Handling Injurys and Other Problems
By Steve Richman - updated 3/20/13
Before you lead a ride, or even go out one one, check out this excerpt from our guidelines developed for ride leaders. If you have some time you may also want to look at this great presentation on First Aid for Cyclists by Dr. Edward Fishkin.
Take a Red Cross Class
You could save a life
By Victor Urvantsev - updated 2/19/13
Did you know that the American Red Cross offers a First Aid App? Check it out- http://www.redcross.org/FirstAidApp
They also offer First Aid/CPR classes each month in our area. http://www.redcross.org/en/takeaclass
From the American Heart Association:
Anyone can learn CPR – and everyone should! Sadly, 70 percent of Americans may feel helpless to act during a cardiac emergency because they either do not know how to administer CPR or their training has significantly lapsed. This alarming
(Take a Red Cross Class continues ...)Required Reading
for when you're off the bike
By Kate Marshall - updated 2/19/13
We all love the freedom and adventure that cycling offers. But we really need to have our feet on the ground when it comes to safety and advocacy. Below is a list of required reading:
Bob Mionske, former pro cyclist and attorny, has a website and book you need to read- Bicycling & The Law: Your Rights as a Cyclist New York State has a great site with lots of information and links - Bikes & Wheel Sport Safety. Our state advocacy organization has some great resorces as well- New York Bicycling Coalition. If you have not visited the League of American Bicyclists you need to do that asap because there is much to learn!
Safe Passing Videos
By Kate Marshall - updated 2/19/13
Motorists and cyclist can learn some important safety tips from the following videos:
Give Cyclists Three Feet was produced by Bike Walk Alliance of Westchester and Putnam and features some of our beloved WCC members.
Colorado's Three Foot Law was produced by Colorado State Patrol and features some great footage of cars passing at a safe distance.