The Athletic Annapolitan
Planning for the Inevitable Bicycle Crash
What would you do if you were in a cycling accident? Five tips for creating a accident plan.
Cycling is a dangerous sport. There are no two ways about it. We can take steps to make it safer—wear our helmets, obey the rules of the road, ride with a cycling club like Annapolis Bicycle Club or one of the organized group rides at Bike Doctor or Parvilla Cycles and Multi-sports. But if you plan to become a cyclist on a regular basis, you will eventually crash. This weekend, three of my friends had crashes in three separate incidents. Luckily everybody was OK, but it brought to the forefront the need to have a crash plan. What should you do if you are in an accident? Cycling, whether for commuting or as a form of exercise, is one of my favorite routines but every time I head out the door I stop and remind myself that there are risks to …
Nancy Cooper
6:39 pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
www.finishsafe.com is what I recommend to my runners and cyclists. All your medical info and contact info available to the EMTs - great article Ann more ›