Lost
Blue Giro road bike helmet with neon stripe
Gainesville
Lost
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I lost my blue Giro road bike helmet with neon lime stripe yesterday around 3pm. I was riding along University Ave near UF campus, by the Reitz Union and the bike racks outside the library. It's a matte blue Giro Atmos MIPS helmet, size M, with a neon green stripe, black interior padding, and a gray chin strap; there’s a small dent on the front-left edge and a 'Ride Safe' sticker on the back plus two reflective stickers. It was a gift from my sister after my first triathlon, and I really need it back for safety.
Approximate last-seen location
Gainesville
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