Found neon orange cycling helmet near Illini Union
Description
Found a neon orange cycling helmet with black vents this afternoon around 3:40 pm, tucked behind the bike racks by the Illini Union on Green Street in Champaign-Urbana. It’s a size M, with a couple of scuffs on the rim and a white sticker inside with the handwritten letter 'K'. The padding inside feels clean and the chin strap is still intact. I figured someone might be missing it after a ride around campus, so I’m posting here in case the owner recognizes these details and wants it back. If this sounds like yours, shoot me a message and we can meet by the Union to return it.
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