Good Samaritan at Karoo2Coast

[BarHugger]

Scary thoughts and situations, especially if you think that we have skipped spring and went straight to summer (>30deg C). Sometimes a rider will be out on the track all on his own during an event. Who is going to assist if something happens (fainting, heat stroke, over the bars, down a steep descent, etc.) and no one is there to witness and help (thinking of VG a few weeks ago).

 

Got this small siren (>100db) for each family member. To activate simple means pulling a pin out of the alarm using a mini hand loop that could be attached to the wrist (almost similar concept to safety cutt-out used on wetbikes and ski boats). To deactivate, replace pin into alarm. One can set it up in such a manner that it is activated the moment you do an unplanned dismount of your bike.

 

Next goodie bag surprise item maybe.......?

Edited September 26, 2013 by BarHugger

[Gen]

Good that you are okay.

 

and great to hear someone helped you. fantastic. such a great feel good story to read on a Thursday morning.. (it is Thursday hey)

 

I can't compare roadies and Mtb-ers cause I have never participated in Road riding/racing/whatever, but can say this whenever I have either had a mechanical or fallen, the MTB-ers always come ask if I'm okay and if I need help. And we do do the same.