2014 BP MS 150
Safety Coordinator
Meeting
February 11, 2014
Thank you to our host
Dinner provided by
Papa Johns
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
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.
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
2013 Top Safety Issues on
BP MS 150
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Crossing the Yellow Line
Not Calling Out
Riding More than 2 Abreast
Headphones / Ear buds
NOTE: Same Issues as 2012!
New Concern: Teams creating unofficial
breakpoints along route!
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)
Safety Resources - Website
Cycling Safety Representative’s Jerseys
Cyclists with MS
Cycling Safety Reps:
Bike Medics
Chairs: Joel Benavides & Travis Perry
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Experienced licensed medical professionals
Spread out Across the Route
Serve as “First Responders” at Accidents
Average # Bike Medics on BP MS 150: 120
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
Ride Marshals
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
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
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
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
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
2014 BP MS 150 Updates
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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
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
QUESTIONS ?
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!