Aim to be self sufficient even when riding in a group.
Own your own safety every. single. ride.
Own your own safety every. single. ride.
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Must haves for outdoor riding:
Helmet
1-2 water bottles (filled)
Cell phone (in plastic bag to keep it dry)
Money - cash / credit card
Personal ID and Emergency Contact name / number to carry on your PERSON
Purchase as Road ID or write your name and cell # + your emergency contact name
and cell # on paper and stick in a zip lock to keep it dry. Carry it in your pocket
Personal ID and Emergency Contact name / number to put on your BIKE
Stick this where you keep your flat tire changing stuff.
Why? If you get in an accident and you’re taken from the scene without your bike,
not only do you want your bike back but you want the people remaining at the scene to still
have access to your emergency contact information so they can make needed follow up calls.
Route Map > know where you can refill water & snack on your route (gas stations etc)
Flat Tire Changing Items
(even if you don't know how to use them yet)
Spare tube(s), tire levers, CO2 & CO2 dispenser, or portable pump.
Any bike store can help you stock up.
Put your ID + emergency contact info in with this stuff.
Good bike lights and reflective gear > goal: be as highly visible on your bike as possible.
Good bike lights can be expensive - but worth it > you want them to light up
like your life depends on it. Amazon and Garmin sell bike light options.
Bright helmets, clothing and shoes are helpful as well.
Car Key Storage
Can be helpful to let someone know where your car keys are
in case an accident happens and they need to move your car.
Live Tracking options:
Life 360, Road ID, and Garmin all offer tracking options.
If not riding in a group, let someone know when and where you’ll be riding.
Helmet
1-2 water bottles (filled)
Cell phone (in plastic bag to keep it dry)
Money - cash / credit card
Personal ID and Emergency Contact name / number to carry on your PERSON
Purchase as Road ID or write your name and cell # + your emergency contact name
and cell # on paper and stick in a zip lock to keep it dry. Carry it in your pocket
Personal ID and Emergency Contact name / number to put on your BIKE
Stick this where you keep your flat tire changing stuff.
Why? If you get in an accident and you’re taken from the scene without your bike,
not only do you want your bike back but you want the people remaining at the scene to still
have access to your emergency contact information so they can make needed follow up calls.
Route Map > know where you can refill water & snack on your route (gas stations etc)
Flat Tire Changing Items
(even if you don't know how to use them yet)
Spare tube(s), tire levers, CO2 & CO2 dispenser, or portable pump.
Any bike store can help you stock up.
Put your ID + emergency contact info in with this stuff.
Good bike lights and reflective gear > goal: be as highly visible on your bike as possible.
Good bike lights can be expensive - but worth it > you want them to light up
like your life depends on it. Amazon and Garmin sell bike light options.
Bright helmets, clothing and shoes are helpful as well.
Car Key Storage
Can be helpful to let someone know where your car keys are
in case an accident happens and they need to move your car.
Live Tracking options:
Life 360, Road ID, and Garmin all offer tracking options.
If not riding in a group, let someone know when and where you’ll be riding.
Rules of the road
You will see lots of riders not following these rules.
We give no sh*ts about what others are doing.
We are the example out there & we will keep ourselves and each other safe.
Ride to the right > do. not. drift. into the road.
Single file > once out of traffic, 2 abreast is okay but stay to the right
and get into single file when cars are coming.
We never win in a fight w/ a car.
Communicate - YELL, point, make eye contact >
Do not assume other cars or bikers see or hear you.
Confirm you are safe to go every. single. time.
If an accident occurs:
Realistically, no two accidents will happen the same way so there
will be many game-time decisions. Here are some basics to consider:
Priority: Scene Safety and Injured athlete care
Make sure it’s safe for you to approach the athlete (ie don’t step into traffic etc)
This sounds obvious but in the moment our brains are super focused on helping the injured person.
If there is risk of spinal damage do not move the athlete at all - wait for paramedics
Call 911 if needed.
Decisions / Tasks (divide up if possible):
Can we safely move the athlete (and bike) to a safe place out of the elements?
Acute care - what does the athlete need immediately for wounds?
Who can stay with the athlete and help give basic comfort and care?
Who can call the athlete’s emergency contact and/or deal with 911 call?
If a car was involved, get the name / contact info / insurance info of driver (use phone to take pix of these)
Is someone available to take pictures of the scene (license plate, bike damage, person damage, etc)
Who can figure out what to do with the athlete’s bike and possible car if
they drove to the ride start (may need to get keys from athlete).
Write down what you remember at some point
Side note:
If an athlete has a crash, they are coming to an abrupt activity halt > their body may still be whirling
from that - keep an eye out for reactions related to hydration, food needs, and core body temp.
Helpful items to keep in your car trunk for just-in-case:
Towel or 2 you don’t mind getting dirty (uses: cleaning up an athlete, putting it
down for an athlete to sit on, using to help an athlete stay warm
Plastic garbage bag (great for putting stinky shoes or helmets in)
Basic first aid kit (can make your own or there are ready to go ones on Amazon)
Clorox wipes -not for athlete wounds (eik) .... or to eat (!) > wipe down your own hands, car etc after the fact
Realistically, no two accidents will happen the same way so there
will be many game-time decisions. Here are some basics to consider:
Priority: Scene Safety and Injured athlete care
Make sure it’s safe for you to approach the athlete (ie don’t step into traffic etc)
This sounds obvious but in the moment our brains are super focused on helping the injured person.
If there is risk of spinal damage do not move the athlete at all - wait for paramedics
Call 911 if needed.
Decisions / Tasks (divide up if possible):
Can we safely move the athlete (and bike) to a safe place out of the elements?
Acute care - what does the athlete need immediately for wounds?
Who can stay with the athlete and help give basic comfort and care?
Who can call the athlete’s emergency contact and/or deal with 911 call?
If a car was involved, get the name / contact info / insurance info of driver (use phone to take pix of these)
Is someone available to take pictures of the scene (license plate, bike damage, person damage, etc)
Who can figure out what to do with the athlete’s bike and possible car if
they drove to the ride start (may need to get keys from athlete).
Write down what you remember at some point
Side note:
If an athlete has a crash, they are coming to an abrupt activity halt > their body may still be whirling
from that - keep an eye out for reactions related to hydration, food needs, and core body temp.
Helpful items to keep in your car trunk for just-in-case:
Towel or 2 you don’t mind getting dirty (uses: cleaning up an athlete, putting it
down for an athlete to sit on, using to help an athlete stay warm
Plastic garbage bag (great for putting stinky shoes or helmets in)
Basic first aid kit (can make your own or there are ready to go ones on Amazon)
Clorox wipes -not for athlete wounds (eik) .... or to eat (!) > wipe down your own hands, car etc after the fact
By request here is info on further training:
Red Cross
https://www.redcross.org
Go to Training and Certification tap at the top of the page
Search for First Aid or CPR class
When selecting a class, I would recommend taking ADULT CPR / FIRST AID (rather than just CPR or just First Aid)