Product Guide Winter 2007

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IPMBA: Promoting and Advocating Education and Organization for Public Safety Bicyclists. Vol. 16, No. 1

A Tribute to an Important Industry Polar Pedaling by Maureen Becker The Art of Winter Cycling Executive Director by Marc Zingarelli, EMSCI #179 th he 5 Annual IPMBA Product Guide is a tribute to the many Circleville (OH) Fire Department companies who have shown their support for IPMBA h, it’s that time of year again. Fall is over, the nights T throughout the years. From its founding as a program of the are longer, there’s a hint of snow in the air and a League of American Bicyclists to its current status as the young man’s thoughts turn to bicycle riding… internationally recognized authority on public safety cycling, A

IPMBA has enjoyed a close, personal relationship with many To answer your first question: No. I am not crazy! product suppliers dedicated to its mission. In the beginning, these Years ago I decided I would ride, no matter the weather, as suppliers worked literally side-by-side with IPMBA members to long as the roads would let me. I found myself frequently not learn how to make or modify products to meet their peculiar needs riding when the mercury dipped below 40 because it was – and they still do. Since the late 1980’s, an entire industry usually wet or icy, or there was snow on the ground. I decided dedicated to public safety cycling has emerged, making uniforms that I could ride more if I dressed for the wet and the cold, and out of wickable, breathable, comfortable material, designing patrol I resigned myself to not riding when there was ice and snow. shoes that are stiff-soled yet flexible, and equipping bikes with In my search for clothing, I stumbled across the Ice Bike web silent hubs, flashing lights and sirens, and heavy-duty shocks. site (www.icebike.com). There I learned that other people Many of these companies participate in the IPMBA Product rode their bikes year round and, amazingly, many of them Purchase Program. Industry Liaison Ron Burkitt has made a rode when there was ice and snow on the ground. In fact, I commitment to highlighting these fine discovered that winter riding is so popular in other parts of the Since the late companies, many of which also exhibit at the world that the Nokian tire company makes (at last count) nine 1980’s, an annual IPMBA Conference. Of the 12 different studded winter tires for bicycles! I was hooked. I reviews in this issue, no fewer than two-thirds (Continued on page 28) entire industry dedicated to of them offer discounts to IPMBA members! All you need to do when you place your order inside public safety is mention that you are an IPMBA member cycling has (see pages 21-24 for listings). If you prefer to Board List...... 31 emerged “try before you buy”, register now to attend Instructor Corner ...... 31 the 17th Annual IPMBA Conference in Baton IPMBA Corporate Members...... 25 Rouge. Industry Relations Committee member Bob Hatcher is Issue Focus: Product Guide ...... 5-20 organizing the second Product Purchase Program Showcase & Report from Interbike ...... 16 Silent Auction, which will feature a wide array of items from nearly Report from the International Cycle Show ...... 17-18 all our program participants! And, of course, the exhibit hall will Supplier Listing ...... 19-20 resemble a public safety cycling department store, with displays of REVEIWS bikes, clothing, uniforms, accessories, and more. Some of this AllTuff...... 5 year’s vendors have been with us from the early days: Bratwear, Bonk ...... 8 Bratwear Powerdry Tee ...... 15 Mocean, Patrol Bike Systems, Trek, and Uncle Mike’s come to Bycycle BiSaddle ...... 10 mind. These five companies haven’t missed an IPMBA conference Crate Works ...... 9 since at least 1994! Ironman Cold Snap Gloves...... 8 Speaking of products, IPMBA and Johnes & Bartlett Publishers are Marwi NitePro Slammer ...... 12 on course to add a new product to their lines – the Complete Guide Mastering Mountain Bike Skills Techniques...... 10 to Public Safety Cycling. The book is well into the production Maxxis CrossMark Tires...... 11 phase, which involved final edits, photo selections, writing PowerGrips ...... 5 Topeak MTX Trunk...... 13 captions, creating a glossary, designing the look of the cover and WTB Rocket Saddle & Moto Raptor Tire...... 7 pages, and more. There is much more to publishing a book than Zoic Apocolypse Short ...... 14 meets the eye. IPMBA is grateful to all those authors, reviewers, Member News ...... 29-30 photographers, and other contributors who have dedicated hours of News from the UK...... 27 time and years of experience; it is going to be a worthy successor to IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 16, NO. 1 President’s Column ...... 2 1 the original Complete Guide! Product Purchase Program ...... 21-24

President’s Column Project IPMBA Winter has finally arrived. Until the middle Another thing I do when it’s cold outside is tear down of January, the temperature here in Ohio my bikes and repair or replace worn and damaged was downright balmy. Forties to mid fifties items. Working on the bikes reminds me that spring is had been the norm, with a day or two just around the corner. I also try to pick a pet project to sneaking into the sixties. This provided a work on each winter. This year, it’s an early 80’s good opportunity for me to get in a few Bianchi road bike with full Campy Record components. miles on the bike. Not only did I get to ride By April, the bike will be completely cleaned, rebuilt some, but I noticed many others and ready for a second chance at enjoying themselves cycling. Now Whether you’re life. that the temperatures have dipped into Let this winter be your chance to the teens, it’s time to do some indoor looking for bikes, start on a special project. Whether activities. clothing, sunglasses, you make that project losing a few There are several things I do in the pounds, exercising regularly so winter season. Like most of us, I like or accessories, for you start this year’s riding season to dream. I read bicycling magazines on-duty or personal as strong as you ended last year’s, to find out what new and improved completing a college degree (or toys are available. It never fails that I use, you can find it starting one), or rebuilding a bike, find a new frameset or other toy that I do it the best you can. just have to have. I also can’t wait to I look forward to seeing many of get IPMBA’s winter newsletter, which contains our you at this year’s IPMBA Conference, which will be annual product guide. While most magazines contain held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and hosted by East information about all types of cycling equipment, many Baton Rouge EMS. Until then, get working on your of these don’t interest me. But the IPMBA product project. reviews have information about items that pertain to almost every public safety cyclist. Whether you’re looking for bikes, clothing, sunglasses, or accessories, for on-duty or personal use, you can find it here. I hope Jim Bowell you enjoy reading these reviews as much as the writers enjoyed researching and using the products!

YouYou won’twon’t … or practice ipmba news … or practice Newsletter of the havehave toto rideride INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION 583 Frederick Road, Suite 5B maneuvers at the Baltimore, MD 21228 the stairs of PH: 410-744-2400 ~ FX: 410-744-5504 the stairs of E-mail: [email protected] Alligator Bayou Web site: www.ipmba.org Alligator Bayou Jim Bowell thethe OldOld StateState IPMBA President Maureen Becker … Executive Director; Managing Editor CapitolCapitol Jennifer Horan Design and Layout … but you will have to Copyright 2007 © International Police Mountain Bike RotundaRotunda …… Association (IPMBA). Reproduction without permission come on down to the is prohibited. The International Police Mountain Bike Association is a th non-profit educational organization providing resources, 17th AnnualAnnual IPMBAIPMBA ConferenceConference networking opportunities, and training for public safety bicyclists. Baton Rouge, Louisiana Interested in submitting an article? Interested in advertising in IPMBA News? ~ April 14 - 21, 2007 ~ Call Maureen (410-744-2400) for information.

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5th Annual Product Guide elcome to the fifth anniversary edition of the IPMBA Product Guide! Most of the companies featured W in the 2007 IPMBA Product Guide participate in the IPMBA Product Purchase Program. Industry Liaison Ron Burkitt has made a commitment to raising awareness among IPMBA members as to the wide array of products available to IPMBA members through this members-only discount program. Please be sure to take advantage of the generosity of these companies and show your appreciation for their support of IPMBA and public safety cycling. If you like to “see before you buy”, visit the Product Purchase Program Showcase & Silent Auction during the 17th Annual IPMBA Conference, April 14-21, 2007, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana! Pages 5-20.

Power Grips Strap Set AllTuff Bike Medic Bag by Craig Wainman, PCI # 258 by John Washington, PCI #461T, EMSCI #037T Freeport (IL) Police Department University of Pennsylvania (PA) Police Department I have to be thankful for the winter weather in There are numerous manufacturers of bike bags Northwestern Illinois, particularly for it’s and panniers used by EMS cyclists to carry their penchant for quick change. The conditions medical equipment, including Jandd, Iron Duck, were not conducive for bike riding when my Arkel-OD and R & B Fabrications, all of which Power Grips arrived (temps. in the low 30s, have been tried by this writer. One of the newer high winds, and freezing rain), but in two entries into the field, and one certainly worth days time we were “suffering” through considering, is the AllTuff Bike Medic Bag made PEDALS sunshine and temperatures in the low 60s. BAGS in Fort Wayne, IN. Power Grips, a product from Mountain Racing Products, are I had the opportunity to evaluate this product in the months prior advertised as “clipless power without the catch” and “...the to the 2006 IPMBA Conference when putting a student-based simple easy way to increase your pedal power, without the EMS response unit into service at the University of Pennsylvania. locked-in feel of clipless pedals and straps.” Being a clipless I contacted a staff member at AllTuff who was extremely helpful pedal (Time mountain bike pedals) rider for the last 10 years, and I was able to obtain a sample of the bag. I am certainly glad I I was skeptical of their claims. How could any pedal system did. It was impressive enough that I purchased four sets for the hope to compare with my Time pedals? But, for the sake of student EMT staff to use while responding to medical fairness, I decided to give them a chance. emergencies on the campus. The straps were easy to install on an old pair of pedals. The It was obvious that careful thought went into the design and directions were complete and clear, and the installation, from layout of the bag so that it would properly serve the end users. start to finish, took only 20 minutes. The Power Grip straps Paramedic Andrew Mowery of the Three Rivers Ambulance are offered in a variety of options. They come in Service in Fort Wayne provided much of the two lengths, the standard straps, and the technical advice to help AllTuff determine extra long straps for their specifications. Like most of the shoes size 12 or bags on the market, the AllTuff is larger. The made of heavy duty 1000 denier straps I tested Cordura nylon for strength and wear were the resistance. But it is the other features standard that make the bag stand out. length. I used There is a large top compartment that a pair of size can accommodate various size AEDs 11.5 cycling and either an M-6 or C size oxygen shoes, and the cylinder and support equipment such as straps had to be spare electrodes, OA devices, intubation adjusted to the equipment or other gear. The Velcro very end. I would divider is easily adjusted and the clear plastic suggest the extra internal covering makes for quick ID of the long straps for anyone wearing anything larger than a size equipment. The AED and O2 cylinder are positioned in the top 11. This would allow for more shoe (or boot for winter bag to center the load and distribute the weight over the rear riding) options. Standard straps are available with POLICE wheel instead of having them in a side pannier where the strut of on the strap instead of the Power Grips logo. Power Grips the rack system would need to bear the weight. This top bag is are also offered in a Sport Pedal Kit and a High Performance somewhat larger than some of the other bags on the market, so (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page 6)

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the Power Grips are slightly harder to options. The Power Straps are $22.95 with Power Grips Strap Set learn than toe clips (cages) and clipless a 10% discount for IPMBA members. pedal systems, but could be just as fast Overall, I was impressed with the product. (Continued from page 5) with practice. They are far more secure The straps are well made, and look very Pedal Kit. In both these, the straps come than toe clips unless you tighten the straps durable. They were easy to install with attached to a pair of quality, metal cage on the cages, which of course I don’t just a phillips screwdriver and an 8mm recommend. The Power Straps allow for pedals. wrench. They were easier to use than I use of any type of shoes or boots, and no I expected to spend a lot of my time expected, and are much more secure than getting used to the straps, and maybe even special pedals are required. toe cages. I did a wide variety of town taking a fall or two. However, the exit When discussing equipment selection riding with the Power Straps, including a from the pedals is started exactly in the in the Police Cyclist course, I used to lot of stop-and-go riding and hills, same motion as the exit from my Time recommend the mini toe clips and never fell or felt my grip on the pedals. I just twisted my heel to the (strapless) to riders that did not pedals was not secure. outside, which loosened the strap, and want, or were not allowed by their You can view the entire line of then pulled my foot straight back. The department’s rules, to use clipless Mountain Racing Products at entry was a little trickier. You have to pedals. Now I will be mrpbike.com. slide the toe of your shoe into the strap, recommending the Power Straps. until the ball of your foot is on the pedal. They are more secure than toe clips, Craig has been with the Freeport You then rotate your heel towards the and with practice, just as easy to Police Department for 13 years. He bike, which tightens the strap’s grip. You use. Even if clipless systems were was a full time member of their bike patrol for eight years, and has been a can adjust the tension by rotating your allowed, the Power Grips are PCI for 10 years. He can be reached foot in or out. In comparing the entry to certainly cheaper, and allow the use at [email protected]. other pedal systems, I would have to say of a much wider variety of footwear

set, a multi-tool and spare inner tube, any rear rack system needs to be AllTuff Bike Medic Bag personal water bottle or other such considered when using side panniers. equipment. (Continued from page 5) Like the Ford Model T of yesteryear, the Each bag, that is, the top, two side AllTuff bag is stocked in black only. getting used to performing a dismount and panniers and two rear facing bags, are However, if you would like another color, clearing the bag may take some time for equipped with reflective striping for AllTuff’s staff is more than willing to those accustomed to a smaller bag. visibility. All of these compartments are work with you – there might be a short There are two side panniers, each padded to protect the equipment and are production and delivery time delay but it containing color-coded, pull-out pouches. connected to one another with alligator can be produced. The AllTuff bike medic This allows for the standardization of clips for quick disconnect if the entire bag is well constructed and clearly equipment from bike to bike. Both side bike can not access a particular area or if designed for use in the field and should be panniers have tapered leading edges so the bags have to be carried separately. considered when purchasing bike bags. It that the rider’s heels do not strike the bags Each bag also has YKK zippers with can be viewed at www.alltuff.com or by during the pedal stroke motion. But even lockable double pulls, a nice feature to calling 877-866-0374. if it does, the leading edge of each bag is consider for securing cardiac drugs and John is the Bike Patrol Unit supervisor at the reinforced with extra overlaying vinyl medications. The entire system connects University of Pennsylvania. He is an IPMBA material. to the rear rack with dual Velcro PCI, EMSCI, and Instructor-Trainer. He can In addition to these pannier bags, there are connections so that they do not bounce be reached at [email protected]. two rear-facing compartments for smaller around and/or drape into the spokes of the items such as IV bags, a roll-up rain gear wheel and become damaged. Note: the strut design of

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WTB Rocket Saddle and Moto Raptor MTB Tires by David Millican 3M Scotchlite reflective material at the Its apparent weaknesses were exactly Denton (TX) Police Department rear of the saddle for better visibility. what makes these tires perform well. I was very excited when The saddle is designed to provide WTB reports the weight as 840 grams I learned of my support in the areas that it is needed, each and the ones I received weighed in opportunity to review a cushion in the areas it is needed and at 850 grams each. This is not a fast product or two from smooth surfaces to help eliminate rolling tire, but it allows for large Wilderness Trail Bikes. chafing. contact surface with the terrain. If your WTB, which began in a This saddle is unquestionably the best wheel is not centered perfectly over small garage near the saddle in their line. It’s a higher end your hub, the spokes may flex just base of Mt. Tamalpais in SADDLES/TIRES saddle, just over a hundred dollars but is enough for the large 2.4” tire to rub the California, has earned a well worth the price, especially if you side of your shock brace. This was no prestigious reputation in the mountain have ever suffered from fault of the product; bike industry. I immediately called saddle sores. Bottom line rather, my Chris Schierholtz, IPMBA’s contact, – the WTB Rocket SLT is equipment. that same day. We selected the WTB a high end saddle that is I found 40 psi to be Rocket saddle and the Moto Raptor easy on your bottom end. ideal for my riding MTB tires in 2.4”. He was great to talk conditions. This tire to and sent the products out right away. MOTO RAPTOR pressure provided a Race MTB 2.4” Tires WTB Rocket V SLT Saddle large contact surface Moto Raptor Race tires Having owned two WTB saddles in the for stable traction. (55/60) 2.4 inches have a past, I had high expectations for this The Moto Raptor tire lightweight casing, DNA saddle and it never failed to meet those worked well on loose rubber compound and a expectations. This saddle is suggested damp soil and trails folding bead. This is a for road, cross country, downhill or free covered in fall big tire with a large air riding. With its titanium rails and leaves. Its strengths volume. While this is not narrow design it weighed in at a super- were rolling over a fast-running or light 225 grams, only 15 grams heavier large rocks and the lightweight tire, its uses than WTB reports but considerably climbing ability was far exceed the uses of a lighter than many of its counterparts. second to none. This normal 2-inch tire. WTB The narrow design also allows for easy is an all around FAT designed this tire for trail control while using your legs when off TIRE that was made and free riding. the seat. for the Rocky The large volume of air Mountains. I can’t I slapped this baby on my bike and enables you to run the wait till my next trip never gave it a second thought. It was tires with low air pressure. to Colorado. well constructed and provided a good The suggested air pressure stable platform. This saddle came with WTB participates in for the tire is 35-55 psi. a “love channel”, comfort zone, and a the IPMBA Product Anyone weighing 200 lbs padded contoured nose. The love Purchase Program. could run these at the channel is made of carbon fabric and, For more information, visit minimum recommended psi without along with the comfort zone, is designed www.wtb.com or email Chris at fear of pinch flats. This is beneficial if to provide perineal and soft tissue relief. [email protected]. you desire the characteristics of tubeless The saddle also provides what WTB David Millican has been with the Denton tires without having to convert. The calls F.I.T.S., or flat ischial tuberosity Police Department for seven years. He’s been tread is adaptable to many types of support. This is very important for the a member of the bike team and an IPMBA terrain. It has a low profile tread spread member for three years. He has served as an seat bones. The shell is covered in out with an open pattern, providing FTO and is certified as a TCLEOSE premium leather, special lightweight large contact surface with the ground. instructor. He can be reached at DNA (rubber compound) padding, and [email protected].

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Protect your Bike with Bonk by Jeff Eversoll, PCI #494 wrench (not wanting to repeat the great. They come in various colors, so Bowling Green (KY) Police Department aforementioned experience of an accident, finding a color to blend with your bike – Talk about irony. When even a controlled one). The film did a thus avoiding the zebra effect – is Ron Burkitt called to ask good job of protecting the finish from relatively easy. The silver strips reflect me to review a product, I nicks and scratches. best, but all colors have distinct reflecting was none too sure of my Recommended areas for application are ability. The cable patches are a clear ability to complete the the top and sides of the top tube, top and plastic film similar to Bonk, but are task. I had recently sides of the down tube, fronts of forks, specifically designed to stick to the frame injured myself in a fall head tube, seat tube, chain stays, and areas of the bike where cables may rub, marring from my patrol bike and the finish. Since this is an almost constant BIKE STUFF where cables rub the frame. It is not was working modified recommended for application over rough contact point, the patches are definitely duty. Imagine my surprise (and weld joints. beneficial. sheepishness) when the product I received Now for the most important question: was a product designed to help protect a Applying Bonk over the price. The Bonk kit costs $33.00, cable bike finish from damage, aptly named patches are $5.00, and reflective safety “Bonk”. Thankfully, I was given plenty frame helps protect (and strips are $6.00. Bonk is also sold in rolls, of time to complete the review, and once I increase the life of) the in differing widths, which is useful for was cleared to return to regular duty, I multiple bikes or larger bikes and went to work on testing Bonk. paint and decals, surfaces. A Graphic Source also offers What is Bonk? According to the reducing the chance of 14mm thick chainstay shields. manufacturer, A Graphic Source, it is chipping and flaking… When I spoke with customer service, they basically an 8mm thick piece of plastic informed me that they can also do custom film which comes in various widths. It is graphics (a new product called “Mark similar to, and applied like, window tint. If the earlier comparison to window tint scares you, be not afraid. The do-it- your Stuff” is launching soon – see Why do you need Bonk? Imagine that yourself kit comes complete with film, website for details). I found that A your department has just purchased spray (to help keep the film pliable during Graphic Source not only offers helpful several expensive bikes and is looking for the application process), and a squeegee personal customer service, but their a way to protect the finish. Applying block. Very detailed instructions are website, where I obtained pricing Bonk over the frame helps protect (and included in the kit. Even better, for extra information and photos, is also useful. To increase the life of) the paint and decals, tips and tricks, excellent customer service contact them, visit reducing the chance of chipping and is available (see contact information at the www.bonkprotection.com, e-mail flaking. The film also offers UV end of the review). [email protected], or go the old- protection. fashioned route and call (480) 515-2898. A Graphic Source also sent reflective Jeff has been an IPMBA member since 1997 To test the claim that it is scratch- safety strips and cable patches for testing. resistant, I applied Bonk to my bike, and and an instructor since 2001. He can be For those who work at night and want reached at [email protected]. then gave it a few licks with a light hex extra visibility, the reflective strips are Ironman Cold Snap Gloves by Michael Taylor Country Club Plaza (KS) Security I rode last night with them and they ROCK! It was about 45 degrees out and I was really surprised how warm they were as they are relatively thin. I thought they might not be enough because it was so cold, but they were actually so warm I think I could go out in 30 degree weather and be just fine. The fleece lining, gel palm and silicone dots are great features. I will be showing these bad boys off to all my bike guys here! Michael Taylor is the Assistant Director of Security for the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been an IPMBA member since 2002. He can be reached at [email protected]. GLOVES

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Crate Works Pro XLC Plastic Bike Box by Robert Hatcher, PCI #629, EMSCI #103 dropped it, and pushed it over several after they are wrapped in bubble wrap. Delaware (OH) Police Department times. When I opened the box, I was He also throws his pedal and allen IPMBA Industry Relations Committee pleasantly surprised to find the bike just as wrenches into the pedal bag so he can I recently had the I had left it – I had been skeptical since rebuild his bike when it arrives at its opportunity to review the the box is made from corrugated plastic destination. Once the box is sealed up, Crate Works Pro XLC and cardboard. Marc tapes the straps down to keep them Plastic Bike Box. This I also tested a smaller framed road bike from getting caught on anything during crate is designed to shipping. protect bicycles during (Burley Wolf Creek) and two of our shipping or while being department’s police bikes. The Burley fit Crate Works is a small company with the transported on airplanes. in the box without removing the bike boxes as their headline product. BIKE STUFF derailleur, however, I tied the derailleur to They offer two models, the Pro XLC I received the box via Fed Ex within a the chain stay with a zip Plastic Box couple days of ordering. When the box tie. I put a medium bike ($169.00), which I arrived it was broken down to about half from our fleet in the box tested, and the Pro 1 the thickness of the assembled box, which with ease. Up next was Cardboard Box is great for storing when it is not in use. I the “semi truck” of the ($109.00). opened the carton and found all of the fleet, a 21.5 inch Trek According to the components as well as the easy-to- Police mountain bike. It web site, the plastic understand assembly instructions. Within was a really tight box will last for five minutes I had the box ready to receive squeeze, but amazingly, years. The the first bike. it fit. I did have to cardboard box is The next portion of the instructions walks remove the rear good for 5-10 uses. you through the disassembly of your derailleur and spin the The optional wheel bicycle. They direct you to remove the fork backwards. I could caddies come in two pedals, seat post, wheels, wheel skewers, have removed the fork to models, economy stem from the fork, and the front brake create even more room (plastic) and heavy cable (only if the cable is too short). had it been necessary. duty (aluminum and larger wheels). The I started off the test by tearing down a Lt. Marc Zingarelli, the Bike Patrol Coordinator economy are $35.00 small-framed bike, a Fisher Mt. Tam. The and the heavy duty bottom of the fork hit the front of the box and EMSCI for the Circleville (OH) Fire $45.00. The boxes and the rear derailleur hit the back. I was can be ordered on able to create a few more inches of space Dept. owns the Pro XLC Plastic Bike Box. He is able to fit his XL line at www.crateworks.com or by calling by removing the derailleur. At this point, 1-800-934-5214. the bike fit into the box perfectly. Next, I framed touring bike or his 21.5” hybrid used the numerous hook and loop straps to bike into the box; he turns the fork Overall, I liked the Crate Works box secure the bike. After tying the frame backwards and ties the rear derailleur to because it is more economical, lighter, and down, the divider sat over the frame so the the frame with zip ties. He said that the easier to store than traditional hard plastic wheels could be laid on top. Once the box he shipped from Alaska arrived home cases. It was easy to load the bikes into wheels were strapped down, I put the top with shards of wood from the trailer in the box, where they were held safe and on and used the included “H” strap to which it was shipped embedded in the secure. I trust my bike will not become secure the lid of the box. You can plastic box but the bike was not damaged. damaged during my travels to the 2007 IPMBA Conference in Baton Rouge. purchase an optional wheel caddy to make Marc found there is enough room in the the box easier to maneuver. box for additional souvenirs/equipment, Robert Hatcher is the bike unit coordinator for the Delaware, OH PD. He is a PCI, EMSCI, Now came the fun part. Since I wasn’t such as camping gear that was not allowed League Cycling Instructor, and enjoys road actually shipping the box, I was able to on the plane (camp stove and fuel canisters). He added that EMS personnel and mountain biking. He can be reached at use my imagination to simulate how [email protected] or (740)368-1615 shippers or baggage handlers might abuse have enough room in the box for racks ext. 4. the box. I cartwheeled it end over end, and fenders – they have to remove the racks from the bike, but they still fit nicely IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 16, NO. 1 9

Book Review: To Tingle or Not Mastering Mountain Bike Skills: Techniques to Excel in All Riding Styles

By Brian Lopes, Lee McCormack by Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T There were only a few items that I felt were Boulder PD (CO) lacking: by Stephen M. Prescott IPMBA Board – Membership Coordinator San Antonio (TX) Police Department • Coverage of crash avoidance and injury “I ride my bike to ride my bike.” prevention techniques (exits, tumbling Almost every rider Zen proverb techniques and falling drills) that are feels a tingling vital when testing limits; sensation in his or her Funny how the more you hands, feet, and groin • ride your bike the less you Emphasis of the importance of area. Is this normal? really know. If you ask the environmentally responsible riding. Some say “yes, since incredibly talented bike I contacted and interviewed author Lee most riders feel it, it handler how they managed McCormack by phone and we discussed the SEATS must be normal.” But to pull off a spectacular merits of the book. He was appreciative of do you feel that same move, they might likely the feedback. Some of the missing tingle or numbness when you walk, LEARNING respond with a shrug and information I noted was omitted at first run, or sit? No, you don’t, so which is say, “I don’t know. I just publication because of document size normal? did it.” Execution of the skill is often restrictions. He added that the topics might I have been a police officer for 15 easier than explaining it. find their way into a companion DVD or years and have been on bike patrol for the next publishing. I’ll be anxiously That’s a situation that master-bike handlers six years. It is the greatest job in law waiting. Brian Lopes and Lee McCormack faced enforcement. I, too, thought the tingle when writing Mastering Mountain Bike In the meantime, masters Lopes and was normal. Go on a long ride, your Skills. Their 196-page book is becoming McCormack are offering Mastering hands and feet go numb. You get a widely recognized as the technical manual Mountain Bike Skills as an effective tool in tingling in your groin area but not in a for the disciplines of sport mountain biking: elevating rider good way. Normal, right? While cross-country, downhill, mountain cross, skill. The tandem pedaling after someone, you stand to freeride, dirt jump and urban riding. The has successfully get that burst of speed and you get a main topics in the book include: bike designed a text pain in your legs as you come up. selection and set up, balance, positioning, for defining bike Normal, right? Wrong. pedaling, pumping terrain for speed, maneuvers, and braking, cornering, wheelies and hops, put together a Three years ago, the National Institute drops, jumping, speed, lines, and racing. practical resource for Occupational Safety & Health The text affords the IPMBA cyclist a great for public safety (NIOSH), came to our department to deal of resource material. There are cyclist and do a study on the use of noseless, or enough maneuvers dissected, explained and instructor alike. hornless, saddles. It was at that time displayed in such a way that riders from It’s even possible that I realized the tingle was not novice to advanced will all benefit. The the material might make riders capable of normal. Dr. Steven Schrader brought skills are directed to riding off road, but are explaining how they perform their moves. with him several different noseless easily adapted to the street. Here are some saddles as well as electrodes and Cost: $22.95 (US), $28.95 (Canada) testing devices. I participated in the valuable features I found in the book: Contact: Order at www.imba.org or study and tried several of the noseless • Progressive skills, from fundamental to Human Kinetics Publishers at saddles. I chose the BiSaddle by the most advanced, are broken down and www.humankinetics.com Bycycle, Inc. (www.bycycleinc.com) paired with full-color visuals and photo Mitch is an IPMBA Instructor Trainer, serves as To me, this was the most comfortable sequences to increase reader recognition; Membership Coordinator on your IPMBA option, and it still looked somewhat Board, and has a penchant for singlespeeds. He • Large type that is easy to read, with like a traditional saddle, but without can be reached at interpretive advice and experiences in [email protected]. the nose. entertaining and informal bike lingo; I have taken my work bike and • A balanced, functional, and well personal bike, both outfitted with the designed format. (Continued on page 13) 10 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2007

MAXXIS CrossMark Tires: Get a Grip! by Brad Miller, PCI# 928 Lewisburg PD (PA) Because the tires are not flat and smooth being spun out from the tires. I pedaled IPMBA Industry Relations Committee (there are ridges which are spaced to out of the volleyball court looking for yet create a seemingly smooth surface), the another obstacle. When IPMBA Industry ridges dug in and provided effortless One night a misting rain left water- Liaison Ron Burkitt pedaling. In fact, I couldn’t make these covered challenges for me. The tires were recently asked me to test tires spin out. I rode across the grass as if still stuck to the pavement. When I spotted some tires for Maxxis, I I was still on pavement. But what about a very steep grassy hill, I smiled as I thought, how much of a those who work in areas with even more thought, “these tires can’t possibly get me difference do tires really varied riding conditions? up that.” I rode up the grassy hill at a make? So I got in contact I found a park in my area that has a mulch parallel angle in an attempt to get my bike with Ben Burgess at TIRES walking trail. I had a particular grudge to slide out from in under me. I was just Maxxis Tires and we against this trail because it has a asking to be punished for this, but instead, discussed what tire would be most switchback that handed me a piece of I was rewarded. Once again, the raised appropriate for public safety bikes. We humble pie a few months ago. While side knobs dug in and I never spun a agreed on the Maxxis CrossMark as they riding with my old tires on this loose wheel. A friend of mine who witnessed are designed for cross-country racing. Ben mulch, I dumped my bike while this asked, “Did you just ride up that wet sent a set of the CrossMarks and I quickly attempting to maneuver through the hill??” As I nodded, he asked me to do it swapped out my tires and began to explore switchback. So I headed for this particular again. I hit it straight this time to see if the what makes these tires so special. area and expected to find myself once slightly spaced center ridges would It didn’t take very long for me to realize again picking mulch off my uniform. As I grip...and they did. that my previous notion that tires don’t turned onto the switchback, I almost fell The end result: I am now a believer that make much of a difference was false. The off my bike. No fault of the tires, mind tires DO make a major difference in your first thing that stood out on these tires is you. I was in shock because the ability to handle a bike in varying the tread pattern. Most of us ride with tires CrossMarks didn’t spin at all! The tires conditions. I am also a believer that the that are perfectly smooth in the center. dug in and I pedaled through the Maxxis CrossMark tires are one of the Our bikes require reduced rolling switchback as if I was going straight on most appropriate tires for public safety resistance for speed. The smooth tires also pavement. Now I’m really beginning to be cycling. The slightly spaced ridges on the reduce noise and provide more contact impressed and looking to find something top of the tire are quiet and smooth yet with the pavement for safety. The tread that these tires cannot conquer. grab when things get loose. The raised pattern on the CrossMark is not smooth, Next, I found an outdoor volleyball court. knobs on the sides keep you in control which might make one steer clear of this What are they made of? SAND!!! I know, when the going gets really tough. One tire, tire. But look again! you shouldn’t ride through sand. Rule #1 all conditions, what more can be said? Although the tread pattern is not smooth, of obstacle avoidance is to stay away from The Maxxis CrossMark is available the center ridges provide a continuous things that could cause you to lose control. through any Maxxis dealer with an MSRP pattern, which in fact is almost smooth. Sand is one of these things. But I just of $37 per tire, but are available at 50% These tires were quiet and stuck like glue couldn’t help myself; I had to see what off through the IPMBA PPP. Can you put to the pavement. I ran my bike through the these flytraps on my rims would do in the a price tag on safely doing your job? I basic police cone courses and found that sand. I headed into the volleyball pit and cannot recommend this tire these tires actually made many, if not all, braced myself for the spin out. Once enough. For more of the technical maneuvers much easier. It again, the CrossMarks dug in. That’s right, information on the actually felt as if my bike was fastened to I rode right through this sand pit and never CrossMark, go to a track. I had minimal rolling resistance, spun a tire! I was in awe and still www.maxxis.com. but the tires stuck to the pavement. determined to prove that these tires could not possibly handle everything. After Brad is an IPMBA PCI and I decided to see what these tires would do has been a police cyclist in adverse conditions. You cannot control several passes straight through the sand since 2002. He is a life long where you might have to go. We are not with no spinning, I decided to bump this cyclist and can be found riding trails in the always going to be on the pavement. So test up a notch by making a 90-degree turn in the middle of the sand. Once again, I Appalachian mountains in off the pavement and onto the grass I central Penn. He can be couldn’t believe the results. I made the went. reached at turn with only about a teaspoon of sand [email protected].

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Nightpro Slammer Police Light by Marwi by Charlie Summers, PCI #512 Illinois State University (IL) Police Department IPMBA Industry Relations Committee When I was approached mounting bracket. This cannot be done connection. The battery has a unique by Marwi U.S.A. to test with other lights such as my shape design. It is water bottle shaped their new Nightpro Niterider. These lights adjust up and with one side flattened out. I liked this “Slammer” police down with a great range of motion, which feature for two reasons. First, the battery package, I was more than allows you to adjust your lights for could be laid down while charging and happy to test something optimal use. The light also comes with not roll off the charging table or be other than the good old two different remote operations – one for knocked over. Second, it made it easier to LIGHTS NiteRider patrol light. the center halogen and one for the LED’s. place and keep in the water bottle As an avid fan of the Mounting of the light was very quick and cage. During many of my rides with the NiteRider lighting systems holding the easy because of the quick release light, I experienced the battery falling out opinion they were the best option, I had handlebar mount. It even came equipped of my cage. This was very impressive used nothing else for personal or patrol with a number of rubber strips to make it with the number of stairs I try to use. easy to mount to any size handle encompass on our college campus during My eyes were opened immediately when bar. After mounting the light, I was all set a tour of duty. “The Slammer” arrived. After ripping the to test “The Slammer” out on the The Nightpro “Slammer” police light was product from its shipping box, I was very streets. I was very very impressive over its several pleased to see “The Slammer” was impressed in how month test phase. The light was encased in a very plush leather case and the light lit up durable and lived up to the the light was very well organized the pavement manufacturer’s claims. It inside. Every piece had its own cut out ahead of produced a clean bright light section and was wrapped in protective me. The pattern for optimum foam to protect from everyday tossing light pattern visibility. The red and blue around. I was very impressed with the was spread out LED’s provided instant recognition care Marwi put into taking care of their nicely, but not for me as a police cyclist and gained equipment. enough to reduce its the attention of many Inside the case was an already charged effectiveness. It while I was using battery, which made it easy to install the wasn’t long them. This system light on my bike and be ready to light up before I had has proven to be the night. The case came complete with a my first call more effective rapid charger and another impressive little of the than my gem – a car charger, which is something night and NiteRider patrol we pay a little extra for with other decided to package, and I systems. The light itself is a 12W halogen test the red would mmend it to light placed in the center. It is encased in and blue reco CNC machined aluminum housing with LED’s. I was very impressed with the anyone seeking a new lighting system. one red LED light placed on left side and brightness the flashing red and blues, Marwi participates in the IPMBA Product one blue LED light placed on the right which was my mode of choice. They can Purchase Program. They can be reached side of the light. Both of the LED’s are also be used in a steady mode. According at www.magurausa.com. encased with the same CNC machined to the manufacturer, the run time on “The Slammer” is about four hours. I Charlie is the bike patrol coordinator for the aluminum housings as the halogen Illinois State University Police Department. light. There are a total of nine LED lights personally only had the opportunity to test the light for its longevity on a three hour He is an IPMBA Instructor, a member of the in each one. IPMBA Industry Relations Committee, and an off-road night ride. It stayed bright during avid off-road rider. He can be reached at One of the nice features of the light the entire ride. [email protected]. system is all three lights can be adjusted without moving the entire reinforced resin The battery and the light have heavy duty cords with a strong positive click

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Topeak MTX Trunk Bag with Quick Release Beam Rack and Dual Side Frame by David Sturman could potentially be stolen with little effort removable Velcro “POLICE” tabs. I also City of Delaware (OH) Police Department and without tools as well. The rack really liked the solid look of the bag’s One of the things I pride attaches to the bike seat post with a quick walls; it did not appear that they would myself on being a bike release that stayed secure through all my collapse when empty as some cheaper officer is the fact that I test riding. The MTX Trunk Bag I tested bags do. The bag I tested had more space can handle almost any slid easily onto and locked in place on this than my JANND bag and contained built- kind of call that my rack. Removal was the opposite. Once in panniers hidden in the side pockets. If carbound cohorts can. snapped in place, the bag stayed on the you don’t plan to use panniers all the time, This has largely been frame with no problems. get the Trunk Bag of your choice without BAGS thanks to my idea of zip- The rack comes equipped with two bungee panniers because they take up most of the tying a pannier to the left straps and a rear reflector that was easily room in the bag’s side pockets when not in side of my bike just below my JANND removed. While Topeak offers a variety of use. I really liked the pocket inserts under bag. The pannier allowed me to add rear lights for the rack, the top layer of the bag that clipboards and forms to my ensemble, but there was enough space held extra hand cuffs, pens, it was awkward in general and sometimes for me to rig my existing police stickers and more. The bag also expands as unstable when negotiating stairs. light to the frame. most bags do and has a I’m happy to say that the above apparatus The Dual Side Frame bonus water bottle holder in is now collecting dust in the department’s installed easily – four the rear. This could come in bike patrol locker as I have been given the bolts are all it took to handy if you need to opportunity to experiment with Topeak’s connect the Dual Side transport an open container MTX Trunk Bag DX ($87.97). This Frame to the rack and I was done. It did of beer for evidence! roomy hauler of gear works fluidly with require a 4mm hex key for installation the available Quick Release Rack ($47.95) onto the rack, but any good bike bag has For more information or to order these and optional Dual Side Frame ($21.95) for one in it anyway. The rack only products, contact Chris Harvey of Todson, the bag’s built-in panniers. All three items accommodates twenty pounds of weight. Inc., at (800) 213-4561 or email were submitted for evaluation by Todson, This changed my style of descending [email protected]. Inc., located in Foxborough, down stairs a bit as I could not “sit” on my David Sturman has been with the city of Massachusetts. bag as I could with my prior frame. Delaware, Ohio for six years and has been on I installed the quick release “QR” Beam the bike patrol for three years. He can be The MTX Trunk Bag DX has a reached at [email protected]. Rack MTX V-Type with little effort and professional look and came equipped with without tools. Unfortunately, the rack

years, I have not had the tingle. Bycycle Inc. Bycycle is a member of the To Tingle or Not to Tingle So the answer to the question is, “No, the IPMBA PPP; try the noseless saddle for a week or two and make up your own mind. (Continued from page 10) tingle is not normal.” There are loads of papers out there that explain the causes of The choice is yours: Tingle or No Tingle BiSaddle, up and down stairs, up and over the tingle – cutting off the blood flow to a – Be Numb or Have Feeling. curbs, ascending main vein or pinching a nerve – and the and descending Note from the Manufacturer: Bycycle Inc. sometimes resulting sexual dysfunction. hills and on long has worked with Stephen Prescott and the They are all in technical terms but what I rides. I have SAPD bike police over the past year to have experienced speaks louder than worked long develop a new foam outer surface papers that I don’t understand. The bottom hours on it. I material. Of the 48 bike patrol officers, 38 line is that since I started riding with the have completed a use an alternative saddle design. Of these noseless BiSaddle, I have not had the few obstacle 38, 26 (including one of three female tingle. courses without experiencing any balance officers) use the BiSaddle. issues. I have chased individuals on foot There are many noseless saddles out there. Stephen Prescott has been a San Antonio Police and in cars (I am starting to sound like a Find the one that’s right for you. The one Officer for more than 15 years, including six on the Dr. Seuss book…). For the last three that’s right for me is the BiSaddle by Downtown Bike Patrol. He can be reached at IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 16, NO. 1 13

Apocolypse Now

by Marc Sweeney pockets are very important to bike After giving these shorts a good test for Denton (TX) Police Department officers and it seems like we never have close to a month, I was honestly When the cold weather enough. Well, ZOIC™ Apocolypse impressed with the overall product. The goes and summer is again shorts come with four pockets. There are shorts did their job, and they did it well. upon us, we will strip off two front cargo zippered pockets and two Alyssa Slamal from ZOIC™ told me that our heavy coats and pants rear zippered pockets. I was truly the Apocolypse short wears like a regular in favor of more impressed, since I prefer zippered short, but comfortable shirts and pockets rather than Velcro. The pockets functions shorts. I was very thrilled seemed to be of good size to hold my like a SHORTS when I was asked by items while on patrol or just riding a technical IPMBA to test the new good trail. riding piece. ZOIC™ Apocolypse Short. Upon I took the shorts to work and showed She was receiving the shorts, I immediately had to them off to a couple of the other officers, absolutely try them on. The first thing that I noticed and everyone wanted to try the short for correct, and was how comfortable they were. The themselves. But after all the inspecting has earned a shorts appeared to be built well and and admiring myself in the short came new overall had a great fit to them. the ultimate test: I had to get out and do customer. After admiring myself in the mirror for a some hard riding in them. After some She also few minutes, I removed the shorts and good patrol work, and a few trails, I informed me inspected them thoroughly. The shorts realized that I could have used a pair of that ZOIC™ are very slim fitting. The four-way these shorts a while back. The shorts are was willing stretch nylon fabric seems to make the so comfortable, and they hold up and able to short very comfortable and easy to move extremely well. Any experienced cyclist make any around in. ZOIC™ shorts come with the knows that the built-in pad can provide necessary Italian-made Cytech Stretch Elastic cycle padding, but is mostly used to absorb adjustments pad. The molded chamois pad is moisture that causes chafing and saddle that IPMBA seamless, and is designed to stretch and sores. I have experienced both members may need done to the short, conform to your every move. These are predicaments and know how painful they such as pockets or logos. ZOIC™ is the first shorts I have worn with a built-in are. I have worn many other shorts intent on making these shorts not just a chamois. The integrated knit paneling before, but still came up hurting after a need, but a want for all. I believe they spans from both sides all the way around good ride. The ZOIC™ Apocolypse have created a product that will fit our to the rear of the short, which offers short felt different and I did not have any needs, is of good quality, and is maximum ventilation and airflow. The of the above mentioned problems during, affordable. Try these out, you will enjoy front of the shorts includes or after, my rides while wearing them. them! two zippered vents for I also enjoyed the more than adequate ZOIC™ Apocolypse shorts can be added ventilation system on this short. When purchased through the ZOIC website. ventilation. it got hot, the shorts brought in the The shorts are listed at $75.00 online. Now, we airflow. Another feature that ZOIC™ offers IPMBA members a 30% all know impressed me was the belt loops. discount off retail price, which would that I have had other riding shorts and bring the cost at $52.50. Visit the pants in which the belt loops broke website at www.zoic.com, call 866-355- easily. The Apocolypse shorts have 9642 or email Alyssa Slamal at strong stitching to prevent that [email protected]. occurrence. The only small Marc has been an IPMBA member since 2003 problem that I had was with the and with bike patrol since 2001. He is a zipper on one of the pockets; it former BMX racer and a recreational seemed to stick a little after some mountain bike rider. He can be reached at good rides and the washing [email protected]. machine. 14 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2007

Bratwear Powerdry Tee Shirt

by Andy DeBerry, IPMBA PCI#667/EMSCI#119 coolness. It is long enough that it does waist. The Bratwear Powerdry is Denton (TX) Police Department not come un-tucked or bind up around comfortable and cool enough in extreme

my waist. However, the sweat under my temperatures and is very nice in When asked to review a shirt rolls down from my chest and temperatures around the eighties to mid- warm weather tee shirt, settles around my waist where all the nineties. In addition, the shirt is custom- I was very excited to find clothing meets, and at the end of the day made, the cost is lower than the popular something new, everything is soaked, even my gun belt. brand, and it is bike specific. something a little more I have a very uncomfortable irritation comfortable and less I wear the Powerdry “off duty” when around my waist from the clothing that expensive than the “major riding, and since the shirt is not a tight fit has absorbed the moisture throughout the SHIRTS brands” that tap into the on me, I’m very comfortable. I’m not day. In addition, the Under Armour shirt financial budget of a patrol officer – the one for fads; heck, I still wear a pair of is not very durable; the shirts I wore this Bratwear Powerdry tee shirt. sunglasses I purchased at the 2001 summer are about to disintegrate. The IPMBA Conference in Cincinnati. I like Texas summers can be brutal. In July areas where my vest rubbed on the shirt a product that is sensible, durable and and August, the temperatures climb over are so thin you can see through them, not hard on the one hundred degree mark, up to one and the side seams are torn. With Under the wallet. hundred and ten degrees and with high Armour being a popular brand, it is humidity. These weather factors pretty pricey, and I will not spend that There is a lot combined can make for a very long and kind of money on a product that will not to be said for miserable twelve hours on the bike. The hold up for two Texas summers. customer heat and sweat that fester under my duty service as The Bratwear Powerdry shirt is not as vest is a recipe for dehydration and heat well. I know thin as the Under Armour. The Powerdry exhaustion. Re-hydration and the ability I can call or seems to “wick” the moisture away from to stay cool and comfortable are my email Sally if my body; I don’t have the problem with main concern. I want an undershirt that I need the irritation around my waist, the sweat forms a breathable layer between my something or pouring down my chest, and the soaked skin and my vest, one that has moisture- have a uniform at the end of the day that I wicking ability. specific experience with the Under Armour. problem and she will be extremely I wear two brands of undershirts: the There seems to be a barrier between the helpful and friendly. I have had the Bratwear Powerdry and Under Armour. inside of the shirt and the outside that Bratwear Powerdry for awhile and The Under Armour shirts are a little takes care of this problem. The inside of evidently there is nothing out there more comfortable to me than the the Powerdry is smooth like the Under better. This review for me was a “no Bratwear Powerdry; they fit tighter and Armour, which is a comfortable brainer” The Bratwear Powerdry in my seem to be a thinner material, but I can improvement from the other undershirts opinion is the way to go. feel my vest that I had from Bratwear several years sliding ago. The Bratwear Powerdry is durable, Bratwear participates in the IPMBA up and there is little evidence of wear on the Product Purchase Program and can be down shirt from contact areas with the vest. reached at www.bratwear.com. over my The Powerdry does not fit as tight as the Andy DeBerry is a Bike Patrol Officer with the chest as Under Armour but is cut to your Denton Police Department in Denton, Texas. I pedal, measurements and if you get it right, the Andy has thirteen years on the job and has which shirt is comfortable. I would like the been on bikes for six years. Andy is an IPMBA does shirt to be a little longer so it does not PCI and EMSCI. He can be reached at not come untucked or bind up around my [email protected]. happen with waist, but this is a personal preference. the Bratwear Overall, I like the Bratwear Powerdry. Powerdry. When I wear the Again, it is durable, and my body Under Armour, it feels like I am wearing moisture does not “pool” around my less clothing, and I get a feeling of

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What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas Report from Interbike

by Ron Burkitt, PCI #488 that I wanted to contact for various Hilliard (OH) Police Department reasons. Once we finished walking the IPMBA Industry Liaison Thanks, floor, I checked the time and was hat’s the motto for the city shocked to find the day was over; it was six o’clock. Any plans to Product Testers! that hosted the 2006 Interbike Trade Show. schmooze would have to wait until tomorrow. pecial thanks to the members of IPMBA’s T Fortunately, for the team of product testers! This group has members of IPMBA, what happened at As the sun came up on day two, we S done an outstanding job of reviewing a Interbike this year will not stay in headed back to the show. The plan wide variety of products. Many of the products Vegas. If you have never had the was to spend the last two days talking reviewed are available to IPMBA members at a pleasure of attending the largest with vendors, looking at products, discount through the through the IPMBA bicycle trade show in North America, opening lines of communication, and Product Purchase Program. These testers let me set the stage for you. The show building on existing relationships. I worked hard to bring this information to you, is held in the convention center at the talked with every vendor at the show but we suspect they may have had a bit of fun, Venetian Hotel and Casino. The who currently supports IPMBA too! Venetian has an indoor canal, complete programs, including Cycle Source with gondola rides, running along a Group, Kuji Helmets, Ironman Gloves, Ron Burkitt, Hilliard (OH) PD, Industry Liaison shopping area that gives every Pro Gold, Fuji, Maxxis Tires, Endura, appearance of being outdoors. The Oakley, WTB, Brave Soldier, Andy DeBerry, Denton (TX) PD convention center is Swagman, Kryptonite, no less impressive, not Terry Precision Cycling Jeff Eversoll, Bowling Green (KY) PD so much for its grand and Zoic. I talked with Bob Hatcher, Delaware (OH) PD, accompaniments, but vendors from Park Industry Relations Committee for its grand size. I Tools, Pedro’s, and believe the World others to get IPMBA in Matt Langridge, Thames Valley (UK) PD Series, Super Bowl, their vocabulary. NBA Championship, Brad Miller, Lewisburg (PA) PD, As the sun went down Stanley Cup, and a Interbike courtesy Cycling News Industry Relations Committee on day three, I left stage of the Tour de France could Interbike with many contacts and some David Millican, Denton (TX) PD occur simultaneously in the room. interesting products. There was As I walked into the show for the first everything from “Bonk” paint Steve Prescott, San Antonio (TX) PD time, I was awestruck by how many protection film to Zoic cycling shorts, David Sturman, Delaware (OH) PD vendors were in one room. Once that from a locking seatpost to new tire wore off, and I regained control of my designs. Keep an eye out as we bring Charlie Summers, jaw, I was taken aback by the extreme you product reviews from some of the Illinois State University (IL) PD, design of the vendor booths. Luckily, I items introduced at the show Industry Relations Committee had talked with a few people who had throughout the year. As for all the experienced Interbike before, or else I things we did after Interbike closed its Marc Sweeney, Denton (TX) PD may have never recovered! I had also doors each night, well, you know what Michael Taylor, Country Club Plaza (MO) DPS teamed up with a friend from IPMBA they say: “What happens in Vegas who had been to the show in previous stays in Vegas.” Mitch Trujillo, Boulder (CO) PD years and was able to assist me. The Ron is a school resource officer for the Craig Wainman, Freeport (IL) PD first item on the agenda was to walk Hilliard (OH) Police Department. He is an the floor. Using the map – and you avid cyclist and is currently serving as John F. Washington, Jr., definitely need a map – we walked the industry liaison on the IPMBA Board of University of Pennyslvania (PA) PD floor just looking at the products and Directors. He can be reached at getting the lay of the land. I made note [email protected]. of the location of vendors and products

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The 2006 International Cycle Show: London by Matt Langridge, PCI# 869 bikes, components and clothing. I made a As the day progressed, both Mark and I Thames Valley Police (UK) few mental notes of where to return to siezed every odd chance to take a closer 6th to 8th October saw the 2006 version of once we had got set up. We soon located look at some of the displays. I put my the annual Cycle Show, once again held at our stall and were met by a couple of hands up to being a “roadie” when not at the ExCel Centre in Docklands, London. familiar faces, including Mike Surgett work and was drawn to the Colnago My crewmate Mark Jenkins and I were with whom we qualified as instructors. display where ProTour racer Eric Zabel of invited to attend again by Charlie Irvine of A few minutes were spent catching up on team Milram’s bike was on display. Other the Metropolitan Police. Who can resist what had happened since our last meeting road dreams were shown by DeRosa, the chance to gawp at shiny, expensive and getting a quick brief on what the Scott, BMC, Cervelo and Enigma bikes and equipment and clothing? Not us, focus of the stand was. This year Mike (formerly Omega). Enigma produce so we accepted the invite gladly. had obtained some assistance from Abus titanium-framed bikes and I have long th locks who had loaned a large range of been impressed by the weight/ strength The morning of Saturday 7 October saw cable, chain and U locks to demonstrate ratio of this material. There are mountain us putting our bikes onto the train at High cycle security. Cycle training Wycombe and catching a ride to was also a feature, with Marylebone, the main line station which is literature relating to the scheme on the other side of London from our being promoted in London. destination. On arrival, I asked, “Mark, Before we knew it opening time you remember the way from last year, was upon us and we were in don’t you?” to which he replied “Yeah, business. sort of. How hard can it be?” With my amazingly pathetic sense of direction and Apart from the chance to get a previous experience of Mark’s good one, look at the latest kit, one of my I decided to trust him, so we set off to favourite features of this type of cycle to ExCel. Eight o’clock on a event is the chance for the public Saturday morning is a good time to ride to get a look at us and our kit through London. Mark led us through and to speak with us about what Baker Street, home of the great Detective we do and why we do it. Once Sherlock Holmes, St. James Square and again I was not disappointed by past the US Embassy, along Regent Street the response of the people who Mark Jenkins leads the way to the cycle show. with its expensive shops, through visited our stand. Throughout bikes also available in titanium. I would Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, the day hundreds of people stopped by for love to get my hands on a titanium framed along the Embankment, passing that advice, information and a general chat. police bike! An interesting development greatest of all prisons – the Tower of Police officers the world over will on the frame material front was shown by London, and on to Docklands. The understand that more than a few ‘War Johan Museuew’s distributor. Johan is a journey took us 45 minutes with one stop Stories’ were told as well, each and every former Pro racer from Belgium. He has

as we both fancied that lifesaver of many one of them a firm indication of the put his name to a range of composite a British police officer, a nice hot bacon effectiveness (and fun) of Cycle Patrol. framed bikes mixing carbon fibre with sandwich; however, just as we were about Another plus point for me was that I also flax, a plant-based material. Apparently to walk into the East End café we found, got the opportunity to meet a number of the combination of these two materials we observed that about 99% of the cyclists whom I only knew from their provides a lighter, stronger frame with a clientele already dining looked like they internet activity on a couple of cycling more comfortable ride. spent most of their ‘free’ time in the local forums I visit. Once again this year, the cells so we decided to give it a miss! stand attracted police officers from around On the component/ accessory side, the country looking for advice on getting Ultimate Sports Engineering (USE) was Anyway, back to the matter at hand. Mark cycle teams up and running. As you on site again. USE are manufacturers of a and I took a stroll round the show hall to would expect, we mentioned IPMBA at wide range of quality components and get our bearings and locate the Emergency every opportunity, promoting it as an ideal accessories and their website, Services displays. Once again I found source for information, references and www.use1.com, is well worth a visit. Part myself behaving like a kid in a sweet training. of their product range are Exposure lights shop. I didn’t know where to look first! The place was full of absolutely gorgeous (Continued on page 18)

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The 2006 International Cycle Show: London

(Continued from page 17) very warm, in fact a little too warm for product can be seen by viewing this page, (www.use1.com/exposure) some of the mild winter we have experienced so though: http://www.cycleshow.co.uk/ which have previously been reviewed by far in this part of the UK. I can’t wait for page.cfm/action=Exhib/ExhibID=00195. Kevin Rogerson. These are LED based the real cold weather to set in so I can put This product could potentially have good light sources which produce a good these gloves through their paces. Once casualty reduction benefits and may be of strong beam of light. They are a self I’ve given the gloves a good few months interest to road safety officers. The contained unit with the rechargeable of proper wear, I will submit a review. reported retail price of the light is £34-99. battery housed within the light body – no There are two things as a cyclist that I For me, the highlight of the day was cables to get caught up when on single hate to hear. The first is a motorist saying bumping into Eddy Merckx, the track, etc. A new addition to the family of “Sorry, mate, I didn’t see you” as I pick legendary Belgian and five times Tour de lights is the Joystick, a small unit about myself up from a crash. The second is France, five times Giro d’Italia and one- four inches long by about ½ inch that horrible hissing sound of air escaping time Vuelta a Espana winner (amongst diameter. This comes supplied with a from a punctured tyre. Repairing a other things). He was at the show as part small mounting bracket which will fit puncture is a pain at the best of times, and of the promotion for the London depart of into the vents on your helmet, providing a one of the worst parts is reinflating the the 2007 Tour de France. I shook his head torch. I am hoping to be able to trial tyre. Some folk like to use CO cartridges hand and had a very brief chat with him. some of the Exposure range at some time 2 but, for those of us who don’t use them, a You don’t often get the chance to meet in the future. good pump is a must. The Cyclaire pump one of the world’s sporting greats and On the clothing front, Nazran, a (www.cyclaire.com) is a small unit Eddy is up there with the best of them. manufacturer originating in Pakistan, complete with pressure gauge which acts After a long, tiring, but thoroughly which also now has offices in the USA, like a track pump but packs like a mini enjoyable day it was time to go, and were showing some of their range of pump. The main pump sits on the floor Mark’s route-finding skills again proved products. These included shorts, gloves and is held down by your foot. The pump more than up to the task. Fifty minutes and a neoprene face mask which would action is produced by pulling on a handle later, we were back at Marylebone and be ideal for really cold conditions. I had a attached to a cord. In effect you pump waiting for the train back to High lengthy chat with their on-site whilst standing upright. It requires a lot Wycombe. Even then, we were representative, Mohammed Arshed and, less effort than a traditional hand pump approached by families who had been at as a result, I recently received a pair of and is capable of pressures up to 120 psi/ the show and wanted another chance for a fingerless gloves and a pair of full 8 bar. chat! fingered, waterproof winter gloves to Finally, on the safety front was a new If ever you should find yourself in trial. These are their police specification style of light from Ideneon. These lights London at the time of the Cycle Show, I gloves and early impressions are use electroluminescent technology which recommend taking the time to pay a visit. favourable. The fingerless gloves are a is reported to be highly visible but non- Just leave your credit card at home. good, snug fit and the gel pads in the dazzling. The lights come as a pair and palms do the work required of them. The are fitted on other side of the helmet, Oh, and by the way, Charlie, if you need winter gloves have so far proved to be raising the light source to a position help next year, you know where to find where it is more visible to me. high vehicles such as trucks Matt Langridge is an IPMBA Instructor and a and buses. The light units are member of the Thames Valley Police cycle secure but detach in a crash patrol steering committee. He is a keen road so that, in the event of a cyclist and is committed to increasing the helmet impact, the light does police use of cycle patrols in the UK. He can not cause neck injuring be reached at deflection. At the time of [email protected] or [email protected]. writing I could not access the website for the company (www.ideneon.com) but this could be my server preventing access. The

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A listing of companies which have shown their dedication to public safety cyclists through their active participation with and support of IPMBA.

A.C.S.A.S. Technology Corp. Bycycle, Inc. Desert Sun Foster Grant Sunglasses Product: Helmet with Integrated Lights Product: Alternative Saddle Product: First Aid & EMS Supplies Product: Ironman Sunglasses Phone: 866-678-1714 Phone: 877-397-2164/503-452-1361 Phone: 760-468-1800 Phone: 215-335-9218 Website: www.acsastech.com Website: www.bycycleinc.com Do Wrap Performance Fuji America ABS Sports Cane Creek Cycling Headwear Product: Bicycles, Parts and Product: Super Saddle Components Product: High-tech under helmet headbands Accessories Phone: 609-371-1554 Product: Suspension Seatposts and bandanas Phone: 215-824-3854 x1111 Website: www.abs-sports.com Phone: 800-234-2725 Phone: 773-770-4200/800-359-2514 Website: www.fujibikes.com Website: www.canecreek.com Website: www.dowrap.com; Access Bicycle Patrol Supply www.sweatvac.com Gatorz Eyewear Product: Full line of bicycle patrol Cascade Design Product: Billet Aluminum Eyewear equipment and supplies Product: Platypus Hydration Systems Dynamic Bicycles Phone: 800-767-4287 Phone: 602-278-5506 Phone: 800-527-1527 / 206-676-1414 Product: Shaft-Driven Bicycle Website: www.gatorz.com Website: Website: www.cascadedesigns.com Phone: 508-376-9552/800-935-9553 www.accessbicyclepatrolsupply.com Website: www.dynamicbicycles.com Gita Sporting Goods

Christini Technologies Product: Giordana Apparel Alerte Systems Int'l Product: All Wheel Drive Mountain Bikes Electric Transportation Phone: 800-FON-GITA x 319 Product: Lights & Sirens Phone: 215-351-9895 Website: www.gitabike.com Phone: 800-728-1536 Solutions Website: www.christini.com Product: TidalForce Electric Assist Website: www.alertesystems.com IMBA: International Mountain Mountain Bike Cycle Siren Phone: 914-844-4809/866-343-5551 Bicycling Association All Web Mail Order Product: Light & Siren System Website: www.electrictransport.net Product: Mountain Bike Advocacy Product: Electric Bikes Phone: 714-628-8935/877-477-4736 Phone: 888-442-IMBA/303-545-9011 x106 Phone: 570-992-9989 / 877-570-6963 Website: www.cyclesiren.com Website: www.imba.com Website: www.allwebscooters.com Electrik Motion Product: Electric Bike

Cycle Source Group Phone: 845-639-9046/866-372-6687 Iosso Products ALLTUFF Product: Smith & Wesson Bicycles Website: www.electrikmotion.com Product: Lubes Product: EMS Bags Phone: 877-533-7245 Phone: 888-747-4332 Phone: 877-866-0374/260-471-5903 Website: www.swbikes.com ELHN Badge & Emblem Design Website: www.iosso.com Website: www.alltuff.com Product: Custom Police Badges, Emblems, Cycle-Force UK Pins, Coins JEMS Communications Andusa & Co. Product: Smith & Wesson Phone: 203-364-8644 Product: Journal of Emergency Medical Product: Montague Folding Bikes Bicycles, Mocean Uniforms, Patrol Website: www.elhnbadge.com Services Phone: ++(0)2082419826 Cycle Shoes Phone: 800-266-5367/619-699-6267 Website: www.montaguebikes.co.uk Phone: ++44 (0) 1344 862550/ Website: www.jems.com EMS Magazine c: ++ 44 (0) 777 361 5910 Product: EMS Magazine Bike World Website: www.cycle-force.co.uk Phone: 800-224-4EMS John E. Reid & Assoc Product: Bicycles, Parts, Accessories Website: www.emsresponder.com Product: Street Crimes Seminar Phone: 800-928-5558 / 210-828-5558 Cyclops Bicycle & Tactical Phone: 800-275-4915 Website: www.bikeworld.com Website: www.reid.com Operations Ergo, LLC Product: Bicycle & Tactical Ops Equipment Product: Ergonomic Bike Seat Bratwear & Accessories Phone: 425-333-6161 Jones & Bartlett Product: Uniforms Phone: 843-259-8368 Website: www.thecomfortseat.com Product: Publishers of Educational Materials Phone: 253-517-4000 Phone: 800-832-0034 Website: www.bratwear.com Website: www.jbpub.com Danalco EV Tech Product: Sealskinz & Chillblocker Product: TidalForce Electric Assist Brave Soldier Waterproof Socks & Gloves Mountain Bike Kenda USA Product: Ointments & Crash Packs Phone: 800-868-2629/905-628-0102 Phone: 972-851-9990 Product: Tires, Tubes, & Accessories Phone: 323-653-5538/888-711-BRAVE Website: www.danalco.com Website: www.texaselectricbikes.com Phone: 866-536-3287/614-866-9803 ext 204 Website: www.bravesoldier.com Website: www.kendausa.com David’s Uniforms Exposure/USE (Ultimate BroForm.com Pro-Purchase Product: Bike Uniforms & Related Sports Engineering) Kryptonite Marketplace Equipment Product: Exposure Lights, Various Product: Locks Product: Outdoor -Bike-Action Sports Gear Phone: 800-878-7753 Accessories Phone: 781-232-1958 Phone: 877-420-2766 Phone: ++ 1798 344477 Website: www.kryptonite.com Website: www.broform.com De Soto Sport Website: www.use1.com Product: Triathlon Clothing and Wet Suits Kuji Sports Co. Ltd. BudBrake Int’l, LLC Phone: 858-453-6672/800-453-6673 Eye Safety Systems, Inc. Product: Ironman Cycling Helmets Product: ABS System for Bicycles Website: www.desotosport.com Product: Protective Eyewear Phone: 479-254-0065 Phone: 209-712-6980 Phone: 208-726-4072 Website: www.ironmanhelmets.us Website: www.budbrake.com Demand Technology, Website: www.essgoggles.com Ltd. Lane Sunglasses Inc Bushwhacker USA Product: Lightrider Cycle Light Finish Line Product: Protective Eyewear and Goggles Product: Trunk Bags Phone: (01252) 612661 Product: Bicycle Care Products Phone: 800-542-7850 Phone: 801-829-6801/800-344-1256 Website: www.lightrider.co.uk Phone: 631-666-7300 Website: www.lanesunglasses.com Website: www.bushwhackerbags.com Website: www.finishlineusa.com

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Law Enforcement Product News Montague Bikes Public Safety Logos Trek Bicycle Corporation Product: Magazine Product: Folding Bikes Product: Public Safety Logos Product: Bicycles & Accessories Phone: 800-291-3911 Phone: 800-736-5348 x 23 Phone: 281-251-0707/800-276-0706 Phone: 920-478-2191 x 4911 Website: www.cygnusb2b.com Website: www.montagueusa.com Website: www.publicsafetylogos.com Website: www.trekbike.com

Leonard Consulting Group Mountain Racing Products R & B Fabrications, Inc. United Bicycle Supply Product: S&W Patrol Bikes, Lightman Safety Product: Power Grips, Air Suspension, Pumps Product: Panniers & Safety Vests Product: Bicycle Tools and Parts Strobes, Police Bike Accessories Phone: 970-241-3518/800-999-8277 Phone: 419-594-2743/800-553-1911 Phone: 541-482-1750 Phone: 501-517-5338 Website: www.mrpbike.com Website: www.rbfab.com Website: www.themaskedmerchant.com, United Uniform www.4bike-police.com NuGo Nutrition Redman Training Gear Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms Product: Nutrition/Energy Bars Product: Defensive Tactics Training Gear Phone: 800-299-8281 Lift & Storage Systems, Inc. Phone: 412-781-4115 Phone: 800-865-7840 Website: www.uumfg.com Product: Automatic Bike Lift Storage Website: www.nugonutrition.com Website: www.redmangear.com Systems Vision 2000 Leeds Ltd. Phone: 800-825-4777 / 651-777-1554 Olympic Uniforms/J. Marcel Rubel BikeMaps Product: Mobile Surveillance Website: www.liftnstore.com Product: Uniforms Product: Bicycling Street Smarts; Maps Systems for Push Bikes Phone: 206-722-1412 Phone: 617-776-6567 Phone: 01132 370293 LightCycles Website: www.olyuniforms.com Website: www.bikemaps.com Website: www.v2k.co.uk Product: Bicycle Parts & Accessories Phone: (518) 420-4666 Openhouse Products Rudy Project Volcanic Manufacturing Product: Emergency Services Bags Product: Helmets, Sunglasses Product: Custom Police Bicycles Lin Manufacturing and other Products Phone: 888-860-7597/303-333-9191 Phone: 360-943-8613 Product: Socks Phone: +44 (0) 1422824777 Website: www.rudyprojectusa.com Website: www.volcanicbikes.com Phone: 888-430-9888 x 109 Website: www.openhouseproducts.com Website: www.linmfg.com Signal Measurement Co. WTB Paradigm Tactical Products Product: GPS Mounts Product: Bikes & Accessories LouKa Tactical Training LLC Product: Handworn Metal Detector -- the Phone: 800-527-1079 Phone: 415-389-5040 Product: Firearms Training Video Frisker Website: www.smc-amp.com Website: www.wtb.com Phone: 734-697-6342 Phone: 978-352-6633 Website: http://home.comcast.net/~kdvonk/ Website: www.frisker.com Spenco Ironman Cycling Gloves Zeal Optics LouKaLLC.html Product: Ironman Cycling Gloves Product: Sunglasses, Gloves, etc. Patrol Bike Systems Phone: 215-335-9218/c: 215-327-5206 Phone: 888-454-9325, 435-259-6970 Madison Bicycle Shop Product: Bikes & Accessories Website: www.ironmancycling.com, Website: www.zealoptics.com Product: Complete Line of Bikes, Uniforms Phone: 800-208-2032/651-773-8763 www.mtbseries.com & Accessories Website: www.patrolbike.com Zensah Phone: 973-377-6616 Superior Gear Product: Compression Garments Website: www.madisonbicycleshop.com Patrol Cycle LLC Product: Chain Stain Away Pant Protector Phone: 877-614-5076 Product: Patrol Cycle Shoe Phone: 807-476-0485/888-519-2250 Website: www.zensah.com Maklite Phone: 800-208-2032 / 651-773-8763 Website: www.chainstainaway.com Product: Illuminated Safety Products Website: www.patrolcycle.com Zoic Clothing Phone: 800-888-5427 / 773-276-7500 Swagman Product: Cycling Apparel Website: www.librasafety.com Polar Design, Inc. Product: Bicycle Racks Phone: 866-355-9642 Product: Hydration backpacks & gel-cooled Phone: 800-469-7924 Website: www.zoic.com Marwi USA, Inc. reservoirs Website: www.swagman.net Product: Lighting Systems Phone: 208-426-9058 x201 Phone: 800-448-3876 Website: www.polarpak.com Terry Precision Cycling Website: www.marwiusa.com Product: Bikes & Accessories Police Bike Store Phone: 800-289-8379 Maxit Designs Product: Complete line of police Website: www.terrybicycles.com Product: Performance Headwear bikes & accessories Phone: 800-556-2948 Phone: 309-797-9028 The Cycle Team Limited Website: www.maxit-inc.com, Website: www.policebikestore.com Product: Bicycle Service & Hand-Built Bikes www.headgator.com Phone: 07957 637915 Police Magazine Website: www.thecycleteam.com Maxxis Tires Product: Police Magazine Product: Tires & Tubes Phone: 310-533-2498 The Respiratory Group Phone: 800-4MAXXIS / 678-407-6728 Website: www.policemag.com Product: Lightweight, refillable emergency Website: www.maxxis.com O2 ProGold Lubricants Phone: 314-659-4300 x 317;c: 314-973-0441 Michael's of Oregon Product: Lubes Website: www.respiratorygroup.com Product: Holsters, Belts, Accessories Phone: 800-421-5823 Phone: 706-799-2703 Website: www.progoldmfr.com Timex Watch Corporation Website: www.unclemikes.com Product: Watches

Promark Int'l Inc. Phone: 203-346-5302 Mocean Product: LE Equipment Website: www.timex.com Product: Technical Bike Patrol Uniforms Phone: 800-645-4443/516-795-6543 Phone: 949-646-1701/877-662-3680 Website: www.publicsafetymall.com Website: www.mocean.net

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Industry

elcome to the IPMBA Product Purchase Program! Since its humble beginnings in 1997 with just four members, the Product Purchase Program has grown to include nearly 80 fine companies, W including several from beyond the U.S. borders. These companies provide a wide variety of goods and services, but they share a commitment to IPMBA members. By taking advantage of these discounts, you can pay for your membership with just a few purchases! These listings have been abbreviated somewhat in order to accommodate more participants, however, the full listings can be found in the Industry & Resources section at www.ipmba.org.

ABS SPORTS BRAVE SOLDIER CANE CREEK CYCLING Product: Super Saddle Product: Ointments, Shave Gels, Lip Balms, etc. COMPONENTS Regular Cost: $99 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Product: Suspension Seatpost Cost to Members: $89 Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Regular Cost: $149 Contact Name: Van Zevenbergen Contact Name: IPMBA Coordinator Cost to Members: $88 Phone: 609-371-1554/Fax: 609-371-1554 Phone: 888-711-BRAVE/Fax: 323-852-6604 Contact Name: Lena Warren Website: www.abs-sports.com Website: www.bravesoldier.com Phone: 800-234-2725/Fax: 828-684-1057 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.canecreek.com ALERTE SYSTEMS INT'L BROFORM.COM PRO-PURCHASE Email: [email protected] Product: "Trail-Blazer" Bike Light Kit MARKETPLACE CASCADE DESIGN Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Product: Outdoor-Bike-Action Sports Gear Product: Platypus Hydration Systems Cost to Members: 10% off 1-10 units; Regular Cost: Regular Retail Regular Cost: Contact for Pro-Form Pricing 15% off 11-20 units Cost to Members: Promotional Prices on Gear; Free Cost to Members: Wholesale Pricing Contact Name: Jerry Watley Membership Contact Name: Jonathan Shapas Phone: 800-728-1536/Fax: 800-635-1536 Contact Name: John Shelly Phone: 800-527-1527/Fax: 800-583-7583 Website: www.alertesystems.com Phone: 877-420-2766/Fax: 604-608-9279 Website: www.cascadedesigns.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.broform.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] or [email protected] ALL WEB MAIL ORDER CHRISTINI TECHNOLOGIES Product: Electric Police Bike Email full name, department name, email address, IPMBA membership number & expiration date to BroForm contact. Product: All Wheel Drive Mountain Bikes Regular Cost: $2500 & $1900 Regular Cost: $3100-$4500+ Cost to Members: $1999 & $1600 BUDBRAKE INT'L, LLC Cost to Members: $1800 +; quantity discounts Contact Name: Robert Grippo Product: Automatic Brake System Modulator Contact Name: Justin Kline Regular Cost: $49.95 full kit; $29.95 modulator only. Phone: 877-570-6963/Fax: 570-504-8518 Phone: 215-351-9895/Fax: 215-351-9896 Cost to Members: 40% off MSRP Website: www.allwebscooters.com Website: www.christini.com Contact Name: Bud Nilsson Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] ANDUSA & CO. Phone: 209-712-6980/Fax: Website: www.budbrake.com CYCLE SIREN Product: Montague Paratrooper Folding Email: [email protected] Product: Cyclesiren Trooper, Patrol & EMS mini- Bike sirens Regular Cost: £550 + Delivery BUSHWHACKER USA Regular Cost: Visit www.cyclesiren.com. Cost to Members: £475 + Delivery Product: MESA Rear Rack Trunk Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Contact Name: Chulan Weeresinghe Regular Cost: $55 Contact Name: Greg Bohning Cost to Members: $35 Phone: ++(0)2082419826/Fax: ++(0)2082410999 Phone: 877-477-4736/Fax: 714-415-2006 Contact Name: Jeff Sims Website: www.montaguebikes.co.uk Website: www.cyclesiren.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-344-1256/Fax: 801-829-6104 Email: [email protected] Available to UK forces. Supply valid IPMBA membership number Website: www.bushwhackerbags.com E-mail or call with your name and IPMBA membership number. with order. Email: [email protected]

BIKE WORLD CYCLE SOURCE GROUP BYCYCLE, INC. Product: Bikes & Accessories Product: Bicycles and bike accessories. Product: Bicycle Saddle Regular Cost: Competitive Internet Sale Prices Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: Contact or Visit Website for Pricing Cost to Members: 20-35% off Retail Cost to Members: Wholesale + 35% Cost to Members: 20% off of Retail on Any Product Contact Name: Peter Carey Contact Name: Mike Beatty Contact Name: Jim Bombardier Phone: 877-533-7245/Fax: 515-232-0279 Phone: 800-928-5558/Fax: 210-828-3299 Phone: 877-397-2165/Fax: 503-892-3544 Website: www.swbikes.com Website: www.bikeworld.com Website: www.bycycleinc.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact Mike Beatty at 1-800-928-5558 CYCLOPS BICYCLE & TACTICAL BRATWEAR OPERATIONS Product: Bike Uniforms PMBA thanks IPMBA Instructor and Product: Bicycle & Tactical Ops Equipment & Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Industry Relations Committee Member Bob Accessories Cost to Members: 10% off Standard Price List Hatcher of the Delaware (OH) Police Regular Cost: Contact for Product List I Cost to Members: 10-30% off Retail Contact Name: Sara or Sally Department for updating the IPMBA Product Contact Name: Ashley Foster Phone: 253-517-4000/Fax: 253-517-4004 Purchase Program for 2007. We appreciate his Website: www.bratwear.com efforts in contacting every participant to verify Phone: 843-259-8368 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] the accuracy of the information. He is helping Email: [email protected] organize the second Product Purchase Program th IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 16, NO. 1 showcase and silent auction at the 17 Annual IPMBA Conference, April 14-21, 2007, in Baton 21 Rouge, Louisiana. Product Guide Industry

DANALCO ELHN BADGE & EMBLEM DESIGN GATORZ EYEWEAR Product: Sealskinz & Chillblocker Waterproof Product: Custom Police Badges, Emblems, Pins, Product: Eyewear Socks & Gloves Coins Regular Cost: $139-$159 Regular Cost: Contact for product list Regular Cost: Varies Cost to Members: 25% off published retail rates Cost to Members: Net Price Cost to Members: 25% off Contact Name: Tom Harwood Contact Name: Sam Matthews Contact Name: ELHN Rep Phone: 800-767-4287/Fax: 858-748-5544 Phone: 800-868-2629/Fax: 800-216-9938 Phone: 203-364-8644/Fax: 860-256-4499 Website: www.gatorz.com Website: www.danalco.com Website: www.elhnbadge.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] GITA SPORTING GOODS Call or email design/quantity for price quote. DE SOTO SPORT Product: Giordana Apparel Product: Triathlon Clothing and Wet Suits ERGO, LLC Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Product: "The Seat" Ergonomic Bike Seat Cost to Members: 10% off Giordana Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Regular Cost: $40 lycra/gel; $29 vinyl; $20 faux leather Contact Name: Nelson Frazier Contact Name: Emilio De Soto II Cost to Members: $30 lycra/gel; $23 vinyl; $15 faux leather Phone: 800-FON-GITA x 319 Phone: 800-453-6673/Fax: 858-578-6021 Contact Name: Thomas White 800-FON-GITA x 319/Fax: 704-588-4322 Website: www.desotosport.com Phone: 425-333-6161/Fax: 425-333-6355 Website: www.gitabike.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.thecomfortseat.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] On website, enter "IPMBA" in promotion code box. DEMAND TECHNOLOGY, LTD. Product: Lightrider Cycle Light EV TECH IMBA: INTERNATIONAL Regular Cost: £27.50 Product: Bikes & Accessories for LE and EMS MOUNTAIN BICYCLING Cost to Members: £23.70; Case of 16: £18 each Regular Cost: See website for product list. SSOCIATION Contact Name: Gill Hawkins Cost to Members: Contact for special pricing on all items. A Contact Name: Doug Canfield Product: IMBA Membership Phone: (01252) 612661/Fax: (01252) 612662 Regular Cost: Varies; see website Website: www.lightrider.co.uk Phone: 972-851-9990/Fax: 972-851-9993 Cost to Members: $10 off National Mountain Bike Email: [email protected] Website: www.texaselectricbikes.com Patrol Membership Email: [email protected] DESERT SUN Contact Name: Spencer Powlison Have IPMBA membership card handy. A portion of all proceeds will Product: Bike First Aid Kits be donated to IPMBA. Phone: 888-442-IMBA x101/Fax: 303-545-9026 Regular Cost: $20 plain; $22 printed Website: www.imba.com Cost to Members: 1-9 units: 10% off; 10+ units: EXPOSURE/USE (ULTIMATE Email: [email protected] 15% off SPORTS ENGINEERING) Submit copy of IPMBA membership card with NMBP membership Contact Name: Bertie Anderson Product: Lighting Systems application or renewal notice. Phone: 760-468-1800 Regular Cost: Contact for Product Information. IOSSO PRODUCTS Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: Contact for Discount Details Product: Cleaners & Lubes for Guns & Bikes Include IPMBA membership number & expire date with order. Contact Name: Jonathan Sharpe Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Cost to Members: 20% off Retail DO WRAP PERFORMANCE Phone: ++ (0) 1798 344477/Fax: ++1798 34499 Website: www.use1.com Contact Name: Marianne Iosso HEADWEAR Email: [email protected] Phone: 888-747-4332/Fax: 847-437-8478 Product: Under Helmet Headbands & Bandanas Website: www.iosso.com Regular Cost: $9.95-$24.95 EYE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: 25% off Retail Product: Protective Eyewear - Military, LE, Tactical Contact Name: John Okon, Joseph Mach Regular Cost: Contact for List Prices KENDA USA Cost to Members: 30-40% off List Price Phone: 800-359-2514/Fax: 773-770-4201 Product: Premium Bicycle Tires & Tubes Contact Name: Willy Breen Website: www.dowrap.com; www.sweatvac.com Regular Cost: MSRP Email: [email protected] Phone: 208-726-4072/Fax: 208-726-4563 Cost to Members: 60% off MSRP Online orders: type IPMBA in coupon code to receive discount. Website: www.essgoggles.com Contact Name: Karen or Cindy Custom orders available. Email: [email protected] Phone: 614-866-9803/Fax: 614-866-9805 DYNAMIC BICYCLES FOSTER GRANT SUNGLASSES Website: www.kendausa.com Product: Chainless Police Bikes Product: Ironman Sunglasses Email: [email protected] Regular Cost: Contact for Product List. Regular Cost: $24.99-$100 MSRP Contact for Order Form. Cost to Members: Contact for Special Pricing. Cost to Members: 40% off MSRP KUJI SPORTS CO. LTD. Contact Name: Patrick Perugini Contact Name: Bill Paine Product: Helmets; Public Safety Helmets Phone: 800-935-9553/Fax: 508-429-9119 Phone: 215-335-9218/Fax: 215-708-1096 Regular Cost: $39.99-$159.99 Website: www.dynamicbicycles.com Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: $17-$50; Public Safety: $25 Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Bill Paine FUJI AMERICA ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION Product: Bikes & Accessories Phone: 215-335-9218/Fax: 479-254-0289 Website: www.ironmanhelmets.us SOLUTIONS Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Email: [email protected] Product: Bikes & Accessories for LE and EMS Cost to Members: Special Prices on Selected Models Public safety: available in black or white & with choice of stickers: Regular Cost: See website for product list. police/EMS/Sheriff/Fire Dept/Security Cost to Members: Contact for special pricing on all items. Contact Name: Steve Harad Contact Name: Seth Leitman Phone: 215-824-3854 x1111/Fax: 215-824-1051 LANE SUNGLASSES, INC. Phone: 866-895-2238/Fax: 914-220-8396 Website: www.fujibikes.com Product: Protective Eyewear & Goggles Website: www.electrictransport.net Email: [email protected] Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: 30% off Retail for Quantity Purchases Contact Name: Neal Dykstra Have IPMBA membership card handy. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to IPMBA. Phone: 800-542-7850/Fax: 219-956-2112 Website: www.lanesunglasses.com Email: [email protected]

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LEONARD CONSULTING GROUP MAXIT DESIGNS OPENHOUSE PRODUCTS Product: S&W and Fuji Bikes, Lightman Strobes, Product: Headgator(TM)/Hothead ™/Thermal Product: Panniers, Cycle Bags, Lyteline Duty Gear Beanie ™ High-Viz Products Regular Cost: See Website Regular Cost: $17.50 Headgator(TM)/Hothead Regular Cost: £10 - £500 Cost to Members: 10% off Regular Prices (TM); $15.40 (Beanie) Cost to Members: 15% off Regular Prices Contact Name: Mark Leonard Cost to Members: $10.50 Headgator(TM)/Hothead Contact Name: Bruce Burns Phone: 501-517-5338/Fax: 501-653-2969 (TM); $9.40 (Beanie) Phone: +44 (0) 1422 824777/Fax: +44 (0) 1422 824666 Website: www.themaskedmerchant.com, Contact Name: Liz Website: www.openhouseproducts.com www.4bike-police.com Phone: 800-556-2948/Fax: 916-489-7031 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.maxit-inc.com, www.headgator.com Provide IPMBA membership number when ordering. Email: [email protected] When ordering online, use coupon code IPMBA 10 for 10% discount. PARADIGM TACTICAL PRODUCTS 35% off other in-stock items. Visit website for information and call for LIFT & STORAGE SYSTEMS, INC. availability. Have IPMBA membership number handy. Product: FRISKER PRO Hand Worn Metal Product: Automatic Bike Lift Storage Systems Detector Regular Cost: $4,295 (30 bikes); $6,590 (60 bikes) MAXXIS TIRES Regular Cost: $194.95 + S&H Cost to Members: $4,000 (30 bikes); $6,000 (60 bikes) Product: Bike Tires & Tubes Cost to Members: $155 + S&H Contact Name: Shawn Jones Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Contact Name: Camilla Cutler Cost to Members: 50% off Retail (Pro-form) Phone: 800-825-4777/Fax: 651-777-1535 Phone: 978-352-6633/Fax: 978-352-7799 Contact Name: Ben Burgis Website: www.liftnstore.com Website: www.frisker.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-4MAXXIS/Fax: 770-962-7705 Email: [email protected] Website: www.maxxis.com LIGHTCYCLES Email: [email protected] PATROL CYCLE LLC Product: Bicycle Parts & Accessories Product: Patrol Cycle Shoe Regular Cost: Contact for Product List MOCEAN Regular Cost: $89.95 Cost to Members: 20-25% off Retail Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms Cost to Members: $79.95 Contact Name: Bob Light Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Contact Name: Mark Eumurian Cost to Members: 25% off Retail Phone: 518-420-4666 Phone: 800-208-2032/Fax: 651-773-8762 Contact Name: Bill Levitt Email: [email protected] Website: www.patrolcycle.com Phone: 877-662-3680/Fax: 949-646-1590 Email for details/availability/shipping charges. Email: [email protected] or Website: www.mocean.net [email protected] LOUKA TACTICAL TRAINING LLC Email: [email protected] Product: Video: Firearms & Training Issues POLAR DESIGN, INC. Regular Cost: $25, incl. shipping MONTAGUE BIKES Product: Hydration Backpacks Cost to Members: $23, incl. shipping Product: Paratrooper Tactical Folding Mountain Bike Regular Cost: PolarPak 1.0 $42.95 Contact Name: Lou Ann Hamblin Regular Cost: $645 Cost to Members: PolarPak 1.0 $18.30 Cost to Members: Free Folding Pedals & Kickstand Contact Name: Jeff Skillern Phone: 734-697-6342 with Purchase Phone: 208-426-9058/Fax: 208-424-8687 Website: http://home.comcast.net/~kdvonk/ Contact Name: Dave Winding LouKaLLC.html Website: www.polarpak.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-736-5348/Fax: 617-491-7207 Email: [email protected] Website: www.montagueusa.com Special offer is not available online. MADISON BICYCLE SHOP Email: [email protected] Product: Bikes, Uniforms, and Accessories POLICE BIKE STORE Regular Cost: See Website for Product List MOUNTAIN RACING PRODUCTS Product: Fuji, S&W, Lights, Sirens, Cost to Members: Up to 15% off; up to 12 months Product: Power Grips, White Brothers Forks, Bags, Accessories financing same as cash Kreitler Rollers Regular Cost: Contact or Check Contact Name: Sal Piccolo Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Website for Product List Cost to Members: 20% off Retail Cost to Members: 10-35% off Retail Phone: 973-377-6616/Fax: 973-822-3551 Contact Name: Paul Aeita New Website: www.madisionbicycleshop.com Contact Name: Michael Espejo Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-999-8277/Fax: 970-241-3529 Phone: 309-797-9028/Fax: 309-797-9028 Website: www.mrpbike.com Complete police application. Call to demo a complete police mountain Website: www.policebikestore.com bike. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] MAKLITE NUGO NUTRITION PROGOLD LUBRICANTS Product: Illuminated Safety Light Products Product: Nutrition/Energy Bars Product: ProLink Chain Lube, ProGold Lubes, EPX Regular Cost: $10.95 (9" Strips With Velcro) Regular Cost: $1.59/bar; $23.85/box Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Cost to Members: $7.00 Cost to Members: $1.02/bar; $15.25/box Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Contact Name: William Maki Contact Name: Keith Rohrlick Contact Name: Doug or Van Phone: 800-888-5427/Fax: 773-276-3331 Phone: 888-421-2032/Fax: 412-781-4120 Phone: 800-421-5823/Fax: 404-766-3977 Website: www.librasafety.com Website: www.nugonutrition.com Website: www.progoldmfr.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Call 888-421-2032 to order, and have your IPMBA membership MARWI USA, INC. number & expiration date handy. PROMARK INT'L INC. Product: Lighting Systems OLYMPIC UNIFORMS/J. MARCEL Product: Full Line Law Enforcement Equipment Regular Cost: $99-$399 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms Cost to Members: Contact for Discount Cost to Members: 40% off Most Products Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Contact Name: Austin Hallam Contact Name: Kenneth Battcher Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Prices Phone: 800-448-3876/Fax: 618-395-4711 Contact Name: Julie Cruise/Rachel Peterson Phone: 800-645-4443/Fax: 516-795-4259 Website: www.marwiusa.com Website: www.publicsafetymall.com Phone: 888-722-9222/Fax: 206-722-1521 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.olyuniforms.com Email: [email protected]

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PUBLIC SAFETY LOGOS SUPERIOR GEAR VOLCANIC

Product: Badges/Badge Cases/Jewelry/Patches/Etc. Product: Chain Stain Away Pant Protector MANUFACTURING Regular Cost: $40-$115 Regular Cost: Base/Standard Model: $17.99 Product: Bikes, Accessories, Outdoor Cost to Members: 10% off + drop ship free on $150 Cost to Members: 10% off Regular Price; quantity & Camping Gear or more discount for 10 or more Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Contact Name: Michael Carrizales Contact Name: Frank Pollari Cost to Members: Average of 25% off MSRP Phone: 800-276-0706/Fax: 281-251-4786 Phone: 888-519-2250/Fax: 807-473-4597 Contact Name: Eric Kackley Website: www.publicsafetylogos.com Website: www.chainstainaway.com Phone: 360-943-8613 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.volcanicbikes.com Code: 20PMBA04 and IPMBA membership number must accompany For online ordering, enter IPMBA5 in the coupon box. Email: [email protected] order. SWAGMAN WTB R & B FABRICATIONS Product: Bicycle Carriers (Roof/Hitch/Trunk) Product: Tires, Saddles, Headsets, Pedals, Wheel Parts Product: Panniers & Safety Vests Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Cost to Members: 15% off Retail Cost to Members: 15% off Wholesale Prices Cost to Members: 15% off Retail Contact Name: Debbie Contact Name: Chris Schierholtz Contact Name: Tina Lime Phone: 800-469-7924/Fax: 800-469-7893 Phone: 415-389-5040/Fax: 415-389-5044 Phone: 800-553-1911/Fax: 419-594-2250 Website: www.swagman.net Website: www.wtb.com Website: www.rbfab.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] All Shipments Made from Orville, WA ZEAL OPTICS REDMAN TRAINING GEAR TERRY PRECISION CYCLING Product: Sport Eyewear & Goggles Product: Defensive Tactics Training Gear Product: Bikes, Accessories, Seats, Apparel Regular Cost: $79.99 - $200 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Cost to Members: 50% off suggested retail. Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Cost to Members: Terry Apparel -- wholesale; see Contact Name: Penelope Butterfield Contact Name: Bob Brothers notes for more. Phone: 435-259-6970/Fax: Phone: 800-865-7840/Fax: 800-459-2598 Contact Name: Ginny Weisel Website: www.zealoptics.com Website: www.redmangear.com Phone: 800-289-8379 x 13/Fax: 315-986-2104 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.terrybicycles.com Online, please enter coupon code "IPMBA50" at check-out. RUBEL BIKEMAPS Email: [email protected] ENSAH Product: Bicycling Street Smarts: 48-page booklet 10% off wholesale on Terry saddles. Contact Ginny via email for pro Z deal order form. Product: Tactical Shirts & Shorts Regular Cost: See website for price schedule. Regular Cost: Shirts $39.95/Shorts $34.95 Cost to Members: Free shipping on any size order. IMEX ATCH ORPORATION T W C Cost to Members: 30% off Regular Cost Contact Name: Andy Rubel Product: All Timex Products Contact Name: Ryan Oliver Phone: 617-776-6567/Fax: 617-623-1523 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Phone: 877-614-5076/Fax: 305-675-0221 Website: www.bikemaps.com Cost to Members: 33% off MSRP Website: www.zensah.com Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Bill Paine Email: [email protected] Contact for free sample; see full text at www.bikemaps.com. Phone: 215-335-9218/Fax: 215-708-1096 Website: www.timex.com When ordering online, type "IPMBA30". RUDY PROJECT Email: [email protected] OIC LOTHING Product: Sunglasses, Sport Eyewear, Helmets, Z C Product: Cycling Apparel Goggles UNITED BICYCLE SUPPLY Regular Cost: Retail Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Product: Bicycle Tools and Parts Cost to Members: 30% off Retail Cost to Members: 35% off Retail Regular Cost: Wholesale Pricing Contact Name: Alyssa Slamal Contact Name: Molly Nygaard Cost to Members: Wholesale Pricing to Departments Phone: 866-355-9642/Fax: 858-658-0746 Phone: 800-760-2518/Fax: 303-333-9292 Contact Name: Pete Website: www.zoic.com Website: www.rudyprojectusa.com Phone: 541-482-1750/Fax: 541-482-1132 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Call to establish an account for your department to be eligible for wholesale pricing on all products. At www.rudyprojectusa.com, click on OTHER INFO, then BATMAN. Click "IPMBA Members Click Here". Enter passcode: gopolice. VISION 2000 LEEDS LTD. SIGNAL MEASUREMENT CO. Product: Mobile Surveillance Systems for The Product Purchase Product: GPS & Communication Mounts Push Bikes Program was updated Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: £1500 + VAT Cost to Members: 30% off Retail Cost to Members: 10% discount January 2007. The Contact Name: Tom Polcyn Contact Name: Alex Hayes information has been Phone: 800-527-1079/Fax: 281-356-0099 Phone: 01132 370293/Fax: 0113 2370294 provided by the Website: www.smc-amp.com Website: www.v2k.co.uk participating companies Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] and is subject to change Email contact details and IPMBA membership number. SPENCO IRONMAN CYCLING without notice. A

GLOVES company’s participation in Product: Ironman, MTB, & Police Gloves the Product Purchase Regular Cost: $25-$45 Program does not Cost to Members: $11.75-$19.50 plus shipping Contact Name: Bill Paine indicate endorsement by IPMBA, nor does it Phone: 215-335-9218/Fax: 215-708-1096 Website: www.ironmancycling.com, indicate the company’s www.mtbseries.com sponsorship of IPMBA. Email: [email protected] Order directly through Bill Paine.

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IPMBA proudly recognizes the following organizations (in box at right) for their continued support and assistance to IPMBA and the profession of public safety cycling. They have helped to ensure that we can continue our mission of providing education, training, and resources for public safety cyclists worldwide. To become a corporate member, contact Maureen at [email protected] or 410-744-2400.

Alerte Systems International Bill Levitt Jerry Watley 949-646-1701 800-728-1536 [email protected] [email protected] www.mocean.net www.alertesystems.com Police Bike Store Cycle-Force UK Michael Espejo Charles Beral 309-797-9028 ++44(0)1344 862550 [email protected] [email protected] www.policebikestore.com www.cycle-force.co.uk Cycle Source Group R & B Fabrications David Belton Peter Carey 515-232-0277 419-594-2743/800-553-1911 [email protected] [email protected] www.swbikes.com www.rbfab.com Fuji Bicycles & Advanced Sports Trek Bicycle Corporation Steve Harad Stefan Downing 800-313-8735 x 4911 215-824-3854 [email protected] [email protected] www.fujibikes.com www.trekbikes.com Volcanic Bicycles Eric Kackley 360-943-8613 www.ipmba.org [email protected] Your organization. Your website. Visit. www.volcanicbikes.com

Mocean No express or implied endorsements are being made by IPMBA for any product, service, program, or organization.

Be an IPMBA Instructor! Want to become an IPMBA-Certified Police Cyclist or EMS Cyclist Instructor? all 410-744-2400 or email [email protected] to obtain an instructor C application packet. In the simplest of terms, to become an Instructor, you must meet the criteria outlined in the packet, apply to IPMBA headquarters, be approved, then register for and attend one of the Instructor Courses. Check out www.ipmba.org for information on the upcoming instructor courses.

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 16, NO. 1 25 26 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2007 News from the UK News from the UK Matt Langridge, PCI # 869 POLICE are being given mountain bikes More converts to the worthy cause! For Thames Valley Police (UK) and miniature cameras to patrol the city those of you who have not yet logged on Hello again from the centre in an effort to crack down on to Charlie’s site, I do recommend it. UK. Well, what’s been drunken yobs and thieves. Police chiefs (That’ll be a pint of Best, please Charlie!) believe the 18-strong team will dramatically happening since I last cut response times to incidents around the On a different note, a court case that has reported in? city's main drinking and shopping areas. caused a big stir within the cycling th th 6 to 8 October 2006 The cycle patrols will be mounted day and community in the UK involves Traffic saw the London Cycle Show at the ExCel night by officers in distinctive fluorescent Police prosecuting a cyclist in Telford, Centre in Docklands. This year’s event jackets. The mini-cameras, which will be Shropshire. The cyclist, Daniel Cadden, saw two separate stands, one from St mounted on their helmets or bike frames, was on his daily commute, riding on a Johns Ambulance and the other a police will capture footage to be used later in main road in Telford. This section of road stand, primarily run by officers from the court. was a downhill approach to a roundabout City of London Police and Metropolitan Police chiefs say the patrols will be a junction. The edge of the road was marked Police. Once again, my crewmate Mark significant weapon in their fight against with a solid white line and the centre of Jenkins and I were invited along and spent antisocial behaviour. Superintendent Cliff the road was also marked with a solid a day flying the flag for Thames Valley Anderson, the officer in charge of policing white line. His speed was in the region of Police. London Ambulance Service were in the city centre, said: "These officers will 20 mph. Vehicles wanting to pass Daniel also in attendance, with Paramedics be able to quickly respond to incidents did so by crossing the central white line, such as disturbances outside a pub. showing adjacent to the Tour of Britain an offence as Daniel’s speed was in excess 2007 start display. As usual, there was lots "An officer on foot in the High Street could of 10 mph. Daniel was stopped by police of shiny, expensive tempting kit to see, take 15 or 20 minutes to get to, say, and reported (issued a citation) for riding some of which I have described in an Princes Street. The bikes will improve our without consideration for other road users. response times significantly. They will be article elsewhere in this issue. expected to respond to the same calls that This was because he was riding in the Tom Lynch and his colleagues Gerard a Panda car would. But with busy traffic in carriageway as opposed to on the left of Robinson and Keith Plummer from the the city centre, a bike can travel twice as the white edge marking line. In court he was supported by John Franklin, the London Ambulance Service have been busy again. Two author of ‘Cyclecraft’, the ‘Bible’ courses have been run, training for British cyclists and recommended reading for students teams of eight Paramedics, one each for Heathrow and London undertaking the National Cycle Training. John appeared as an expert City Airports. Well done to all witness and described Daniel’s the students. riding as correct for the Tom also has some very circumstances of the incident and encouraging and important conditions. The District Judge news for EMS cyclists in the presiding over the hearing convicted UK. The Ambulance Service Daniel of the offence on the basis Association (ASA) has agreed that he had been using the road as to facilitate national opposed to a separate cycle path on standardisation of emergency the opposite side of the road. Daniel cycling across the UK. Tom has appealed against his conviction explains “We already have the Photo courtesy Tom Lynch and we await the outcome. This case best working model in place of course by fast as a car. And rather than taking 20 has really put the cat amongst the pigeons using IPMBA standards. I will lead this minutes to walk along a patrol in the High as far as the compulsory cycle path debate research and hopefully come up with an Street, they will be able to cover the same is concerned and could have consequences agreed standard for all services to use in distance in a few minutes." for all cyclists in the UK. recruitment, training, implementation and The bikes will allow officers to "pursue Well, that’s it for this issue. I’d like to take policy and procedure a lot of which we criminals through places a car just could this opportunity to wish you all Happy already have implemented in the LAS. not go", such as underpasses, parks and New Year. Enjoy all the new cycle stuff This process will take the form of a pathways. The team, which is the first of national working group yet to be decided.” its kind in Edinburgh, will also target that you receive and ride safe. This seems to be ground breaking decision "hotspots" which are currently difficult to If you have any news or items of interest, making and I look forward to bringing police, such as Princes Street Gardens please e-mail me at and Calton Hill. more news on this as it progresses. [email protected]. Each member of the team, which was A check of IPMBA stalwart PC Charlie drawn from beat officers in the City Centre Irvine’s tremendous site Policing Unit, has undergone training on www.bikesquad.org has thrown up this bit the high-performance bikes. of good news from Edinburgh:

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that breathe are a must, and so is rain gear Eye protection in the winter is a whole new Polar Pedaling that is well-vented and breathable. You ball game. You will need to experiment to will be in a constant wind, equal or greater find a product that is suitable for your (Continued from page 1) than your riding speed, so your rain jacket riding conditions while at the same time have been riding to work, to the store, and can also be your wind top. comfortable. If you are lucky enough to not wear corrective lenses, the choices are running errands on my bike during the Keeping your feet warm is essential. much easier. Normal glasses fog easily winter whenever possible ever since. Depending on how cold the temps are and much of the fogging comes from your when you ride, you may be able to get Your second question obviously is “why?” own breath. At higher temperatures, away with only neoprene shoe covers over Why would anyone in their right mind fogging tends to only happen when you’re your regular cycling shoes. Lake makes want to ride a bicycle in the winter? For not moving. At colder temperatures, it can winter-specific cycling shoes, but many of starters, to improve your skills, maintain happen all the time. Some of the newer us “ice bikers” have adapted winter boots your fitness, and keep your bicycling glasses made by ESS and Wiley-X do well with stiff soles to meet our needs. muscles fresh. Add to those empty bike at moderatly cold temperatures, but once Neoprene covers or waterproof shoe covers trails, less traffic, meeting a challenge, the temperature dips past the mid-twenties, are necessary if you will be riding in cold, having fun, and boasting rights – being I go for skeleton-framed ski goggles. I rainy conditions, and lined neoprene shoe able to say to all those who sat it out that haven’t had them fog at -20, though they covers can work in some snowy areas too. you conquered winter. Personally though, do restrict my peripheral vision a little bit. PowerGrips are the accepted pedal the look on my chief’s face when I ride into Again, you need to find out what both the station during a snowstorm makes it all retention device if you wear non-standard works well and is comfortable. worthwhile! cycling shoes, and they make extra long straps to accommodate many winter shoes. LIGHTING The first thing you need to do if you are Some people have had success with putting One important safety consideration in going to ride in the winter is figure out the SPD cleats on winter boots, but I think the winter is lighting. Winter days are shorter kind(s) of weather in which you will be PowerGrips solution is probably the easiest and you will need to either plan your rides riding. Is it cold and wet, cold and dry, or unless you buy a winter bicycle shoe. around this or invest in a good light set. is there lots of snow? Or do you Winter road conditions usually require experience it all? I do! Once you’ve For really cold temperatures, mittens are better lights than what you need in the figured that out, you can determine your the only viable option. However, if you are summer. If all your riding is done on limitations based on equipment. going to ride in cold, rainy conditions, a waterproof glove is a must. “Lobster” snow-packed trails, you can get away with ICYCLES cheap lights because the snow is a great B mittens are a good choice because they reflector. However, potholes on a wet road The first piece of allow you a little more equipment you need is a dexterity. And for are hard to see with a cheap light, and bicycle. Weather extreme riders, there are seeing ice on a road is next to impossible. determines the type of handwarmers, which look The biggest problem with light sets in the winter time is batteries. Cold weather bike you will be able to like huge mittens, that ride. Road bikes are ok shortens battery life and extremely cold attach to your handlebars. until you need snow tires or weather can make some batteries almost fenders. The best type of Headgear is another item nonfunctional. There are a couple schools bikes for winter riding are that is not only ride of thought on this. One is that only hybrids, mountain bikes, and dependent but a personal batteries that have an exothermic property bikes designed for loaded preference. This could (give off heat when it discharges) such as touring. These bikes all range from any Li-Ion Ni-cad should be used. Lead acid can take big tires and combination of head batteries should be avoided as they will have better foul weather brakes than road bands, winter caps, helmet liners or face lose 50% of their capability if left out in bikes. Most can also accommodate some masks. You will need to see what works these cold temps. Another school of type of fenders. for your conditions and what is thought is to keep the battery warm; many comfortable. Many helmets are instantly of those people advocate using helmet CLOTHING adjustable and can be adapted by making a lights with flat battery packs that can be The next thing you need is proper clothing. quick adjustment to the fit ring and worn under the coat. Still another school Depending how cold it is in your area, this loosening the chin strap to accommodate says to skip batteries and use a dyno/ could mean anything from purchasing your winter head gear. Many of us dress a generator. The type of dyno once again is better raingear to adapting heavy winter little cool for our winter rides because it is weather dependent. Wheel-driven dynos clothes for cycling. There is very little very hard to change layers in the middle of don’t work well in snow, while dyno hubs cycling clothing that works well below 40 your ride. You warm up from exertion are not affected by any weather. If you degrees Fahrenheit, and even less for riding while riding and if you want to get choose to go with a dyno, price becomes a at 30 degrees Fahrenheit or below. This warmer, all you have to do is increase your factor as most dyno hubs start at $100 just means you don’t have to spend a lot of effort. As a result, you can regulate your for the hub, which then has to be built into money on fancy clothes and that you can temperature throughout your ride by a wheel. wear your summer cycling shorts under regulating your cycling effort. whatever outerwear you choose. Clothes (Continued on page 29) EYE PROTECTION 28 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2007 Denver Health Paramedic Seeks IPMBA Train- Member news

by Kirby Beck, PCI #002T/EMSCI #017T I was fortunate enough to be selected for was in for something special when I Coon Rapids (MN) Police Dept. (retired) the job, so I went to Denver and taught a reviewed their Student Query Sheets and 32-hour course during the first week of on the question about their “bikes owned The oldest formally December. The weather was chilly, but and condition,” one student listed organized EMS Bike mostly free of snow and ice. What I “Custom Ti fixed gear” and “Custom Ti Unit in America has found when I got there were eight team mountain bike.” As you might expect, it joined IPMBA. The members, all with more than 10 years of was a fun and terrific class. paramedics of Denver EMS bicycling experience, and copious Health formed their IPMBA is proud to have Paramedic amounts of both on and off road cycling Captain and Bike Team Coordinator Kyle bike response team in to boot. These boys could ride! I knew I the early 90’s. Since that Roodberg and his team, time they have been with their vast experience working steadily, covering and skill, as part of our more than 180 events international group. We annually. In November, welcome them to the first they contacted IPMBA and the best Public Safety about obtaining IPMBA Cycling organization in the EMS Cyclist training for world. the members of their Kirby is a former president of team. They wanted to IPMBA and one of the authors complete the course so of the Complete Guide to they were eligible to Police Cycling. He is an send some team IPMBA Instructor Trainer and members to the IPMBA an expert in a variety of bike- Instructor Course in related issues, including crashes. He can be reached Baton Rouge. They had through his website, heard that IPMBA www.kbconsulting.com or at certification was the [email protected]. most professional

training available. Photoby Kirby Beck

them on dry roads whenever I hear there is a The rest is up to you. Winter riding is about Polar Pedaling chance of snow. Many people think that discovery and much of it is trial and error. studs are only needed for ice and that Discover what works, what you’ve been (Continued from page 28) knobby tires are good for deep snow. missing, what you need to keep going and Lighting choice is driven by money and Personally I keep two sets of rims on hand. how to keep your bike upright on the ice! personal preference. Good lights are costly One has a mixed tread that is suitable for WINTER RIDING WEBSITES no matter which option you choose, though wet streets and thin layers of wet snow. General riding information and an email there are quite a few plans on the internet The second set has an aggressive set of list: www.icebike.com. for do-it-yourself bike lights. My personal Nokian studded snow tires on it that I use choice is a mix. I have a wheel driven dyno whenever the roads are snowy or icy. Chicago winter riding site: for wet and dry weather. I also carry a 10w www.bikewinter.org/main.php. CONCLUSION halogen helmet light with the battery pack A few final words need to be said. Riding Nokian tires: www.suomityres.fi/. inside my coat. This gives me extra light in any type of weather has its challenges, when I need it or a replacement for the dyno Schwalbe tires: www.schwalbetires.com. but cold weather requires a few extra when snow is on the road. precautions. Be aware of the signs of Peter White Cycles is one of the main TIRES frostbite and hypothermia. Once you know studded tire dealers. Peter is also the main The final item is tires. The tires you use in what to look for, winter riding is no more dealer for many fine bicycle lighting the summer will work in the winter until dangerous than riding when the products: (www.peterwhitecycles.com) there is snow and ice on the ground. If you thermometer is in the 90’s. Also, winter Track-driven bicycles for extreme terrain: want to keep riding in snow and ice, riding is difficult. Riding in the cold is www.ktrakcycle.com/. studded tires are highly recommended. strenuous; add ice or snow and it’s a real Marc Zingarelli is the Bike Patrol and Continuing Good studded tires have studs made out of a workout! Riding in snow is like riding in Education coordinator for the Circleville Fire very hard material like carbide to reduce beach sand; add ice to that and you ride Department in Circleville, Ohio. He is a life member wear. I ride on Nokians but Schwalbe also harder and more slowly, so if you’re of the Adventure Cycling Association, and an avid all makes good tires. I’ve had the same set for planning to ride to work, don’t forget to weather bike commuter who can be found traveling four years and still haven’t worn the studs take that into account. You need to be in on a bike almost anywhere year-round. He can be reached at [email protected]. off, despite the fact that I frequently ride shape no matter what the weather!

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by Charlie Irvine, PCI #752/EMSCI #143 Metropolitan Police Force (UK)

aturday the 18th of November At the 2006 saw the first Bike Safety beginning of S Day to be held in Tower Hamlets. the day, all of The day was organized by the the kids Whitechapel Safer Neighbourhood Team, registered and which covers the area. The concept for were given a the day was unashamedly “borrowed” number. From from the bike rodeo, so beloved of bike there it was on teams in the U.S.A. I would like to to “Dr. Bike” personally thank Dan Ganzel from the for necessary Palm Beach Sheriffs Dept for his Bike repairs and Rodeo workshop, which I attended at the adjustments, 2004 IPMBA Conference in San which proved Happy kids! Antonio. to be the Whitechapel is situated in the East End busiest stand on the day. The standard of to the slowest riders of two age groups of London, and is home to a large bike being presented to us was poor, so a (4-8 and 8-11) of £80 vouchers to be Bangladeshi community. Relations lot of time and effort went into repairing exchanged at Bicycle Magic in between the community and police are the bikes. Myself and my colleague Colin Whitechapel for new bikes. Other Jarrett had attended a bike mechanics vouchers of £20, £15 and £10 were also course prior to the Bike Safety handed out to the runners-up. At the end Day, and our newfound knowledge of the course, all the participants were was tested to the extreme! given a rucksack full of goodies, which The kids then went on to “Helmet were kindly given to us by TfL. I would Fit” where they were given a free like to thank Citroen Whitechapel, Bike helmet, and shown how to fit it Magic and the Wapping and St properly. We then held a road Katherines Safer Neighbourhood team safety talk, using flash cards of for their support and help during the day. road signs (Stop, Give Way, etc.), Thanks also go out to Tom Lynch at the and then once we were satisfied LAS for sending one of his Bike that they understood them, we sent Paramedics, James, to assist us. The bike them onto the “road.” Once there, day was an unqualified success, and they were shown how to scan to the hopefully it can be repeated next year. PC Louise Da Prato fits a helmet. rear and how to overtake parked vehicles without less than perfect, and many ideas have endangering themselves. The next been floated to try and improve these part of the day was the obstacle relations, and I believe that the Bike course. This was a simple slalom of Safety Day has gone a long way to doing cones which the children had to this. negotiate. Once they had completed this, they then went onto the “Slow Speed Race”, where the aim was to travel in a straight line without putting your feet down, and achieve the slowest time. This was by far PCs Jayme Johnson and Louise Da Prato the most popular part of give the kids a lesson on road signs. the day, and the kids took the competition very seriously! Charlie can be reached at [email protected] or Thanks to the generosity of [email protected]. the Royal Bank of Scotland, we were able to award prizes

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PRESIDENT IPMBA Instructor Course Graduates! Jim Bowell (’08) Troy FD November 13-17, 2006. Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, TX 19 E Race Street Bryan Bingham, Pinellas Troy OH 45373 County Sheriffs Office, Largo 937-335-5678 FL; Michael Campbell, [email protected] Williamson Medical Center VICE PRESIDENT EMS, Franklin TN; Cliff Chris Davala (’08) Clemons, Granbury Police Maryland State Police Dept., Granbury TX; Joshua 2765 N Salisbury Blvd Cools, Clear Lake Emergency Salisbury MD 21811 Medical Corps, Houston TX; 410-641-3101 Clay Dildy, Granbury Police [email protected] Dept., Granbury TX; James SECRETARY Fincher, Stephen F. Austin Jeff Brown (’08) University Police Department, Dayton PD Nacogdoches TX; Robert 335 W Third Street Fumagalli, St. Louis County Dayton OH 45402 Police Department, Clayton 937-333-1108 MO; Tim Garcia, San [email protected] Antonio Park Police, San CONFERENCE COORDINATOR Antonio TX; Thomas Goad, Royal Oak Police, Royal Oak MI; Gregg Hippe, Rutgers David Hildebrand (’09) University Police Department, Newark NJ; John Kerrigan, Midland Police Department, Denton PD Midland TX; Michael LaSalle, Iberia Parish Sheriffs Office, New Iberia LA; Ken Nutter, 601 E Hickory, Suite #E Royal Oak Police Department, Royal Oak MI; Chris Pate, Tallahassee Police Dept., Denton TX 76205 Tallahassee FL; Richard Shelton, Stephen F. Austin State Univ. Police Dept., Nacogdoches 940-349-7956 TX; Warren Skelton, Stephen F. Austin State Univ. Police Dept., Nacogdoches TX; Shane [email protected] Stevenson, Stephen F. Austin University Police Department, Nacogdoches TX; Ernest TREASURER Talamantes, San Antonio Ind. School District Police Dept., San Antonio TX. Kurt Feavel (’07) UW Madison PD 1429 Monroe Street Madison WI 53711 IPMBA Board Openings Announcement 608-262-4520 [email protected] hree seats on the IPMBA Board of Directors will be up for EDUCATION DIRECTOR election/re-election at the 2007 IPMBA Conference in Baton Position Open T Rouge, Louisiana. This is the official notice for those who may be interested in serving on the IPMBA Board. INDUSTRY LIAISON Ron Burkitt (’09) In order to be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, you must hold Hilliard PD current, active certification as an IPMBA Instructor. 3800 Municipal Way Hilliard OH 43206 According to the IPMBA By-Laws, Article 111, Section 5: Board 614-921-7269 Candidate, any qualified member can become a candidate for the Board of [email protected] Directors by: EMS COORDINATOR a. Submitting a letter of interest to the Executive Director after the Neil Blackington (’07) official notice and no later than 45 days prior to the first day of the Annual Boston EMS IPMBA Conference (last day to submit letter and resume will be March 5, 767 Albany Street 2007). Boston MA 02118 617-343-2367 b. A resume must accompany the letter of interest. If a resume is not [email protected] submitted, the candidate’s name will be deleted from the list of potential candidates. MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Mitch Trujillo (’09) If you are interested in serving on the IPMBA Board, you may submit Boulder PD your letter of interest and resume to the Executive Director at any time 1805 33rd Street before March 5, 2007. Please email your letter of interest and resume to Boulder CO 80301 303-441-4488 ext 02744 [email protected]. You will be expected to address the board during [email protected] its pre-conference meeting on Tuesday, April 10, 2007.

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