If you ride (or race) regularly, are you CPR certified?

gdb2b":xne7f79h said:

Thanks for the responses. A second series of questions, if I may? These are intended for those who race or ride in sponsored events (fondos, organized group rides etc.).

If you race, what are your expectations (or assumptions) about the availability of life-saving medical intervention should you need it?

If you experience a medical emergency while racing/participating in an organized event, do you expect other racers/participants to come to your aid?

Do you wear or carry personal identification and emergency contact information on your person or kit?

Lastly, are there any CPR certified folks that got CPR trained/certified soley because you ride?

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gdb2b":3i9ilyir said:

If you race, what are your expectations (or assumptions) about the availability of life-saving medical intervention should you need it? - Any organised race should have insurance/liability insurance and emergency medical cover ie an ambulance parked at the event ready to respond if needed. I'd expect the same level of care as if I were walking down the street and suddenly needed medical aid.

If you experience a medical emergency while racing/participating in an organized event, do you expect other racers/participants to come to your aid? - Initially yes I would expect others to offer assistance/aid, then if needed call for trained medical personnel. If I was in a race and saw someone in need of medical assistance I would have to stop and help in whatever way I could, I'd consider it a moral obligation to do so, the race can wait, saving someones life or preventing further injury can't...

Do you wear or carry personal identification and emergency contact information on your person or kit? - No, I'd not thought about that actually, I usually just carry a mobile phone in case I need to make an emergency call. Good point!

Lastly, are there any CPR certified folks that got CPR trained/certified soley because you ride?

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