... The anti-pollution bicycle mask!
The effects of pollution on children are more worrying.
UNICEF has highlighted the consequences of pollution on the brain development of children under one year old.
A study conducted by a Spanish team for global health – ISGlobal – also warned of the harmful effects of fine particles on the health of the youngest and more specifically on their cognitive development. Their experiment has made it possible to update the close link between exposure to fine particles and a slowdown in memory development.
In addition, children breathe faster than adults and therefore inhale more pollutants. Their immune system is not fully developed and their respiratory system is still developing, so they are more easily prone to allergies.
Very few brands propose a child size, that's why Frogmask is working on that new size. In this way, your pretty little blond heads will not only be protected from the dangers of pollution but also from the various allergens (pollen, dust, etc.) present in the atmosphere.
Therefore, dear parents, to take good care of your children when out cycling, don't forget to put on an anti-pollution cycling mask that fits their face.
