Life-saving cyclists
Originally Posted by
avole
Here are a group of cyclists doing something positive to help
https://www.bangkokpost.com/vdo/trav...aving-cyclists in one of the world's most busiest cities
Originally Posted by
Wildwood
Good deeds.
As a former ski patroller,
I think more people should train annually in basic first aid and life saving procedures.
Originally Posted by
308jerry
Biannual training with the company I worked for in first aid and CPR was a great thing.
Being a survivor of CPR by a trained professional is the greatest. ��[
Originally Posted by
Hokiedad4
Their hearts (and AEDs) are in the right place, although I personally have never been in a situation where anyone needed first aid, much less heart resuscitation.
I’m not sure about the intent of this thread. Is it to inform us about cycling paramedics, or exhort cyclists to become roving responders?
We have cycling EMTs at major city events impassable by cars, but not on a futile routine patrol; rather on alert in ambulances to respond quickly and sometimes under dire circumstances.
Originally Posted by
canklecat
…Last April on a solo ride along a familiar rural route I encountered a cyclist flying a flag I didn't recognize -- an American flag, monochrome except for a single red stripe. As I passed I slowed to ask about it.
He was a former paramedic or EMT (I've forgotten which) who was badly injured when he was struck by another vehicle while stopped to render aid to a previous crash victim. After finally getting out of the hospital his goal was to ride across the US, flying that flag, to raise awareness for emergency responders, to encourage drivers to slow down and pass safely. Along the way he stopped at many fire and police stations to chat and take photos.
He persisted and finished a few months later, having ridden from the southeast coast to California.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
I live in downtown Boston and was in a suburb 14 miles south of the City on Saturday (yesterday).
I just so happened to encounter a large contingent of well-appointed cyclists at a water stop.
It turns out they were on the Muddy Angels Ride (National EMS Emergency Medical Services Memorial Bike Ride) to “memorialize and celebrate the lives of those who serve everyday, those who have become sick or injured while performing their duties, and those who have died in the line of duty.”
This was the East Coast Ride, from Boston to Washington DC, one of a few other Regional Rides. Their itinerary is:…
Many riders were wearing those blue and orange jerseys as seen below.
I would think that stopping at a medical crisis situation could be fraught with hazards and liabilities.
Originally Posted by
mr_bill
Such training is completely useless... ...until you find yourself needing to use it.
Then it is priceless.
BTW, much of the time an amateur first responder’s responsibility is just to make sure pros are summoned, and be with someone while the pros are on the way. (And ask if there is a semi-pro nearby.)
(Next up, nalaxone training.)
-mr. bill
Nonetheless I recognize that even in mundane situations of distress, cyclists have a unique opportunity for such “random acts of kindness.”
Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
I usually offer while rolling ... "need anything?" only stopping if they do. this past year, only 1 taker ]
Originally Posted by
winston63
Yep, that's my MO in these situations. I've had a couple of people who did need help and it's: gratifying to be able to help them out.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
I once posted regarding good deeds that cyclists perform as a result of their nimbleness, flexibility, and accessibility is that
we are the Knights Errant of the Road
Originally Posted by Wikipedia
The adjective
errant (meaning "wandering, roving") indicates how the knight-errant would wander the land in search of adventures to prove his chivalric virtues, either in knightly duels (pas d'armes) or in some other pursuit of courtly love
For example…
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
On one of the worst winter days I have ridden by bike on studded tires, I was able to stop three different times, to push hapless drivers spinning their wheels on icy roads to get onto less slippery patches.
I have also returned two cell phones and one wallet lying in the street.
Last edited by Jim from Boston; 02-19-19 at 04:08 PM.
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