Abstract: A helmet has an outer shell having a front portion, left and right lateral portions, a top portion and a rear portion. A visor is positioned to protect a user's eyes and is connected to the outer shell. A lower protective cage for protecting a lower portion of the user's face includes: a left connector and a right connector adjustably connected to the left lateral portion and the right lateral portion of the outer shell respectively so that a position of the lower protective cage relative to the outer shell is adjustable via connection of the left and right connectors to the outer shell; and a cage portion extending laterally between the left and right connectors, the cage portion being positioned so as to protect the lower portion of the user's face, at least a majority of the cage portion extending lower than the visor.