Kask manager Ylenia Battistello said of the new lid: “We are always looking for the next advantage in terms of innovation and performance here at Kask, along with comfortable fit and rider safety.

“We have a great relationship with Team Sky and together we have developed a new helmet that delivers the optimum blend of high performance, comfort and rider security throughout a race as tough as a Grand Tour.”

And Team Sky’s Carsten Jeppesen added: “With every race, our riders and technicians demand to be ahead of the game in ultimate performance and rider comfort, and with the Valegro, Kask once again exceeds our expectations.”

While the Valegro will be used in the high mountains, offering low weight and high ventilation on the hottest, toughest days of the Tour, Team Sky have a range of Kask helmets at their disposal for the Tour de France.

They continue to include the Protone, the Infinity aero road lid and the Bambino Pro, the time trial helmet worn for the opening stage in Dusseldorf, as Geraint Thomas pulled on the yellow jersey.

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