Cycle responder

[1] They are used by professional ambulance services to respond to emergency calls and also by private and voluntary providers of medical cover at events.

[1] The trial successfully demonstrated that response times to pedestrianised areas were reduced, and with the responder able to deal with a number of illnesses and injuries, the single cycle saved over 250 hours of ambulance availability per 6 months.

Typically the responder will carry oxygen and a defibrillator as these are primary basic life support items for dealing with conditions such as cardiac arrest.

Some organisations operating cycle responders offer specific training to staff or volunteers undertaking the role.

They may use their own training, or conform to an external standard, such as Bikeability[9] or the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA).