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2014 BP MS 150Safety Coordinator
Meeting
February 11, 2014
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Thank you to our host
Dinner provided by Papa Johns
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Agenda
•BP MS150 Culture of Safety / Safety Committee•Safety Coordinator Role•2013 Top Safety Issues•Safety Resources
• BP MS 150 website• Cycling Safety Representatives• League Cycling Instructors (LCIs)• Group Riding Skills Courses
•Team Safety Award•2014 BP MS 150 Updates•Safety Calendar •Q&A
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Culture of Safety: BP MS 150 Safety Committee
Alan Bazard, Amy Moore - Chair, Amanda Banduch, Barron Lozano, Barry Turner – MS Liaison, Brian Hatt, Charlie Johnson, Critz Cullen, Eric Cioti, Eric Powell, Margaret Shelton, Preston Tyree, Steve Moskowitz, Steve Earle, and Tim Church.
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Culture of Safety: Safety Coordinator Role
• Team Representative focused on Safety• Communicates safety messages• Recruits Ride Marshals and LCIs for team• Encourages and tracks completion of Safe
Cycling Challenge safety quiz for team• Encourages, organizes and tracks
completion of Group Riding Skills course• Understands Safety Award requirements
and submits application, if team is qualified• Ensures team submits TXDOT application,
if needed
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2013 Top Safety Issues on BP MS 150
1.Crossing the Yellow Line2.Not Calling Out3.Riding More than 2 Abreast4.Headphones / Ear buds
NOTE: Same Issues as 2012!
New Concern: Teams creating unofficial breakpoints along route!
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Cycling Safety Resources
• Barry Turner – National MS Staff• BP MS 150 Safety Committee• Ride Marshals, Bike Medics & Bike Police
• Education:• BP MS 150 Web site• Ride Marshals & LCI’s• New Rider Orientations (NROs)
• Equipment:• Bike Shops
• Experience:• Group Riding Skills classes• Ride Marshals & LCI’s• League of American Bicyclists (LAB)
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Safety Resources - Website
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Cycling Safety Representative’s Jerseys
Cyclists with MS
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Cycling Safety Reps: Bike Medics
Chairs: Joel Benavides & Travis Perry
• Experienced licensed medical professionals• Spread out Across the Route• Serve as “First Responders” at Accidents• Average # Bike Medics on BP MS 150: 120
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Cycling Safety Reps: Bike Police
Chairs: Charles Webb & Georgeanna Davis
• Include city, state, & federal law enforcement officers from across the U.S.
• Enforce traffic laws• Assist with traffic in emergencies• Provide extra support to Recommended Rides
Organizers, tour officials, Ride Marshals, and Bike Medics
• Provide a police presence giving riders a sense of security and safety
• Average # Bike Police on BP MS 150: 75
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Ride Marshals
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Safe Cycling Reps:Ride Marshals
Chairs: Brian Hatt & Barron Lozano
• Provide “rolling safety education” to all participants
• Assist with starts• Assist riders in distress• Manage cyclist traffic at accident sites• Keep participants on the road and enjoying the
ride• Represent the MS Society and project positive
message about safe cycling• Average # Ride Marshals on BP MS 150: 240
2014 Ride Marshal Sponsor
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Ride Marshal Requirements• Registered Fundraising Veterans of 2
Houston-Austin BP MS150 Bike Tours• Willingness to help others• CPR/First Aid Certification (current)• Traffic Skills 101 for Ride Marshals course
(every 3 years)• Support at Least 2 Recommended Rides (30
supported in 2013)
2014 Ride Marshal Sponsor
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League Cycling Instructors (LCIs)
•League of American Bicyclists’ (LAB’s) training program
• Instructor requirements: 30 hours classroom & hands-on bike safety training
•LCI required for Gold Level Safety Award in 2014
•LCIs available to teach Group Riding Skills classes to teams
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Group Riding Skill Courses
• Educate riders on what to expect in a large group rides
• Bike handling skills for riding in tight groups• Classes offered by NMSS• Private class options for teams
• Need parking lot• Discuss compensation with LCIs involved
• Search for LCIs at www.bikeleague.org
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2014 Team Safety Award
4 Award Levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, & Platinum (If awarded by Safety Committee)
•Safety Pledge•Safety Coordinator Identified•Ride Marshal member(s)•Team without Safety Infractions during event•Safe Cycling Challenge Completion•Hands of Bicycle Skills/Training Class Completion•LCI member(s) – 2014 Gold Level Requirement
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2014 BP MS 150 Updates
• Breakpoint Changes (3) • Rhodes Start: leaving from west side• LaGrange Fairgrounds & Camp St. Marks• Day 2 Safety Start (La Grange) - 2013
Platinum Safety Award winners: Team Audrey’s Heroes and Team BP
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2014 Safety Calendar
New Rider Orientations: Jan 7, 21, 22; Feb 5, 19; March 4 and 11
Bike Safety Inspections: Feb 15 – April 4 (Free); Beginning April 5 - $15
Group Riding Skill Courses: Feb 15*, 16*, 22; March 2, 22, 23; April 5
TXDOT Applications: Approved in advance of BP MS 150
*Austin based classes
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QUESTIONS ?
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Thank you for your time, effort and support of those with MS, your team, the
BP MS 150 and our entire community!
Safe travels home!