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Clothing Accessories
Clothing and Accessories
Sports and Recreation
Headwear ➔ Helmet
Identifier:
2017.14.5Description:
This helmet by Traverse Pro is part of a collection that included a bicycle, accessories, and documentation from an around the world cycling trip by Grand Rapids resident, Anita Gilleo. The yearlong trip, organized by Tim Kneeland & Associates, Inc., of Seattle, was called Odyssey 2000 and took place from January 1 to December 31, 2000. The proposed itinerary included visits to 45 countries by bike via 18 flights, 11 ferry rides, and a train trip. The custom-made bicycle was designed by the company for the 250-person ride which was open to the public for sign up at a cost of $36,000 for the year. This incredible feat of endurance had bikers averaging about 77 miles of biking per day for 256 days that year, covering 20,000 miles of world travel, equaling almost the entire circumference of the globe. The donor described that the experience, however, was different for everyone and although there were many extreme cyclists, there were many recreational bikers as well, including herself who was the oldest female on the trip. Only half a dozen were seniors and the average age when the group returned was approximately age 50. Literature on this cycling trip shares stories of individuals saving up for this adventure for years, quitting jobs and selling their homes and businesses to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This collection is symbolic of society's shift from the purchasing of material possessions to spending more time and money on memorable experiences.Date:
circa 2000Materials:
polystyrene , PlasticDimensions:
6"" h 11"" w 9"" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 3Source:
Gift of Anita M. GilleoRelated Entities:
Anita M. Gilleo (donor) Bell Sports (creator)Alternate names: Bell
The company started in 1923 as Bell Auto Parts named for its location in Bell, California. Roy Richter began working for them in 1933 and purchased the store in 1945. He produced its first racecar helmets in 1954. The Bell Helmet Company was established 2 years later as a Division of Bell Auto Parts. The company merged with Riddell, a football helmet manufacturer, to form Bell-Riddell Inc. in 1980. Bell-Riddell motorcycle division was sold in 1991, becoming Bell Helmets Inc. The remaining company was renamed Bell Sports. They reacquired Bell Helmets in 2002, forming Bell Powersports. In 2005 they reacquired Bell Racing Company and was merged into Easton-Bell Sports Inc. in 2006.
Vista Outdoor acquired the company in 2016 and is headquartered in Rantoul, Illinois. For more information, please visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Sports
