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This episode of the EMSEduCast discussed the specialized education and training, as well as the roles, of bike team medics with Marc Zingarelli the EMS Coordinator of the International Police Mountain Bike Association. Marc shares how he got started in public safety cycling, the mobility benefits of bike based medics, and how bike team medics train and maintain their skills. In this episode Marc discusses some specific applications for public safety cycling, equipment that is needed, and how cyclists stay safe while accessing patients. Continue the conversation at the EMSEduCast Facebook page (where you can also ask more questions and  suggest topics for future shows). Show links:

• International Police Mountain Bike Association
• Effective Cycling: 6th Edition
• The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling
• National EMS Memorial Bike Ride – MuddyAngels.org
• RoadID – identification for endurance athletes

Cast:

• Marc Zingarelli – connect at IPMBA and Facebook
• Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
• Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
• Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon, and Facebook

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