POC Ventral Tempus MIPS.
An all-weather road helmet built on POC's race-proven Ventral shell — a sealed top and front for wind and rain protection, rear exhaust venting, MIPS rotational protection, and a recyclable EPS liner.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The Ventral Tempus is the helmet for riders who don't stop when the weather turns. The covered shell keeps wind and rain at bay while the rear exhaust vents prevent the sauna effect that ruins lesser winter lids, and POC's safety pedigree is never in question. Just know what you're buying: this is a foul-weather and shoulder-season specialist, not your hottest-day climbing helmet — for that, POC sells the vented Ventral Air.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
MIPS Rotational Protection
POC's MIPS layer redirects rotational energy in an angled impact without the hot spots of older liner designs.
All-Weather Covered Shell
Smooth bonded shell seals the top and front vents against wind and rain, with eight rear exhaust vents to shed heat on climbs.
Recyclable EPS Liner
POC's recyclable liner addresses the environmental impact of helmet replacement cycles — a standout among premium lids.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Weather protection, fit, and POC's safety pedigree earn top marks. Reviewers note it runs warmer than fully vented race helmets — by design — so it pairs best with a separate summer lid for hot-weather climbing.
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Global Critique
“It takes the same platform as the race-tested Ventral Air and adds a fully covered shell to make a lightweight helmet with solid weather protection — on the road it's comfortable and unobtrusive.”
“A helmet for riding in the rain, and being seen — the sealed shell shrugs off wind and water without cooking your head, thanks to the rear exhaust venting.”
“POC's impact protection is reliably among the best we test, and the MIPS system adds rotational defense without hot spots or pressure points.”
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