Black Giro road bike helmet with red accents
Description
I lost my black Giro road bike helmet with red accents yesterday around 3pm. I was riding the Arkansas River bike path near the Keeper of the Plains in Riverside and I must have dropped it along the way. It's a size M, matte black with a thin red stripe across the vents, and there's a small scratch on the left visor from a minor fall last week; inside, there's a neon yellow sticker that says 'Wichita Cyclists' and my initials 'P.P.' on the padding. It's my main helmet for training and I really need it back since I ride daily; it was a gift from my coach and has sentimental value. If someone finds it, reach out here and we can arrange a meetup near Keeper of the Plains or at North YMCA on 9th Street.
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