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IPMBA: Promoting and Advocating Education and Organization for Public Safety Bicyclists. Vol. 15, No. 1 Overcoming Burnout in an

Israeli Volunteer Bicycle Police Unit

by Maureen Becker by Psv. Samuel Schwartz Executive Director Ra’anana Civil Guard (Israel)

Bicycle Unit Commander: Hi, we’ve had a terrorist infiltration ach person who serves on IPMBA’s Board of Directors has the into our sector about 20 minutes ago and I’m conducting an chance to leave behind a legacy. Monte May, who recently emergency mobilization. Can you be at the station with your bike E stepped down from the Board after nearly five years of service, and full gear in 15 minutes? has certainly made his mark. You are holding part of his legacy in your hands. Bicycle Officer: Come on, man! Is this another test? This is the When Monte was first elected to the board, he was determined to second infiltration we’ve had this month, on top of my regular explore new ways to nurture relationships amongst IPMBA, our patrols and special events! members, and our industry partners. He set a number of goals to meet nfortunately, the above interchange is not infrequent and this objective, one of which was to publish a Product Guide. This is illustrative of a problem that many units face. In my guide was to be filled with product reviews, listings, and other all-volunteer bike unit, the difficulties in keeping the information about suppliers who had demonstrated their commitment U excitement and cohesion levels high are particularly acute. to public safety cycling. So in 2003, IPMBA released its first Product However, similar problems of maintaining morale are faced by Guide. This guide was well-received by both members and the full-time units as well. industry; therefore, it was repeated the next year. Four years later, it is Initially, officers who join the bicycle patrol are energized with safe to call it the Annual IPMBA Product Guide, the novelty of the policing. However, after a number of years, and to say that Monte was the driving force behind You are even the most motivated of officers gets burnt out. There are it. Fittingly, one of his final acts as a board many reasons for this exhaustion, including a variety of holding member was to author a guide to purchasing a public safety bicycle. sometimes contradictory factors: boring routines, high stress part of missions, long hours, frequent call-ups, time in the unit. While This article is a fundamental component of the we find that burnout typically hits an officer after three years in Monte’s 2006 Product Guide, which highlights the most important tool for bike patrol – the bicycle itself. (Continued on page 34) legacy in IPMBA members from the US, UK, Australia, and your the Netherlands shared their experiences with nine different public safety bikes. These aren’t the only inside hands. bike safety bikes on the market, but they are among the most popular. The bike reviews are Board List...... 33 Instructor Corner ...... 35 joined by reviews of several other products, supplier listings, the IPMBA Corporate Members...... 22 updated Product Purchase Program, and an account of the Issue Focus: “Product Guide”...... 5 - 29 International Cycle Show. International Cycle Show ...... 26 Product Purchase Program ...... 23-26 The Product Guide is always a reminder that the annual IPMBA Supplier Listing...... 28-29 Conference is fast approaching. In addition to being the world’s REVIEWS premier training event for public safety cyclists, the IPMBA BICYCLES conference is also home to the largest – and best – bike patrol product Browning ...... 11 Diamondback ...... 9 exhibition. Like a shopping mall for bike patrol equipment, the Eco-Bike...... 9 exhibit hall features uniforms, bikes, saddles, helmets, lights, eyewear, Fuji...... 7 panniers, EMS equipment, saddlebags, and more! Giant...... 7 KHS...... 11 Thanks to the efforts of Ron Burkitt, the 2006 conference will feature Montague...... 9 Smith & Wesson...... 11 the first-ever “Product Purchase Program (PPP)” booth. Ron has been Trek...... 7 collecting products from participating companies to put on display. It PRODUCTS will be the first opportunity for many members to experience the BodyTeq Helmet Liner ...... 18 Breeze Headset ...... 19 products, which will help them to make informed purchases while CycleSiren...... 20 shopping through the PPP. These items will then be auctioned off for R&B Fabrications ...... 21 the benefit of IPMBA’s educational programs. Member News ...... 31-33 th News from the UK...... 31 We look forward to seeing you in Dayton, Ohio, for the 16 Annual President’s Column ...... 2 IPMBAIPMBA NEWS, Conference VOL. & 15, Product NO. Exhibition.1 Come learn some new 1 tricks! President’s Column

There are many about his character, and I am proud to IPMBA Cycling Jerseys persons within our count him among my friends. organization who and Socks Now Available! Monte may be leaving the board, but demand respect. he is not leaving IPMBA. He will They may get the continue to teach the police, EMS and respect of their idden Gold Gifts, purveyors of security cyclist courses, and, as an peers for IPMBA merchandise, is pleased IPMBA instructor trainer, the something they Instructor Course, imparting the to introduce the long-awaited have done, like Allan Howard and the knowledge that comes from his many HIPMBA cycling jersey and socks! The rest of IPMBA’s founding fathers. th years of bike patrol experience. jersey made its debut at the 15 Annual The respect may stem from their Monte, thank you for all you have IPMBA Conference in Scottsdale, but the knowledge and skills, and their ability done for our fine organization during socks got caught at U.S. Customs and to teach others, such as Kathy Vonk, your four years of service on the LouAnn Hamblin, and Nick Gatlin. Or arrived just a bit too late. These jerseys are board. maybe they get respect for the subtle HOT…Chris Hodges barely had them out but important things they do, like Each of us needs to take a day and of the box before six were snatched up, so Chris Davala, Dave Hildebrand, and forget the problems that we face in our don’t waste a moment – order one today! Monte May. professional lives – bad pay, horrible Contact Hidden Gold Gifts at hours, that boss who just won’t listen This past November, Monte decided hiddengoldgifts@comcast.net, (615) 394- – and think about how lucky we are to that because of the demands of his 8552, www.hiddengoldgifts.com. spend our days protecting our promotion, and the fact that he was no communities with one of the best tools Note: these items can found at http:// longer assigned to bike patrol, he available: our bikes. www.hiddengoldgifts.com/ should step down from the position of IPMBA Board President. While I was On behalf of all the members of the tempted to try talking Monte out of IPMBA board, I would like to invite th resigning, the conversation kept you to Dayton for the 16 Annual coming back to the fact that he wasn’t IPMBA Conference, May 6-13, 2006. active in bike patrol anymore. I Come learn some new tricks! couldn’t argue with that. Not only did I respect Monte’s decision to leave the board, but my respect for him as a person also increased tenfold. Monte felt that if he wasn’t able to “walk the walk,” he should not hold a position Jim Bowell on your board. That says volumes IPMBA President

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The big “I” - “Information.” We all crave it, now you’ve got it. In your hands is the fourth edition of IPMBA’s product guide – an excellent source for reviews and news. The bicycle – the backbone of any unit – is the primary focus of this year’s guide. You’ll also find reviews of other essential goods as well as listings of companies which offer products that are specifically geared toward the profession of public safety cycling. Please use this handy issue of IPMBA News to enlighten and educate you, and serve as an incredibly useful resource for future purchases. Enjoy. Pages 5 - 29.

How to Buy a Public Safety Mountain Bike by Monte L May, PCI #262T/EMSCI #009T In addition to the amount of street time the 6700, Trek Police Bike, the Smith & Wesson Kansas City (MO) Police Department bikes are expected to get, there are other Tactical model, Fuji Outland, Fuji Police ver the years, many public safety factors that should be considered, such as: Special, Giant Iguana, Giant Reign, and professionals have asked for my • Will the bikes be used primarily off-road others. O advice about purchasing a mountain or on-road? All of the above-mentioned bicycle bike for patrol use. What brand should we • Will the bikes be used at night? manufacturers – and others – produce public buy? Should we buy full suspension? What • Will the bikes be used in any adverse safety specific models. For the most part, sort of equipment should be added to the weather conditions? these can be good buys because, after many bike? And so on. • Will each bike be issued to one specific years of feedback from bike cops and medics, This article will attempt to demystify the person, or will they be shared? the manufacturers have equipped them with process of buying a public safety bicycle and • Who will be assigned to bike patrol? the most commonly requested accessories. related equipment. • Who will be responsible for maintaining These include rear racks and bags, rear- The first rule of buying bike equipment for the bikes? mount kickstands, bar ends, water bottle cages, etc. The package price tends to be a your unit comes from something I learned Once you have assessed your needs and years ago in Community Policing training. little bit lower than if you bought everything considered the composition of your bike unit, separately. Of course, if the items are not I was taught that “the problem drives the it is time to start shopping. tactic,” meaning that the community problem needed (as determined by the needs you are attempting to solve will dictate the All Work and a Little Play assessment), the package ceases to be a tactics you utilize to resolve it. This relates When purchasing a mountain bike for a bargain. If the public safety model does not to mountain bike equipment because the way public safety agency, remember that it will meet your needs, or if you would like a brand in which you plan to utilize your bike patrol be a work bike, not a recreational bike. It is that does not offer one, it is possible to will dictate what kind of equipment you as important to choose a bike that can stand “spec” your own bike. Most mid-range bikes should purchase. up to the demands of emergency work as it is can be set up with components and accessories to fit your needs. Before you start shopping, conduct a bike to choose a motor vehicle designed for this unit self-analysis to establish your basic purpose. An entry-level mountain bike from Components needs. a department or “big box” store is not made When shopping for a public safety bike – with this purpose in mind. It will not Here are a few examples: either one that is sold as a package or one withstand the rigors of bike patrol for very that you intend to equip – if your budget BikeTown EMS Agency utilizes a bike patrol long. These bikes are not even as good as the allows, look for a bicycle that has above for about one to two weeks annually, during lower-end bikes found in bicycle retail shops. average components. special events. Because the bikes will not be The starting point for a public safety bike used regularly or frequently, this department should be a mid-range bike from a reputable As mentioned above, the components of the may be able to purchase a slightly below manufacturer – generally those that are sold bicycle should start with something in the mid-range model bicycle. through bike dealers (for a list of bike dealers mid-range of component groups. “Components” refers to the mechanical parts BikeTown Police Department deploys a bike and general advice on purchasing a bike, visit of the bicycle, including the drivetrain, patrol unit on two shifts per day, seven days the National Bicycle Dealers Association at cranks, derailleurs, shifters, and brakes. a week. In this instance, the bicycles will get www.nbda.com.) In this article, “mid-range” Many of these components will probably be utilized much more, causing more wear and refers to mountain bikes whose drivetrain Shimano brand. Shimano offers several tear on the components and requiring more components are, at minimum, of the Shimano different levels of mountain bike component maintenance. This agency should purchase a brand Deore level or the Sram brand 7.0 or groups. The Deore group is in the middle of higher quality bike in order to stay X-7. These bikes usually have a retail price serviceable. tag that starts around $600 U.S. and goes up (Continued on page 6) from there. Examples include the Trek 6500,

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a high-end cross country racing fork (such determining how best to equip a bike for How To (Continued from page 5) as a Rock Shok SID model) will be so public safety use. Whether looking at lightweight that it may flex laterally under packages or buying your own accessories, the Shimano product line, and no public pressure, causing steering problems. when purchasing items such as racks, bags, safety bike should be equipped with This is an area to consider upgrading from and light systems, look for items that are anything less. Deore LX and Deore XT are the standard fork that comes equipped on heavy-duty and able to take a lot of wear the next steps up the product line. Although the stock mountain bike. Most suspension and abuse. If you buy the cheapest item I normally recommend that department fork manufacturers make heavier forks and available, chances are you will be back to buyers first look at bicycles equipped with components for “Clydesdales” (riders who buy another sometime soon. Deore components, if the bicycles are to be weigh more than 200 lbs), All public safety bikes used full-time, LX and XT parts should be and these can be ideal for It is as important to should be equipped with considered. Some bicycles are equipped public safety use. Some choose a bike that pedal retention devices with Sram components instead of Shimano. manufacturers make a public (toe cages or clipless), Again, the minimum Sram components safety version of their can stand up to the saddles designed to should be 7.0 or X-7. Although not as regular suspension fork, demands of reduce pressure (this is familiar a name as Shimano, the Sram brand such as Answer Products, largely a matter of is well-respected in the industry, and they which sells the public safety emergency work as it personal preference), also offer higher-end components for “Black.” This is a good is to choose a motor and puncture resistant heavily used bikes. example of a stiff tires mounted on sturdy Brakes are a very critical item – skimping suspension that will support vehicle designed for wheels. If the bike is to here is not a good idea. Most mountain a heavier rider. this purpose. be used for night patrol, bikes come equipped with “V-brakes,” The Frame it should have suitable which are inexpensive but work very well. lights – a steady or flashing red rear light, Frames come in a variety of metals, Disc brakes are the latest in braking and a headlamp (that is, a light whose including aluminum, chrome-oly steel, technology, and numerous models now purpose is to light the rider’s way) that titanium and carbon fiber. The pros and come equipped with disc brakes standard. produces at least 42 lumens measured at a cons of each type are hotly debated by all There are many good quality disc brakes out distance of 10 feet from the light, and nine kinds of bicycle enthusiasts, but most public there. Shimano’s Deore disc brakes work lumens when measured 20 feet from the safety cyclists agree that the ideal frame is very well and are affordable, and I’ve been light. Most bikes will also need a rear rack sturdy yet lightweight, and not too impressed with the performance of the Avid (EMS riders might want to find a heavy- expensive. Most public safety models on disc brakes. Disc brakes are available in duty rack due to the extra weight they will the market today are constructed of both hydraulic and line pull models. carry), a rear trunk bag, and a rear-mount aluminum because it meets all those criteria. I prefer the line pull models as it is easier to kickstand. Finally, is it advisable to install a repair them on the street if necessary. Just as important as material, if not more so, siren? Consult your needs assessment (and is bike fit. The key component in bike fit is your local vehicle code) for the answer! Suspended Animation frame size, so once you have decided which Most mountain bikes today come equipped brand and type of bike to buy, be sure to Conclusion with front suspension. A bike with front consider the size of the riders. If a bike Buying a bike for public safety use seems suspension only is sometimes referred to as does not properly fit the rider, injury is a like a daunting task, but you do not have to a “hard-tail.” A bike with both front and strong possibility. Health-related risks of do it alone. This issue of IPMBA News rear suspension is generally called a dual riding a bike that is too small or too large includes reviews of nine different public suspension or full suspension bike. In most include knee injuries, back pain, arm and safety model bicycles. These are not the instances, a full suspension bicycle is not wrist pain, etc. If you plan to have several only nine bikes on the market, nor are they required for public safety use. A good riders sharing the same bike, consider necessarily the best bikes on the market. quality hard-tail that fits the rider will grouping your personnel by size and buying They just happen to be nine bikes liked by normally be a much better buy. bikes accordingly. And then, assign their your fellow members. Remember the A good suspension fork can really help shifts so no rider is stuck with a bike that is lesson from Community Policing 101, and relieve the fatigue that a bike officer or either way too big or way too small. If you that the best bike for your agency is the one medic will experience in their hands, wrists, live in the ideal world, fit each of your that best suits your agency’s needs. arms, and shoulders while riding the bike riders to his or her bike at the shop, before Monte is a 13-year veteran of the KCMO P.D. for a full shift. This is an instance in which you purchase your fleet. This can save your He was on bike duty for seven years, including who is riding the bike comes into play; the department lots of headaches in the future. four as Bike Operations Coordinator. He suspension fork must be adequate to support Accessories served on the IPMBA Board of Directors from the weight of the rider. A rider who weighs 2001-2005, including three years as Industry As mentioned above, most public safety more than 200 lbs (not uncommon for a Liaison. He has been an IPMBA-certified models offered by bike manufacturers come fully-equipped bike cop or a fully-loaded instructor since 1999 and has earned the with everything you need to “drive it off the EMS bike) will most likely “bottom out” status of IPMBA Instructor Trainer. lot.” A great deal of research has gone into an entry-level suspension fork. Similarly, 6 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2006

Trek Fuji Giant 2005 Trek Public Safety Bicycle Police Special F-500 Police Bike by Paul Conner, PCI #627 by Sgt. Cathy Schmidt, PCI#622 by Lt. Todd Clingenpeel, PCI #086 Anne Arundel County Police (MD) Mount Prospect Police Department (IL) Roanoke Police Department (VA) “Awesome!” was the only word that came Bicycle riding can be an awesome In October 1993, the Roanoke Police to mind when I saw my new 2005 Police experience. Riding outdoors touches Department decided to implement a Model Trek sitting in the bike shop waiting all of our senses, and is a great workout. Police Cyclist program within our 250 for me. This can all change if your bicycle is person department in order to increase Having been a member of a full-time bike not properly fitted to you or just does our visibility in the community, conduct unit for the last eight years, riding a 1997 not perform to your expectations. The patrol in congested areas and over Fuji police model, you can imagine my Fuji Police Special does not let you varying terrain, and increase down; it fills the bill for handling, fit, apprehension of offenders in city parks excitement at having a new Trek. My and meeting the daily needs of a bike and other open supervisor at the time, Captain James cop. air spaces. Teare, had spoken to our bike unit earlier in The bicycle shifts the year and inquired if we needed In 2003, I researched and ordered two Roanoke, smoothly and the anything. The first words out of my mouth small-frame Fuji Police Special bicycles located in the to supplement my fleet. I was one of heart of the were “new bikes, sir.” Within a few months gearing ratio is the lucky ones assigned (by myself!) to Blue Ridge our Captain had freed up some budget ride one of the new units. Mountains, has excellent for the funds and we were tasked with finding the a population of right bike for our unit. I found that the front shock, a Manitou varied terrain in Six, is strong and responsive when I call 94,911, a After researching numerous internet sites on it to give me a boost over a curb or vibrant which we utilize and using the IPMBA website for e-mailing other obstacle. It does not exaggerate downtown area, the bikes. other instructors throughout the country, and dip when I use the brakes, enabling and numerous we decided on the Trek front suspension me to focus on the business at hand. neighborhoods police model. (The 2006 model has the SR Suntour and apartment communities. The list price of the front suspension model Axon Air 80MM. I’m not quite sure One of the first contacts we made was was $899, but we were able to negotiate the why Fuji made the decision to make this with a group of local cyclists in the price down slightly, to $859, at a local bike change, as the Manitou performed community known as the Blue Ridge shop. The shop owner recommended that well.) Bicycle Club (BRBC). The BRBC we also purchase Trek’s Interchange Police The bike comes standard with a helped us to contact IPMBA, thus Bag, which clicks right into the rear rack. Shimano Deore LX rear derailleur along beginning a relationship that is still strong today. In addition, members of After looking at the rear rack and with Shimano Deore combination the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club suggested determining our old Jandd bags wouldn’t Rapid-Fire shifter/brake levers. With this combination, the bike shifts we contact Scott Leweke, owner of fit well, we opted for the new Interchange Cardinal Bicycles, a shop that has now bags, priced at $49.99 each. smoothly and quickly from one gear to another and the thumb, finger rapid fire assisted us for more than 15 years. Time to Ride is especially easy to operate. After we tried numerous “Police We didn’t care that it was January, we Package” bicycles, Scott and his staff Another great feature about the Fuji is didn’t care about the snow on the ground, recommended the Raleigh F-500 Police the Alloy handlebar, which measures Bike, which we successfully deployed we didn’t care that our shift ended in 20 560mm with bar ends. This allows for over ten years until Raleigh stopped minutes, we were going out for a ride. The easy entry/exit through fence lines and producing it. When it was time to first detail I noticed was the bike was silent easy access through heavily brushed purchase new bicycles for our fleet, we – and I mean no noise at all. We were used trails. The adjustable angle stem allows were faced with the question, to the “quiet” clutch hub of the Fuji, but a rider to custom fit their preferred “Uh oh, what are we gonna Shimano’s Nexave Silent Clutch hub is height for a comfortable riding position. do now?” incredible. This bike is pure stealth. The Fuji police line of bicycles lacks a Once again, The bike is very comfortable, and I small but valuable part to keep us we turned immediately liked the raised Bontrager riding. They have not placed a to Scott Sport handlebar stem that allows you to derailleur guard over the rear; instead ride at a more upright position than the they have chosen to use a drop-out to traditional mountain bike position. It really mount the derailleur. The purpose is to (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 12) (Continued on page 15) IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 1 7

Trek Bike (Continued from page 7) Dislikes Maintenance – seemed because of the higher-end makes riding all day easier on the back. components, the cost of tune-ups increased, and when the The shifting was smooth and accurate with the Shimano bike picked up dirt from the street, the shifting was affected. components, and I found the bike easy to handle. The bike needs a lot more washes then the Fuji ever did. The Test Interchange bag – don’t waste your money Having ridden the Trek just about every day The first detail I unless you don’t need a lot of room. Yes, the for nine months now, I feel confident enough noticed was the bike bag snaps right on and off, but good luck getting to give my opinion on the bike. was silent — and I your citation books, reports, and maintenance kit Likes mean no noise at all inside the one-pocket bag. The bag has also Weight of bike and components – makes slow … this bike is pure snapped off numerous times from a sudden speed riding and off-road trails more shock to the bike. stealth. manageable. Overall Stealth factor – our drug arrests are up about 20%. This is the bike to have for police work. Well worth the Front suspension – the Manitou 100 mm police shock has yet price, it just needs to be properly maintained. to bottom out, leaving us plenty of travel. Officer Paul Conner has been a police officer in Baltimore City and is currently an 11-year veteran of the Anne Arundel County Police Quality – lots of high-end components make the bike a joy to Department. Ofc. Conner is a full time police cyclist and PCI #627 for ride, and it has held up to the rigors of police work. IPMBA. TREK … Another View by Jennifer C. Gregg On my first ride, I immediately took off for the levee and some East Baton Rouge EMS (LA) off-road action followed by a grueling trip through downtown I had the opportunity to test ride the Trek 2005 public safety Baton Rouge. The front shock handled every curb, railroad bicycle over the past few months. The majority of our bicycle track, and set of stairs I encountered without any trouble fleet is comprised of Raleighs but we also have four whatsoever. A little research revealed that the Manitou Black Cannondales. The usage pattern in our department demands Comp, which comes standard on these Treks, is a modified durability, strength, and dependability, so I was eager to put the Black Elite, which is designed for trail riding. It has a set travel new Trek to the test. I was very pleased with the public safety (100-mm) OEM-only coil spring fork with fluid flow damping. model and hope we will be able to incorporate more of them as The engineers at Trek definitely had us in mind when they our team continues to grow. chose this front fork. Unlike the police, we do not do daily patrols; instead, we have The combination of Bontrager and Shimano components works periodic heavy use such as during football season, at holiday well and allows the rider complete control. This is reassuring parades, and, of course, Mardi Gras. During football season, when you have to quickly downshift and then brake to avoid a we’re often on the bicycles for 13 hours, confronting everything slow-moving group of parade- or party-goers. The Alpha SLR from urban obstacles like sets of stairs and curbs to densely aluminum frame is light enough that I am able to pick the bike packed crowds of tailgaters. These conditions are challenging up and carry it even when it is fully loaded. The Bontrager to say the least, and are compounded by the fact that we carry Sport saddle held up well during the longer rides. It is between twenty-four and twenty-eight pounds of gear on our anatomically designed to provide relief to ‘soft tissue areas’ and racks. That is why I found the 2005 Trek to be such a has a honeycomb gel infrastructure. This bicycle combines workhorse. It is rock solid, can take an enormous amount of rugged durability with performance and would be an excellent punishment and still manage to smoothly shift gears and addition to any public safety cycling unit. effectively brake. There were only a few minor changes between the 2004 and 2005 models, and there are no changes planned for the 2006 TREK … Police Bike at this time. Suggested retail price for the 2005 Police Bike is $989.99 plus shipping and handling. This price See page 16 for specifications. is only for a front suspension model. If you decide a full Visit www.trekbikes.com, contact Stefan Downing at 800- suspension model is right for your department then you can 313-8735 x 4911 or [email protected], or visit your local expect to pay $1319.99 plus shipping and handling. Trek dealer. Jen has been a medic for four years and a member of the bike team for a year and a half. She can be reached at [email protected]. 8 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2006

Diamondback Montague Eco-Bike

Topanga Comp Paratrooper Tornado by Adam Bernhardt, PCI #821 by Tommy Hamelink, PCI #865 by Cst. Nigel Keane, UK IPMBA Member New South Wales Police (Australia) Politie Haaglanden (Netherlands) Royal Parks Constabulary, Hyde Park, London (UK) At present, the majority of I have an interest in all kinds of “duty” I have been using Eco-Bike electrically stations across New South bicycles. That was the reason I bought a assisted bikes since 2001 when I was Wales are using some form of former Swiss army bike. This Model asked by my Inspector to test one to bicycle patrol, either on a Armee bike from 1947 weighs 23 kilo “see what you think.” As a result of my full-time or part-time basis. and drives like an old battle tank. It is test, we took delivery of a steel framed Most stations using bicycle patrol are found in heavy, simple, very strong and, most Hurricane in 2002 for use by the metropolitan areas. importantly, reliable. This bicycle is Community Liaison Constable (i.e., NSW Police has bikes in stations as far north as fun. While riding this bike, I was me), which was used extensively within Tweed Heads (borders Queensland, another state thinking about the properties of a great the Central London Royal Parks before on the eastern seaboard) as far west as Orange police bicycle: strong, simple and fits in being replaced by a steel framed (that’s the outback or as close to it as we get!), your pocket. Tornado. Shortly thereafter, a second south to Albury-Wodonga (near the snowfields) Some time later I discovered the Tornado was obtained for the CLC at and, of course, all along the coastal areas and in MONTAGUE PARATROOPER on the Richmond Park. the business areas. internet. This was the bicycle were I The NSWP Bicycle Patrol has a fleet of 600 was looking for. A friendly bicycle mountain bikes, which have been customised to supplier helped me get this bicycle to meet our specific needs. The bikes are hard tail the Netherlands. I was very thrilled mountain bikes, based on the 2005 model when we unpacked and unfolded the Diamondback Topanga Comp. A three-year PARATROOPER for the first time. This tender process was won by Pacific Brands, with bike is a strong green monster, free of technical advice and support also coming from vulnerable components, that fits, almost, Shimano. in your pocket. Bikes had to include a number of specifications Designed for the military, this is an to meet Australian standards: suitable for all example of the K.I.S.S. principle. The In June 2004, I borrowed a prototype terrain; equipped with hydraulic disc brakes for folding system is very smart. I tried alloy framed Tornado to show at the all-weather use; painted white with full police unfolding the bicycle and placing the UK Police Seminar/IPMBA markings; and fitted with tyres suitable for both front wheel blindfolded. I found out Conference at York. In January 2005, on- and off-road use. Also, a dual suspension that it is easy to get the Dave Paddon, the Managing Director of (Haro Shift) cross country model MTB is used. PARATROOPER ready in less than 30 Eco-Bike UK, suggested that I might The Diamondback Topanga Comp is a very seconds. The stiff frame makes it an like to have an upgraded version of the versatile and reliable bike. I’ve ridden other excellent off-road bike, so I started Tornado and so in March I took brands and found that the Diamondback best suits riding the PARATROOPER on all kind delivery of the latest model. our needs. When I was involved in the of rides, even on orientation races. The new Tornado has an alloy frame specifications/testing and evaluation, I found that At my station, I share my duty bike with and a lighter NiMh battery. In the UK, this model had parts that were more readily another officer. This is a problem when electrically assisted bikes are restricted interchangeable and able to be upgraded and/or I want bring my police bicycle to to 200 watt motors and a top non- modified with ease. For instance, components IPMBA training in England or the U.S, pedalled speed of 15mph. Otherwise are generally from the same groupset rather than so I started looking for a privately they become classified as mopeds with having interchanging components (e.g., Shimano owned police bicycle with the all the problems of registration, etc. The FD and SRAM RD). characteristics of the motor is contained in the rear wheel and Instructors’ bikes are DIAMONDBACK … PARATROOPER. Then I the battery is in a cradle on top of the thought, “what better than to down-tube. The bike has 21 speed fitted with Shimano See page 17 for specifications. ‘HONE’ components use the Montague Shimano gears with Revoshift grip Visit www.diamondback.com. due to heavy wear and PARATROOPER itself?” shifts fitted as standard. The frame has tear during training. So with the help of the full rear suspension provided by a supplier of the PARATROOPER in Kindshock unit and Zoom 800 coil Adam is the senior bike instructor for the New South Wales Police Department. He was certified as an IPMBA Netherlands, I changed the green spring front forks. Stopping power is Instructor at the 2005 IPMBA Conference in Scottsdale. monster into a white police bicycle. via a pair of Novatec cable operated He can be reached at [email protected]. (Continued on page 10) (Continued on page 10) IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 1 9

Montague (Continued from page 9)

Beside the colour and police striping, I changed the large pedals MONTAGUE … for small SPD pedals. I also changed the tires for faster semi- See page 16 for specifications. road tires and put small handle bars and proper lights on the Visit www.montagueusa.com, www.montaguebikes.co.uk, bike. Add a kickstand and a pannier plus bag and you have a www.montague.nl, and www.bikepatrol.nl. POLICETROOPER, ready for the urban battlefield. It fits very easily into the trunk of a police car, even a European car. Both the US and the UK distributors of the Montague PARATROOPER participate in the IPMBA Product Purchase With all my cycle and gear stuffed into the bike bag, I travel by Program. In the US, contact Joe Solomon at Montague Bikes, car, bus, train and airplane. Most times the bike bag is luggage 800-736-5348 or [email protected]. In the UK, and not excess baggage. It is fun to unpack my police trooper at contact Chulan Weeresinghe at Andusa & Co., (0)208 241 the train station and cycle away in less than a minute. 19826 or [email protected]. I have brought my POLICETROOPER to all kinds of IPMBA training. I successfully completed – without any mechanical problems – the IPMBA Basic, STARS (Survival Tactics & Tommy has been a police officer for nine years. He founded the Haaglanden Police Department Bicycle Unit four years ago and Riding Skills) and Instructor Courses. organised the first bike patrol study day in the Netherlands in 2004. He I also like to try new tactics and equipment on the can be reached at [email protected] and maintains a fun and POLICETROOPER before I use them on my duty police bike. informative website at www.bikepatrol.nl. This bike is the ultimate crime fighting machine.

ECO BIKE (Continued from page 9) whilst on patrol, the gearing permits easy non-powered riding. Although the police version of the Tornado has blue strobe lights disc brakes, which are very effective, considering that I weigh fitted, I found that they are only really effective in poor light or just over 250 lbs! darkness. The electric horn, however, is louder than the one on I have found the Tornado to be the ideal bike for a ten-hour tour my Harley Sportster and needs to be used with care so as not to of duty, as I spend nearly all my duty time on a cycle. The bike alarm pedestrians. has on/off road Kevlar reinforced tires which means you are not Overall, I have found the Eco-Bike Tornado to be ideal for restricted to following tracks within the park and highway use is general policing duties. The extra weight of the battery is not no problem. During events within the park, I have had no noticeable even at slow speeds. One great advantage over an difficulty in moving through dense crowds and climbing kerbs ordinary cycle that I have found is if you go to a situation in a and descending steps (yes, we do have them in Hyde Park). I hurry you do not arrive needing time to recover your breath but have had only favourable responses from the public whose main are ready for immediate action. question is, “Where can I buy one?” I would like to thank Eco-bike UK’s Dave Paddon, Managing The motor automatically operates when you pedal; however, Director, and Dave Ebden, Technical Manager, for providing the there is a thumb-operated throttle lever for no-pedal situations. specifications you’ll find on page 16. Braking automatically cuts the power. Should the battery go flat Constable Nigel Keane has been a member of the Royal Parks Constabulary (RPC) in London UK for over 32 years. He recently

ECO BIKE … became, at the age of 58, one of the oldest officers to pass the IPMBA See page 16 for specifications. Police Cyclist Course. He has been involved in community policing and Visit http://www.electric-bikes-uk.com/ or contact Eco-Bike riding police cycles for the last 10 years and is currently serving at Hyde Park. He can be contacted at Hyde Park at either UK Ltd at [email protected]. [email protected] or phone: 020 7061 9646.

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Smith & Wesson Browning KHS

Public Safety Bicycle Smartshift Limited Edition Soft Tail Police Unit by Cpl. Bob Ricciardi, PCI #282T by Tristan Baurick, Staff Writer by Craig Campbell, PCI #605 Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office (FL) Bainbridge Island Review, Bainbridge WA Greenfield Police Department (IN) Jun 01 2005 Smith & Wesson makes four bicycle models For the past five years, I have been designed for public safety use: Perimeter Known for their innovations with assigned to bike patrol duty and have had ($439.99 MSRP); Tactical ($879.99 MSRP); guns, the family now the opportunity to ride a variety of bikes, Custom ($1199.99 MSRP); and Full revolutionizes biking. both on patrol and recreationally. Suspension ($1499.99 MSRP). Between the gun in police Lt. Recently, I was asked to review the KHS Chris Jensen’s holster and the Soft Tail police unit for this publication. In the last eight years, I have purchased all of patrol bike he rides on Winslow’s KHS provided me with their police bike, the bikes they produce. I have…OK …I tried streets are five-generations of which I rode in various conditions. When I but I can’t do this…I am compelled to handle Browning family innovations. first saw it, I was impressed with its sleek this product review in an unusual manner. Inventors of the first auto-loading black paint job, which included nearly all What we need to do first is to dispel all of the shotgun and standard-issue of the myths. Being involved in bike sales, first in pistols, semi-automatic rifles and components my shop for nine years and then for the past machine guns spanning four U.S. (handle bar, eight at the Sheriff’s Office, I’ve had many wars, the island family’s name is stem, seat conversations with people who were confused synonymous with guns. post, etc.). about which one is the right one to buy. I But the latest batch of Browning- Looking noticed that whether we are talking about bred innovators has shifted gears beyond the bikes, TV’s or refrigerators, we all tend to a bit, transferring their genetic cosmetics make the same mistake when deciding which penchant for mechanical miracles of the bike, one to buy: we (men especially) overstate the toward bicycles, right here on I noted that the importance of factors we consider when Bainbridge Island. major components of the bike consisted of purchasing “big-ticket” items. This is fine as Shimano Deore. The rear hub was the long as we have an above-average “Our dad, Bruce, got us started Shimano Silent Clutch while the front hub understanding of the goods we are with a brainstorm around the was Shimano Deore. The frame is contemplating purchasing. When someone dinner table,” said Marc constructed of double butted Chromoly. who is more knowledgeable greets us and Browning, 50, as he held one of The front and back rims were 36-spoked starts with “this model has Shimano ZX10 the patented split-sprockets found Alex G6000. The rims were given a fair shifters and on all nine Bainbridge police dose of punishment and they held up quite Avid XXX’7 bikes. “Dad was tired of well. It’s important to brakes, we are paperwork at the gun company understand that the dazzled and and wanted to invent. The bike touts itself as a “soft tail.” This “He chose bikes because they’re bike shop or the overwhelmed! should not be confused with the term “full Then we talk to cheap and sat us down to help him suspension.” The design of the frame manufacturer — or the next solve the problem of shifting.” places a small shock, made by power tools, maybe both — make salesperson, Bruce Browning had toiled in the between the seat tube and the seat stay. who gives their family company as a gun designer There are no pivot points on the chain stay, the product great! It rendition of the for almost 20 years. The four sons therefore, the shock only provides about all comes down to same thing, he gathered around the table were one inch of travel. The design was telling us that on break from college studying sufficient to dampen the vibration caused service. their product is film, chemistry and math. by small objects and rough surfaces. better than the While none were particularly KHS has equipped the bike with the SR rest, and we go into meltdown. It doesn’t bike-savvy, the Brownings SunTour XCP-95 fork. The fork is made have to be that way. If we stick to the facts, quickly crafted a mechanism that of one-piece magnesium legs with a we can make a much better decision. No replaces the traditional shifting combination of MCU and coil spring matter what they say, no matter what your derailer with a hinged sprocket suspension. I must admit that at first buddy who rides 5000 miles a week says, no that smoothly guides the chain to glance I was concerned about the fork. But matter what you think, 99% of the time a $500 the next gear. The innovation, after riding the bike, I put aside my bike is a $500 bike, no matter whose name is which resembles the swinging misgivings, as the fork provided reliable (Continued on page 12) (Continued on page 13) and smooth performance. (Continued on page 14) IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 1 11

Smith & Wesson (Continued from page 11) same. Bottom bracket widths and threads are the same. I can also buy replacement frames at a very reasonable price. That on it. Just because you are not familiar with the components means I can take parts from two wrecked bikes and put them on doesn’t mean they aren’t any good. If one bike has Shimano a new frame and have a great bike at a very low cost. Many cranks and the other has Truvativ, it doesn’t mean that the bike other companies cannot offer such consistency because they with Shimano is a better buy or a better bike. All steel frames have to contend with public opinion and trends. are created equal and all aluminum frames are created equal. We started It’s important to understand that the bike shop or the with seven Smith & Wesson … manufacturer – or maybe both – make the product great! It all bikes and See page 17 for specifications (Tactical model). comes down to service. For most agencies, the most important now we have issue is price. Once you decided how much you have and want 540. I Visit www.cyclesg.com or contact Peter Carey to spend, if you compare all the bikes in that price range to one would not at [email protected]. CycleSource Group another you will find that marketing gimmicks are all that have been participates in the Product Purchase Program. separate the different bikes. Aesthetics are also important in your able to have In the U.K., contact Cycle-Force UK at decision, so when you first see that bike with the bright yellow built the fleet [email protected] or www.cycle- paint job and those glossy black decals, that’s what gets your I have had I force.co.uk. attention. What bike did you see in Bicycling magazine, which not stuck one did your riding buddies buy? These are all things that affect with Smith & Wesson Bicycles AND kept the bikes in top-notch your decision. Remember to K.I.S.S. it… condition. Those of you who know me know that I have had the So, why am I so hog-wild over Smith & Wesson bicycles? It’s same full-suspension bike for many years. Actually, I have one simple, really. In the past eight years, we have received stellar of the first ones. I ride my mountain bike frequently and teach service, good products at fair prices, and consistency (i.e., about 4 or 5 IPMBA classes a year at my department as well as standardization on a manufacturer’s level). Many other teach at the conference and instructor courses. My bike has manufacturers have to deal with public opinion on what is in… 100% of its original parts except for wear items like tires, chain, what is out …what is cool…what is not…but a company that cassette and cables. There are a lot of good bikes out there. You only deals with public safety only has to make us happy. Yes, it are the only one who can decide which one is the best for you. can be boring, but it is also very effective. The reason And then take care of it. standardization is important to me is because all my I obviously have already chosen mine. bikes have the same seatpost size. Pictures and technical specifications for all models are available I can slide a seat/seatpost combo out at www.cyclesg.com. of the bike we received in 1999 ƒ Performance 10 ƒ Value 10 ƒ Service 10 ƒ Standardization 10 and slip it into the one we bought last week. The Bob is the Bicycle Coordinator of the Palm Beach County Sheriffs derailleur hangers are all Office, where he is responsible for a fleet of more than 500 bikes. He owned a pro bike shop from 1977-1986 and has been an avid cyclist the same. The posts for and racer – BMX, road, and mountain bikes – since 1977. He can be the V-brakes are all the reached a [email protected].

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simplify changing out when damaged and save the frame from bending. As we know, finding money in the budget to replace a derailleur is no simple task. This small feature would complete the Fuji Police Special. Sgt. Cathy Schmidt, PCI #622, is an 18-year veteran of the Mount Prospect Police Department in Mount Prospect, Illinois. She is the founding member of the Mt. Prospect bike patrol unit and has served as coordinator FUJI … for five years. Cathy can be reached at See page 17 for specifications. [email protected]. Visit www.fujibikes.com or contact Steve Harad at [email protected]. Fuji Bikes are available through CopPedalers (owned by IPMBA member Ray Ranne) and Product Purchase Program participant Leonard Consulting Group.

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company’s finances and mechanical research. incorporated the Browning (Continued from page 11) “If you needed something built, you asked the technology, Browning has blacksmith.” yet to find their ideal rail-shifting mechanism on train tracks, Guns were in high demand on the frontier, and partnership. eliminates skipping and grinding under full, Jonathan’s early experiments with firearms “It’s a great idea, but I’m not sure the general uphill pedal pressure. caused a spark in his son John’s imagination. public’s ready for it,” said Classic Cycle co- The family established Browning Components John Browning built a long-lasting empire in owner Jeff Groman. “From an engineering in the mid-1970s to tackle their next goal in American gun manufacturing, with innovations perspective, I like what Browning did a lot. But pedal-powered evolution: fully automatic that included the Browning Automatic Rifle, this industry’s about public opinion, and cost is shifting. used by GIs in World War II and the Korean a real factor.” After 20 years of development, the Brownings War, and the perennially popular Colt .45. Ranging from $1,000 to $1,5000 per bike, the unveiled the first computerized bike While the Day Road office is decorated with basic Browning auto-shifter falls in the price transmission system in the mid-1990s. portraits of the Browning forefathers, the three range of many high-performance bikes. brothers stress they have no affiliation with the Like an onboard co-pilot, a palm-sized black But few hard-core bikers are willing to release old family trade. box of batteries and microchips automatically control to a computer, much as a sports car shifts up or down, depending on pedal speed or Questions about a black-and-white photo of driver would never trade his stick-shift for an pre-programmed preferences. spry-looking John Browning crouched behind a automatic. World War I machine gun elicit mostly shrugs Marketed for a new genre of “comfort bikes,” Marc Browning said it’s also difficult to and a few vague guesses. the Browning SmartShift market a bike unless it gets a high-profile technology allows a casual “We’re not involved with endorsement from the pros. bicyclist to focus more on the guns,” said Paul Browning. ride than the mechanics that “We do something much While the Brownings crafted a custom racer for U.S.A. Cycling, the bike was banned from make it happen. more peaceful.” international competition after it shaved a For Bainbridge police, But all three share the family computerized shifting means second off a lap from one of the country’s best tradition of cooperation and bike sprinters. patrol officers can devote more mechanical invention. attention to their surroundings. “We hit a wall with that,” Marc said. “It made “We hit a wall with “It’s a family tradition to his time faster because he didn’t have to bother “It’s one less thing to think work together,” said David about when you’re riding that,” Marc said. “It with shifting so he could go full bore all the Browning, 52, who heads the time.” through Waterfront Park, or made his time faster company’s computer and checking to see if drivers have because he didn’t drafting efforts. “We all love While the pace of Browning Components has their seat belt on or what that to work on projects and keep slowed, the brothers hope to pick up speed with have to bother with Browning Research, a custom machining person down the alley is doing,” our hands busy.” said Jensen, who established the shifting so he could company they run along side the bike design department’s bike program two While no longer crafting business. go full bore all the firearms, the brothers have years ago. “It allows us to focus With the hands-on help of machinist Helen and concentrate on the job at time.” looked to old family markets to sell their bike-related Maurer, the Brownings will build just about hand.” anything nobody else will. They’ve crafted innovations. Custom built by the Brownings for Bainbridge mammoth keys for English cathedrals and police, the bikes were also outfitted with “We think there’s some great potential in the impossible-to-find parts for unique European heavy-duty shocks, and quiet-rolling wheels U.S. military,” said Marc Browning, who cars. and came with individually adjusted handle handles much of the company’s bike research. “Sometimes people will bring in some odd bent bars and seats to match each officer. “Any time (troops) are marching down the up thing from some strange car,” said Paul Bainbridge Rotary chipped in half the cost for road, they’re wasting a lot of efficiency. Browning. “There might be 50 of these cars the bikes, while Browning covered the rest. Imagine them on bikes. The bicycle is the left in the world, so you can imagine it’s hard The Browning brothers still offer free tune-ups perfect vehicle for our human engine. Add an to get a replacement part for it. But Helen’s and replacement parts, should the bikes need 80-pound pack on a long march, and nothing amazing and whips them right out.” any maintenance. could be better than two wheels.” Marc Browning hasn’t given up on bikes, “But they haven’t really, yet,” Jensen said. Marc Browning also predicts expanded although the downtime has allowed him to “They’ve held up pretty well. The family has partnerships with police departments. return to screenwriting, his driving passion in always had a good reputation for quality.” “There’s something like 4,000 police bike college and grad school. Family smarts programs nationwide,” he said. “Multiply that “Inventing is a family tradition and we all love That reputation begins with Jonathan by 12 or 20 bikes per program and you have working together, but it’s a real challenge,” he Browning, a Mormon pioneer who rode west quite a market.” said. “When I go to Las Vegas, I never gamble alongside Brigham Young. Initially targeted for aging baby boomers Busy with three wives and 22 children, interested in a comfortable, easy-to-use bike, Browning … Jonathan also worked as a farmer, tanner and the Browning’s crafted about 2,000 SmartShift Visit www.browningcomponent.com. blacksmith. bikes to pique interest in the bike industry. “Blacksmiths were the first engineers,” said While a few smaller manufacturers, including The “Limited Edition” is available directly Paul Browning, 43, who handles much of the the Utah-based Grisley Bicycle Co., have through Browning by calling 206-855-8681.

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end cap of the rack to accept a tail light. KHS (Continued from page 11) The bag featured Velcro retro-reflective police tabs on each side of the bag and had easy access to all of its compartments. It was The tires were Kenda Ciry tires with Scotchlite reflective a bit tall, exceeding the height of the seat, and caused difficulty sidewalls. The tire tread is very smooth in the center with some when I shifted my weight to the rear when descending obstacles. knobbies on the outer edges. They performed quite well on The bag also featured an external rear pouch for small tools. I typical city surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. On wet grass, found that when the rear pouch is in use, it droops down, however, they left something to be desired. If you are a fan of obscuring the rear tail light. The bag was secured to the rack retro-reflective material, these tires have Scotchlite material on with four Velcro tabs and one interlocking clip. If you never the side walls, which looks like a white wall. The reflectivity of remove your bag from your bike, this bag will be sufficient. the tires was an added benefit for conspicuity purposes. However, if you require a bag that can be quickly removed and KHS also sells a customized police rack and bag that were reinstalled in short order, this bag will cause undue difficulty. supplied with this bike. The rack is bolted onto the seat post, Overall, the KHS Police Unit bicycle is well equipped and looks from which it obtains all of its support due to the suspension of as if it means business. For the price and value, it is a strong the bike. The rack would be cumbersome for bike units whose competitor against other bikes in its class. The bike retails for riders share bikes because to adjust the height of the seat post, it $979 and can be purchased at any authorized KHS dealer. More is necessary to unbolt the rack. The rack would be more information about this bike can be obtained at efficient if it were made with a quick release. In addition, www.khsbicycles.com. the rear of the rack did not accept a Craig has been an IPMBA instructor since 2002 and lives by the motto, standard reflector or taillight. I was only “have bikes, will travel.” He can be reached at [email protected]. able to overcome this dilemma by drilling two holes in the plastic KHS … Another View hits that you may otherwise absorb in certain parts of your body. by Robert Light Although I ride a lot of off-road bicycles in my free time, I have State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh Police (NY) never ridden a full suspension bicycle or even the ST (soft tail Ed’s Note/Disclosure: Bob Light is the owner of LightCycles, a design) of the KHS Police Bicycle. It took a little getting used bike patrol supply company which distributes KHS bikes and to, but once my “break in” period was over, I just rode and rode! other bike patrol-related products. The mega-nine rear cassette let me climb steep hills and I was I have been test riding the KHS (K-9) Police Bicycle to make able to cruise home in the big-ring. Shifting was great – no sure that it is the type of product that I would be proud to problems, and braking was also very good. recommend to my fellow bike officers. I have ridden about 280 Overall, I would give the bicycle an 8-out-of-10 for miles across varying terrain, mostly pavement or hard pack dirt. performance. It did everything I asked it to do. While the price I did some off-road trail riding, but that too was mostly hard of $979 dollars as listed on the KHS website is pricey for pack. I was pleasantly surprised with both the looks of the bargain-shopping departments, I think it is worth a look. bicycle and the ride. Despite the fact that I am a KHS dealer, I tested the Police Bike A full set of specs can be on page 16 and at http:// with an open mind and was hoping to find more wrong with it! www.khsbicycles.com/03_police_unit.htm. One of the things I So in the interest of full disclosure, let me tell you about my like about the bike is that it comes with many of the essential dislikes. First, there is no pedal retention system, so those will “extras”, such as a rear rack, rack bag, water bottle cages, bar have to be added if KHS does not include them in the 2006 line. ends, and a rear-mount kickstand. The only difference between Second, you will need to buy “Police” stickers for the bicycle. the one I tested and the specs listed was the front shock. The Finally, the water bottle cage needed to be tightened after a week bicycle that I tested has a Rock Shox Pilot front shock. I also and the rear rack seemed to lean to one side – an old piece of tire changed out the pedals and rode SPD clipless pedals. The KHS tubing solved that problem. Like all police bikes, this one will Police Bicycle also is a soft tail design. While it is not full- have to be maintained – a well-maintained bicycle will serve you blown rear suspension, it does dampen those everyday minor well! Bob is the bike patrol coordinator for SUNY Plattsburgh. He is a KHS … certified police cyclist through IPMBA and LEBA, a NYS police cyclist instructor, and a NHTSA Community Bicycle Safety Instructor. He can See page 16 for specifications. be reached at [email protected]. Visit http://www.khsbicycles.com/03_police_unit.htm, contact Bob Light at [email protected], or visit your local KHS dealer. LightCycles participates in the IPMBA Product14 Purchase Program. INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2006

reduces the risk of numbness in those areas. Giant Continued from page 7) We prefer the standard seat post to the suspension seat post. Finally the price of the and his staff at Cardinal Bicycles. After having worked with us bike suits our budget; at $750 per bicycle, the Giant Police Bike for so long, they knew the needs of our organization. Our bike is an excellent value. unit has been staffed with as many as 98 officers, and we utilize Although the model tested was an earlier model, Giant’s Russ the bike patrol extensively within the community on a daily Okawa provided the specifications for 2006 Giant Police Bike basis, as well as for special events. As we considered options (see page 16). It features an extra-light ALUXX butted and sought to learn more about available products and aluminum frame with integrated headset, forged headtube, equipment, Scott and his staff introduced us to the Giant Police press-formed gussets, and response, race-proven XtC Geometry. Bike. It also comes equipped with a tubular alloy rear rack. The Giant Police Bike was loaned to us by Cardinal on a trial Todd has been an IPMBA Instructor since 1994 and has taught basis for evaluation. The Giant was assigned to Officer Jim extensively throughout Southwestern Virginia. Once of his classes was Donaldson, who is an experienced cyclist and racer who also the subject of an Emmy Award-winning news broadcast entitled Bicycle rides on duty for 8 to 12 hours a day. Donaldson was so pleased Boot Camp. He can be reached at [email protected]. with the bike that we quickly purchased it and made plans to purchase others. He was particularly fond of the excellent geometry, sturdy frame, and the attractive and durable finish. GIANT … However, his favorite feature of the bike was the lock-out front See page 16 for specifications. suspension. Jim has ridden the bike for more than a year now and the wheels are still as true as they were the day they left the Visit www.giantbicycle.com, contact Russ Okawa shop and he has yet to experience a flat. The bicycle shifts at 1-800-US-GIANT or smoothly and the gearing ratio is excellent for the varied terrain [email protected], or visit your local in which we utilize the bikes. The saddle is comfortable and the stem position reduces wear on the arms and wrists, as well as

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Giant F-500 Police Bike Eco-Bike Tornado Color Silver Fork RockShox J2 w / Turnkey Lock out Frame 7005 series alloy tubing Bar Alloy 50mm rise, 620mm width Forks Zoom Force 800 alloy with internal coil springs Stem Alloy forged, 15 degree Battery 36 volt 12 Ah NiMh Seat Post Alloy 30.9 diameter Motor 200 watt internal geared, brushed Saddle Giant Groove Plus Gearing Shimano Derailleur TY 41 (21 Speed) Chain wheel 42x32x22t TA-314 Pedals Dual sided Platform Cage type, SPD compatible Shift Shimano Revoshift twist-grips Shifters Shimano Deore Rapid Fire (SL-M511) Brakes Novatec Cable operated discs front & rear Front Derailleur Shimano Deore (FD-M510) Chain Shimano UG50 Rear Derailleur Shimano LX (RD-M571) Handlebars Alloy riser type Brakes Alloy Direct Pull Fenders Road or off road patterns available as required Brake Lever Alloy 2 finger style Weight including battery 79 lbs Cassette Sram 9-Speed PG950 11 / 34 Battery pack 20lbs Approximate price £1,175 (depends on specs) Chain Shimano HG53 Cranks Giant Forged Alloy, 22/32/44 BB TruVativ Giga Pipe SL ( ISIS ) Rims Alex DM24 36h Alloy dbl wall Montague ParaTrooper Hubs Shimano Deore Ft. / FH-T400 Silent Rear Cassette Finish Cammy Green Spokes 14g Stainless steel Frame 7005 Aluminum Front and Rear Triangle Tires Continental Town & Country 26x2.1 Fork RST 281 Suspension Sizes 14, 17, 19, 21, 23 Gearing 24 Speed Shimano Deore Stickers Police, Sheriff Shifters Shimano EZ Fire Plus Shifters Brakes Front Disc/Rear Alloy V-Brake Tires 1.95” Front/Rear Specific Knobbies Spokes/Rims Stainless Steel/Alloy Bar Ends Can be added Trek Public Safety Saddle Velo Mountain Bike Drivetrain Seatpost Alloy Micro Adjust Crankset Bontrager Select 48/36/26, 6066 Alloy Pedals Heavy - Duty Double Cage Aluminum Front Derailleur Shimano Nexave 401 Frame Size 18” and 20” Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT Standover 29”+ and 31”+ Shifters Shimano Alivio Folded Size 36”x 28” x 12” Cassette SRAM 830 11-32, 8-speed Chain Shimano HG Pedals Alloy ATM with clips and straps KHS Police Unit Wheels Frame True Temper OXII Delta Linear Down tube/KHS St Design Hubset Shimano Nexave silent clutch hubs Fork Judy XC Spokes 15 g stainless steel Headset Threadless 1 1/8” w/ alloy cap Rims Bontrager Clyde Rims Axle G6000 Tires Bontrager Comfort Hardcase Hubs (F/R) Shimano HB-MC12/FHMC18 Other Components Tires Kenda 26x1.95” (f/r) w/ reflective strip Frame Alpha SLR aluminum in 15.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5 Spokes 15G Stainless BK Brakes Shimano 420 V with power modulator Derailleur, Front Shimano Deore Handlebars Bontrager Select, 25.4, 600 custom-butted Derailleur, Rear Shimano Deore Headset Aheadset, semi-cartridge, VP-A76C Shifters Shimano Deore Stem Bontrager sport, 25.4 Chain KMC Z-9200 Seatpost Bontrager sport Crankset Shimano 44/32/22 Saddle Bontrager sport, CRZ + HC Freewheel Shimano Deore 11-32 9 speed Pedals Alloy VP Front suspension Manitou Black Comp Police, 100mm Seat Post Kalloy Alloy Standard EMS Additions Saddle Leather Headlamps Nightsun, 10 to 30 watts output, four-hour run time, NiCa rechargeable battery. Handlebar Kore Lite Bar-2 w/ bar ends Rack Jandd Mountaineering Stem Alloy Kickstand Heavy duty, rear mount Brake Levers Speed Dial 7 Brakes Shimano Deore Color Squad Car Black Frame Size S, M, L, XL Extras Kickstand, Rear Rack, Bag, Bar End

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Diamondback Topanga Smith & Wesson Tactical Frame Alloy Frame With Integrated Head Tube and Disc Brake Frame Rugged Aluminum Mount Fork Marzocchi EXR Comp with 85mm Adjustable Travel Color white/black or black/ white Brakes Shimano Hydraulic Discs Front and Rear M525 Frame Size 18", 20" or 22" RD Shimano XT FD Shimano LX Drive Train Sram® X-7 Shifter Shimano Deore 9 Speed M510 Speed Shifters Sram® X-7 27 Crankset Truvativ Fire-X Power Spline 22/32/42 Front Suspension RockShox® Judy J1 Freewheel Shimano 9 Speed Cassette CS-HG50 11-32T Rims Alex Ace-18 Double Wall Anodised Black with Stainless Rims Alex DM-24 Steel Spokes Spokes 36 SS Hubs Sealed Deore R Front Disc Avid® BB-5 Seat Post Alloy Micro-Adjustable With Q/R Alloy Seat Clamp Handlebar Alloy Riser 20mm Rise, W:580mm Brakes SD-5 Rear Linear Pull Stem Alloy Oversize A-Head Saddle Tactical S&W Ergonomic Padded Colours White Rear Rack Fits Topeak® Quick Release Trunkbag Sizes 38cm (15”), 43cm (17”), 48cm (19”), 53cm (21”), 58cm (23”) Extras Bar Ends, Rear Mounted Kickstand, Water Extras Tioga Factory XC Tyres; Truvativ Power Spline BB; Bottles/Cages, Custom Decal (Police, Rear Alloy Kickstand; Rear Derailleur Guard Security, Sheriff, EMS) Lights Cateye ABS20 Siren NiteRider Police Siren

Fuji

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IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 1 17

Keeping Your Cool - BodyTeq Helmet Liner

by Preston Pierce, PCI #847 The batting is sandwiched between a Another factor that affected the liner’s Chandler Police Department (AZ) breathable outer shell and a thermally performance was the amount of patrol n late July 2005, I was contacted conductive inner lining, which time and miles ridden. Naturally, by Dale Lichtenstein, the provides durability, separates the when it’s extremely hot outside, the I President of BodyTeq Apparel, wearer from moisture, and acts as the hours of patrol time are reduced due to Inc. regarding a helmet liner his critical conduit for exchanging heat heat stress and fatigue. I was initially company had designed. Mr. with cooling comfort. The keys to the skeptical of the claim by BodyTeq that Lichtenstein wanted his helmet liner Hydroweave fabric are the three steps the garment cools continuously in tested in the grueling summer heat of needed to “activate” temperatures as Arizona and what better place than the helmet liner. First, high as 120ºF Chandler, Arizona. I jumped on the you soak the liner in a for up to eight opportunity to test a product that had container of cool water hours. To my the potential to keep me cool during for five minutes to surprise, the bicycle patrol in the 110-degree heat. charge the absorbent helmet liner did BodyTeq Apparel, Inc., based in fibers. Second, you keep my head Chicago, IL, has developed a line of remove the excess cool during my garments and accessories that deliver water by wringing out two months of extraordinary protection against the the garment, and third, patrol. It fit damaging effects of heat stress at play, you towel dry the comfortably recreation, and competitive sports. inner lining and outer under my helmet BodyTeq utilizes Hydroweave, a shell. and required only minimal adjustment. unique, high-performance fabric that I received the helmet liner in August, With a purchase price of $18.95, eliminates which has some of the hottest days which includes all shipping and the trade-off and weeks in Arizona. I tested it handling, BodyTeq’s helmet liner is a between during August and September during great buy for those long, hot days or protection both day and night patrol. The high nights. The product can be purchased and the temperatures ranged from 93-113ºF, on line at www.bodyteq.com or by wearer’s with 8-50% humidity. A variety of calling 773-465-7665. comfort, factors contributed to the overall Preston was certified as an IPMBA Police safety, and performance of the helmet liner. Cyclist in 2004 and as an IPMBA Instructor in endurance. 2005. He can be reached at First, temperature and humidity levels [email protected]. Unlike other dictated how often the liner needed to fabrics that be “recharged.” When the perform well temperature level was high and the in a given environment, Hydroweave humidity level was actually enhances the performance of low, water needed to the WEARER, as it continually be added to the liner protects against heat and fatigue to maintain effective through evaporation, while keeping performance. the individual dry. However, when the The actual Hydroweave fabric is temperature level composed of a patented three-layer was low and the design. It starts by combining special humidity level was hydrophilic fibers (fibers that attract high, the helmet water) with hydrophobic fibers (fibers liner performed that repel water) into a batting core. flawlessly for hours.

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‘Keeping hands on’ — Breeze hands-free headset by Lowe Electronics

by Matt Langridge, PCI# 869 having dealt with similar issues for was making off on foot from an injured Thames Valley Police (UK) another customer, was able to offer a colleague. I was able to follow this The ‘Breeze’ headset is, in my view, a modification to an available headset offender despite his best efforts to lose potential lifesaver when instant which would solve the problem. He me along alleys and down steps, whilst communications are needed whilst undertook to get a unit made up for me. transmitting a commentary to enable cycling in difficult situations. This was at about 2:00 p.m. When I other units to deploy accordingly. On Why? arrived at work at 10:00 a.m. the another occasion, I pursued and caught a following day, the headset was waiting small motorcycle in woodland whilst my In May 2004, whilst setting up the small for me on my desk! crewmate was able to monitor my Cycle Patrol Team in High Wycombe, The Headset commentary and deploy to exit points UK, an area with more than its fair share from the wood. On both occasions, these of uphill stretches, there were many The headset comprises a small external commentaries were instrumental in the occasions earpiece which sits on the ear and a apprehension of the offenders. when I was flexible ‘boom mike’, which comprise a either called small unit. This unit is mounted on a Equally important as apprehending by my Control sprung metal headband, which is worn suspects, responding to radio calls, or Room with the band passing around the back of conducting calls whilst on the (dispatcher) or the head, avoiding fouling any cycle move, no longer needed to call helmet straps and adjusters. The flex present a them via my form headset is fitted with an ‘in line’ safety hazard. radio whilst press-to talk-switch (PTT). Wired into I have noticed hauling hard this switch is a short lead and small only two minor up one of the coaxial socket. Connected to this socket problems with hills. I via telephone-style curly flex is a the system. The Breeze headset, showing quickly handlebar mountable PTT. This is a large There has been microphone position and headpiece position. learned that red button with a Velcro strap which can an issue with the handlebar having one be fitted anywhere on the bike. The PTT connector plug which, on my set, hand on the coaxial plug link allows for a quick deteriorated and caused an open channel. handlebars disconnect from the handlebar PTT in the Richard at Lowe is looking into this and and one hand event of a foot pursuit or, God forbid, a has identified a different connector, fumbling for crash. The Breeze headset is compatible which he is fitting to my headset. Also, the radio with all UK TETRA handsets. when cycling at speed, wind noise can drown out the earpiece volume. I transmit The Proof of the Pudding is in the button whilst overcome this by adjusting the volume on climbing a Eating my radio. 1:10 hill is a As soon as I received the headset, I fitted Lowe Electronics can be found at The handlebar mounted it to my radio and bike and have since Press-to-Talk switch as quick way to www.lowe.co.uk. Contact Richard fitted to my bike. a) scare the been using it on a daily basis in a full McLachlan at [email protected] for pants off range of conditions, including torrential more information. rain and snow, heavy traffic, and fairly yourself and b) really annoy the motorist The headset cost £120 per unit, which extreme off-road routes. about to pass you. includes the cost of the modification. It took me a few tries to locate the ideal I made contact with my Force’s I would rate the headset as follows: communications department, but there microphone position, which is important was no equipment available to remedy because the microphone is of the Performance 9/10 this issue, as we had just converted to a ‘background noise suppression’ variety. Value 10/10 new radio system and the need had not Neither my control room operator nor Matt Langridge is an IPMBA Instructor and a been identified at that stage. colleagues whom I was contacting member of the Thames Valley Police cycle directly could detect traffic or wind noise. patrol steering committee. He is a keen road I then contacted Richard McLachlan at Once set up, the equipment met all of my cyclist and is committed to increasing the Lowe Electronics. I described the requirements, even during incidents Police use of cycle patrols in the UK. He can problem I had encountered and discussed where maintaining mobility was be reached at my requirements with him. He had no [email protected] or important. In one instance, an offender ‘off the shelf’ product available, but, [email protected].

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 1 19

Cutting through the Carnival: CycleSiren Clears the Way

by Lt. Marc Zingarelli was using was sometimes confused for a could also be used). The siren-mounted Circleville Fire Department (OH) kid with a whistle. control was adequate for EMS bikes as we could turn the siren on and not worry ike patrolling in large crowds I was a little dubious when I opened the box. Inside was a small square covered about it while our hands were free to B presents several unique challenges. control a loaded bike. The battery never One of these is getting the attention and with LEDs, a small siren, a charger and a battery that looked identical to the one in ran out during a 12-hour shift and cooperation of pedestrians when you have recharging was done during an eight hour to get through a crowd quickly in an my son’s remote control car. How could off-duty period. emergency situation. Most light and something this small put out enough light warning packages designed for bike patrol or noise to move the large crowd at our One of the questions we had was just how aren’t designed for these circumstances. annual festival? How wrong I was. The waterproof the EMS Mini-Siren is. While Pedestrians in a crowd often can’t see you LEDs and siren mount separately but are the battery connector doesn’t appear to be until you are less than 10 feet behind connected by a single cable. The light and very weatherproof, 12 hours in rainy them, and lights that are visible at several siren controls are mounted on the siren weather didn’t present any problems. blocks are below their line of sight at these and there is a remote horn switch on While the eight-hour charger really didn’t close another cable. After charging the battery hurt our operations, I’m sure someone out distances. and mounting the lights, siren and remote there makes a fast charger that fits these Trying to get horn switch to the bike, I gave it a try. batteries if you need to charge them fast. recognized as a The LEDs were very bright, even on a Of course, at their cheap price, you could police officer bright sunny day, and on par with most also buy a second battery and have one or paramedic automotive LED packages. At night, they ready to go at all times. Note from the wastes time were just as good – if not better – than manufacturer: CycleSiren offers a fast and is often an automotive LEDs. The siren was loud at a charger for the RC 9.6 volt Ni-HM battery exercise in published 115db, and the electric air horn that will charge the battery in 70 minutes Red lights on futility and was a bonus. The great news is that the or less. The charger operates on 110 to physical (and battery is identical to one used in a remote 220 volts AC input (220 volts for UK mental) controlled car with a standard Molex customers). As for how waterproof the exertion. connector and is available for less than system is, as long as you don’t drop your $20 at a local electronics store ($19.99 if bike into a swimming pool, the siren will I was looking you want one with a charger). If you’ve be OK. for a had to buy proprietary batteries for one of CycleSiren makes a variety of products, replacement the other light systems out there, I’m sure for the battery- including an integrated taillight that is just you’ll have no problem seeing the as bright as the front light. I intend to add powered xenon advantage in this. strobe system to this to my current package. They also Siren controls on my bike The big test was the annual Circleville have other light/siren systems available when I Pumpkin Show, when our city of 12,000 with varied controls and lights, including stumbled attracts up to 100,000 people per day in an the CycleSiren Trooper Mini-Siren, Patrol across eight-block area. The bike medics – Mini-Siren, and the Enforcer for police CycleSiren’s equipped with the new lights – patrolled use. More information on CycleSiren can EMS Mini- both in the crowd and in the alleys be found at http://www.cyclesiren.com. Siren. The between the blocks. Reports from riders, CycleSiren participates in the IPMBA EMS Mini- the public and other members of the Product Purchase Program. Siren is an department were very positive. People Lt. Marc Zingarelli is the Bike Patrol and LED strobe were able to see the LEDs very well from Continuing Education coordinator for the RC battery package varying distances and in varying light Circleville Fire Department in Circleville, Ohio. He is a life member of the Adventure combined with a mini-siren designed for conditions and they were able to identify the bikes as emergency units. The horn Cycling Association, and an avid all-weather bike patrol. LEDs have come into vogue bike commuter who can be found traveling on in warning packages for motorized was perfect for the alleys, where there are few pedestrians, while the siren was a bike almost anywhere year round. He can be vehicles because they don’t use as much reached at [email protected]. power as strobes. This was very appealing deemed to work well in the crowd and be distinguishable from other sounds in the because my existing system went through AA batteries at a rapid rate and the horn I carnival atmosphere (although the horn

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Packing it In: R&B is “Fab”

by Lt. Marc Zingarelli transparent pockets. Because of this, even non- racks are made of CroMo steel or stainless Circleville Fire Department (OH) bike medics have no trouble finding things in (depending on the model), are rated to carry ne of the big differences between our bags and the most commonly asked 88lbs, and have set the standard for strength in police bike patrol units and EMS bike question is now “which side of the bike is it the touring community. on?” O units is that EMS units have a lot more While we’re on the subject of the size of these equipment. Determining how to carry it all can The addition of the Trauma/O2 pack allows us panniers, if you are going to utilize them, you be a real challenge. Several solutions exist, but to outfit bikes in a mission-dependent manner should take the time to get used to riding with most departments rely on panniers of some so that we only carry what we need. The them. Panniers decrease your side-to-side type. This has tended to limit operations to Trauma/O2 pack is a standard rack trunk bag clearance and change your center of gravity. those that were only suited to panniers, which with a couple of interesting twists. It can be The added weight also requires a little more have their own limitations. used as a rack trunk bag to carry anything that finesse in handling. Adding this extra weight When we first started our bike patrol, we had will fit in it or, due to its ingenious design, can to the rear of your bike will change the whole only my touring panniers. While they were be used to carry a C-size oxygen cylinder with way you ride and, depending on the quality of great for touring, the problem was that they the regulator sitting in the overhanging rear your wheels, your were basically big bags with open tops. Small pocket. For a full ALS outfitting, we carry maintenance program items and/or drugs would frequently migrate to both panniers and use the Trauma/O2 pack as a too. trauma pack. For a BLS crew where there is a the bottom of the bag, which resulted in half of The second complaint vehicle present and no crowds (e.g., following our equipment being placed on the ground I have with R&B’s runners in a 5K run), we carry two Trauma/O2 while we dug for the elusive item. The other panniers is a lack of packs and set one up as an oxygen kit. We problem we ran into was that sometimes we outside pockets. A could even mix a full ALS bike carrying didn’t need to carry all the stuff we had in the couple of large panniers and using the Trauma/O2 pack to panniers, yet there didn’t seem to be an pockets or loops to carry jackets, lunch or whatever, while the BLS obvious solution. Luckily, through grant clip on pockets on the outside of the panniers bike would carry the Trauma/O2 pack as a money we were able to purchase a set of would be perfect. We ride in ever-changing trauma bag. panniers designed specifically for EMS bike weather and frequently can’t get back to the operations. We have just added another R&B pannier station to change. Because of this, we could It should first be explained that our department which has six transparent pockets on the inside. use a place to stuff raingear, jackets, reports, has had a long-time aversion to “soft” or Our thoughts are to split our ALS kit into repair kits, etc., that is separate from our “nylon” EMS bags of any type. Drugs tended cardiac and respiratory so that two medics patient care equipment. An outside pocket on to get damaged and, like with the panniers, aren’t carrying identical items. Time will tell each pannier could have remedied this but I small items tended to get lost in the bottom. For how this works. wouldn’t rule out these panniers for that reason alone. many years, we used a hard case for all drugs and We only get two complaints about these equipment that we kept on our truck. This case panniers. These panniers are big and heavy, R&B Fabrications makes bike panniers and a separated equipment behind a clear cover that kept comparable in size to my touring panniers. If variety of other products for responders. More everything in view where it could be instantly you ride a 26” mountain bike or a bike with information can be found at www.rbfab.com. found. So, it was a great surprise to find that a short chainstays (which is another article R&B participates in the PPP. set of bicycle panniers from R&B Fabrications altogether) you may have a problem with heel Ed.’s Note: R&B has recently released a new offered a similar feature. clearance. This isn’t necessarily R&B’s fault; handlebar bag for bike medics. This two- it is just usually a byproduct of these types of We purchased a set of R&B panniers, along pound bag has large and small storage bikes. I wear a size 13(48EU) shoe and would with a Trauma/O2 pack trunk bag, in 2003. compartments with dual zippers, storm flaps, have problems if it weren’t for using one of These unique bags are specifically designed for and a Scotchlite reflective strip. A hideaway two solutions: get a bike with longer EMS bike patrol, and it is obvious that they zippered map pouch can be used for chainstays or go with a setback rack. Jandd were designed by someone with EMS referencing location or additional storage of Mountaineering’s expedition rack, which has experience. (Note from the manufacturer: medical supplies. It has a quick-release been around a while, will do the trick. This IPMBA president Jim Bowell of the Troy (OH) mounting system and a carry handle for use aluminum rack is rated to carry 50lbs and sets Fire Department advised R&B throughout the when disconnected from the bracket. No tools the pannier back a few more inches than a product development process.) The left-side are required for installation or removal, and the conventional rack. They’ve also improved it pannier is designed to hold a C oxygen bag is compatible with both mountain and road since 2002, most notably with a design change cylinder, bag valve mask and oxygen supplies. bike geometry. IPMBA News looks forward to that made it stiffer. R&B stocks this rack on The right side is designed to hold an AED and a review of the handlebar bag in a future issue. has internal pockets to hold items of your their web page. Another great rack that has choice. Placing fragile items like the AED and gotten rave reviews from the touring Lt. Marc Zingarelli is the Bike Patrol and Continuing community (which tends to carry lots of Education coordinator for the Circleville Fire drugs on the right (derailleur) side of the bike Department in Circleville, Ohio. He is a life member minimizes the risk of damage because the bike weight) is the Tubus Logo. It has a second set of rails below the platform of the rack that of the Adventure Cycling Association, and an avid all is less likely to be dropped on that side. weather bike commuter who can be found traveling extend backwards. This allows you to both Opening a pannier instantly reveals everything on a bike almost anywhere year round. He can be have heel clearance and more usability of the reached at [email protected]. both in the large pockets and the smaller, platform (for that Trauma/O2 pack). Tubus IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 1 21

Welcome SUPPORT OUR New Corporate CORPORATE MEMBERS

IPMBA proudly recognizes the following organizations for their Members continued support and assistance to IPMBA and the profession of public safety cycling. They have helped to ensure that we can Cycle-Force UK has become continue our mission of providing education, training, and resources

IPMBA’s first corporate member from outside the United States. Access Bicycle Patrol Supply, LLC Cycle-Force UK serves as the UK distributor for Smith & Bill Cochrane Wesson bicycles, Patrol Cycle shoes, and Mocean 602-278-5506 uniforms. Cycle-Force UK provides a year of IPMBA [email protected] membership along with each new bicycle purchased. www.accessbicyclepatrolsupply.com Contact Charles Beral at ++ (0) 1344 862550 or Alerte Systems International [email protected], or visit www.cycle-force.co.uk Jerry Watley for more information. 800-728-1536 [email protected] Fuji Bicycles & Advanced Sports, Inc., has www.alertesystems.com recently joined IPMBA’s corporate membership program. Fuji has a long history Cycle-Force UK of supplying bikes for use by police, EMS, Charles Beral and security personnel. They currently offer ++44(0)1344 862550 two models – the Police Special and the Police Patrol. [email protected] They also participate in the IPMBA Product Purchase www.cycle-force.co.uk Program. Contact Steve Harad at 215-824-3854 x1111 or [email protected], or visit http://fujibikes.com/2006/ Fuji Bicycles & Advanced Sports police.asp for more information. Steve Harad 215-824-3854 [email protected] www.fujibikes.com Thanks, Product Testers! pecial thanks to the members of IPMBA’s team of product Mocean

S testers! They have done a fine job reviewing products of all Bill Levitt kinds – including many bikes – for the fourth annual IPMBA 949-646-1701 Product Guide. These individuals have spent many hours [email protected] assessing a variety of items in hopes to assist you in making www.mocean.net purchases for duty use. IPMBA truly appreciates their time and effort! R & B Fabrications David Belton Adam Bernhardt Matt Langridge 419-594-2743/800-553-1911 New South Wales (AUS) PD Thames Valley (UK) PD [email protected] Craig Campbell Bob Light www.rbfab.com Greenfield (IN) PD SUNY Plattsburgh (NY) PD Todd Clingenpeel Preston Pierce Trek Bicycle Corporation Roanoke (VA) PD Chandler (AZ) PD Stefan Downing Paul Conner Bob Ricciardi 800-313-8735 x 4911 Anne Arundel County (MD) PD Palm Beach County (FL) SO [email protected] Jennifer Gregg Cathy Schmidt www.trekbikes.com East Baton Rouge (LA) EMS Mount Prospect (IL) PD Tommy Hamelink Marc Zingarelli The Hague (Netherlands) Police Circleville (OH) FD To become a corporate member, contact Nigel Keane Maureen at [email protected] or 410-744-2400.

Royal Parks (UK) Constabulary No express or implied endorsements are being made by IPMBA for any product, service, program, or organization.

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elcome to the IPMBA Product Purchase Program! Since its humble beginnings in 1997 with just four members, the W Product Purchase Program has grown to include nearly 70 fine companies, 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! Some loyal readers may notice that the listings in this issue are a little shorter than they have been in the past. The 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. The PPP listings were updated for 2006 by IPMBA member Ron Burkitt, who volunteered his time to contact each participant and verify the accuracy of the information. His efforts are greatly appreciated. Ron is also organizing the first-ever Product Purchase Program booth at the IPMBA conference, which will display many of the products offered through this program. So be sure to come to Dayton, May 11-13, and check out all the cool stuff that you can buy at a discount!

ABS SPORTS BRATWEAR CANE CREEK CYCLING Product: Super Saddle Product: Bike Uniforms COMPONENTS Regular Cost: $99 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Product: Suspension Seatpost Cost to Members: $89 Cost to Members: 10% off Standard Price List Regular Cost: $139 Contact Name: Van Zevenbergen Contact Name: Sales Cost to Members: $83.40 Phone: 609-371-1554/Fax: 609-371-1554 Phone: 253-517-4000/Fax: 253-517-4004 Contact Name: Lena Warren Website: www.abs-sports.com Website: www.bratwear.com Phone: 800-234-2725/Fax: 828-684-1057 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.canecreek.com ALERTE SYSTEMS INT’L BRAVE SOLDIER Email: [email protected] Product: “Trail-Blazer” Bike Light Kit Product: Ointments, Shave Gels, Lip Balms, etc. CASCADE DESIGN Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Product: Platypus Hydration Systems Cost to Members: 10% off 1-10 units; Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Regular Cost: Contact for Pro-Form Pricing 15% off 11-20 units Contact Name: Albert Yeh Cost to Members: Wholesale Pricing Contact Name: Jerry Watley Phone: 888-711-BRAVE/Fax: 323-852-6604 Contact Name: Mike Munter Phone: 800-728-1536/Fax: 800-635-1536 Website: www.bravesoldier.com Phone: 800-527-1527 / 206-694-1517/Fax: 800- Website: www.alertesystems.com Email: [email protected] 583-7583 Email: [email protected] BROFORM.COM PRO-PURCHASE Website: www.cascadedesigns.com Email: [email protected] ANDUSA & CO. MARKETPLACE Product: Montague Paratrooper Folding Product: Outdoor-Bike-Action Sports Gear CHRISTINI TECHNOLOGIES Bike Regular Cost: Promotional Pricing for Industry Product: All Wheel Drive Mountain Bikes Regular Cost: £550 GBP + Delivery Insiders/Pros Regular Cost: $3100-$4500+ Cost to Members: £475 GBP + Delivery Cost to Members: Promotional Prices on Gear; Free Cost to Members: $1800 +; quantity discounts Contact Name: Chulan Weeresinghe Membership Contact Name: Justin Kline Phone: ++(0)2082419826/Fax: ++(0)2082410999 Contact Name: John Shelly Phone: 215-351-9895/Fax: 215-351-9896 Website: www.montaguebikes.co.uk Phone: 877-420-2766/Fax: 714-242-1927 Website: www.christini.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.broform.com Email: [email protected] Available to UK forces. Supply valid IPMBA membership number with Email: [email protected] order. CYCLE SIREN Email full name, department name, email address, IPMBA membership ASLET: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR number & expiration date to BroForm contact. Product: Cyclesiren Trooper, Patrol & EMS mini- sirens LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING BUDBRAKE INT’L, LLC Regular Cost: Visit www.cyclesiren.com. Product: ASLET Membership Product: Automatic Brake System Modulator Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Regular Cost: $50 Regular Cost: $49.95 full kit; $29.95 modulator only. Contact Name: Greg Bohning Cost to Members: $40 Cost to Members: 40% off MSRP Phone: 877-477-4736/Fax: 815-572-0121 Contact Name: Nancy Moser Contact Name: Bud Nilsson Website: www.cyclesiren.com Phone: 301-668-9466/Fax: 301-668-9482 Phone: 209-712-6980/Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: www.aslet.org Website: www.budbrake.com E-mail or call with your name and IPMBA membership number. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Submit copy of IPMBA membership card with ASLET membership CYCLE SOURCE GROUP application or renewal notice. BUSHWHACKER USA Product: Bikes & Accessories Product: MESA Rear Rack Trunk BIKE WORLD Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: $55 Cost to Members: 20-35% off Retail Product: Bicycles and bike accessories. Cost to Members: $35 Contact Name: Peter Carey Regular Cost: Competitive Internet Sale Prices Contact Name: Jeff Sims Cost to Members: Wholesale + 35% Phone: 877-533-7245/Fax: 631-205-1435 Contact Name: Mike Beatty Phone: 800-344-1256/Fax: 801-829-6104 Website: www.cyclesg.com Website: www.bushwhackerbags.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-928-5558/Fax: 210-828-3299 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bikeworld.com Email: [email protected] Contact Mike Beatty at 1-800-928-5558

The Product Purchase Program was updated January 2006. The information has been provided by the participating companies and is subject to change without notice. A company’s participation in the Product Purchase Program does not indicate endorsement by IPMBA, nor does it indicate the company’s sponsorship of IPMBA.

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CYCLOPS BICYCLE EKO SPORT FUJI AMERICA & TACTICAL Product: Power Grips, Air Suspension, Pumps Product: Bikes & Accessories Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: Contact for Product List OPERATIONS Cost to Members: 20% off Retail Cost to Members: Special Prices on Selected Models Product: Bicycle & Tactical Contact Name: Paul Aeita Contact Name: Steve Harad Ops Equipment & Accessories Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Phone: 800-999-8277/Fax: 970-241-3529 Phone: 215-824-3854 x1111/Fax: 215-824-1051 Cost to Members: 10-30% off Retail Website: www.ekosport.com Website: www.fujibikes.com Contact Name: Ashley Foster Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 843-259-8368/Fax: ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION GITA SPORTING GOODS Email: [email protected] SOLUTIONS Product: Giordana Apparel Regular Cost: Contact for Product List DANALCO Product: Bikes & Accessories for LE and EMS Regular Cost: See website for product list. Cost to Members: 10% off Giordana Product: Sealskinz & Chillblocker Waterproof Contact Name: Nelson Frazier Socks & Gloves Cost to Members: Contact for special pricing on all Regular Cost: Contact for product list items. Phone: 800-FON-GITA x 319 Cost to Members: Net Price Contact Name: Seth Leitman 800-FON-GITA x 319/Fax: 704-588-4322 Contact Name: Sam Matthews Phone: 866-343-5551/Fax: 914-220-8396 Website: www.gitabike.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-868-2629/Fax: 800-216-9938 Website: www.electrictransport.net Website: www.danalco.com Email: [email protected] On website, enter "IPMBA" in promotion code box. Email: [email protected] Have IPMBA membership card handy. A portion of all proceeds will IMBA: INTERNATIONAL be donated to IPMBA. DE SOTO SPORT MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ELHN BADGE & EMBLEM DESIGN Product: Triathlon Clothing SSOCIATION Product: Custom Police Badges, Emblems, Pins, A Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Product: IMBA Membership Coins Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Regular Cost: Varies; see website Regular Cost: Varies Contact Name: Emilio De Soto II Cost to Members: $10 off any IMBA Membership Cost to Members: 10% off Contact Name: Scott Gordon Phone: 800-453-6673/Fax: 858-453-6783 Contact Name: ELHN Rep Website: www.desotosport.com Phone: 888-442-IMBA x106/Fax: 303-545-9026 Phone: 203-364-8644/Fax: 860-693-9381 Email: [email protected] Website: www.imba.com Website: www.elhnbadges.com Email: [email protected] DEMAND TECHNOLOGY, Email: [email protected] Submit copy of IPMBA membership card with IMBA membership LTD. Call or email design/quantity for price quote. application or renewal notice. Product: Lightrider Cycle Light ERGO, LLC IOSSO PRODUCTS Regular Cost: £27.50 Product: "The Seat" Ergonomic Bike Seat Cost to Members: £23.70; Case of 16: £18 each Product: Cleaners & Lubes for Guns & Bikes Regular Cost: $40 lycra/gel; $29 vinyl; $20 faux Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Contact Name: Gill Hawkins leather Cost to Members: 20% off Retail Phone: (01252) 612661/Fax: (01252) 612662 Cost to Members: $30 lycra/gel; $23 vinyl; $15 faux Contact Name: Marianne Iosso Website: www.lightrider.co.uk leather Phone: 888-747-4332/Fax: 847-437-8478 Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Thomas White Website: www.iosso.com DESERT SUN Phone: 425-333-6161/Fax: 425-333-6355 Email: [email protected] Product: Bike First Aid Kits Website: www.thecomfortseat.com RONMAN YCLING LOVES Regular Cost: $20 plain; $22 printed Email: [email protected] I C G Product: Ironman Gloves & Police Gloves Cost to Members: 1-9 units: 10% off; 10+ units: EV TECH 15% off Regular Cost: $25-$45 Product: Bikes & Accessories for LE and EMS Cost to Members: $11.75-$19.50 plus shipping Contact Name: Bertie Anderson Regular Cost: See website for product list. Contact Name: Bill Paine Phone: 760-468-1800/Fax: Cost to Members: Contact for special pricing on all Phone: 215-335-9218/Fax: 215-708-1096 Email: [email protected] items. Contact Name: Doug Canfield Website: www.ironmancycling.com Include IPMBA membership number & expire date with order. Email: [email protected] Phone: 972-851-9990/Fax: 972-851-9993 DO WRAP PERFORMANCE Order directly through Bill Paine. Website: www.texaselectricbikes.com HEADWEAR Email: [email protected] LANE SUNGLASSES Product: Under Helmet Headbands & Bandanas Have IPMBA membership card handy. A portion of all proceeds will Product: Protective Eyewear & Goggles Regular Cost: $9.95-$24.95 be donated to IPMBA. Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Cost to Members: 25% off Retail EXPOSURE/USE Cost to Members: 30% off Retail for Quantity Contact Name: John Okon, Erin Borddors Purchases Phone: 800-359-2514/Fax: 773-770-4201 (ULTIMATE SPORTS Contact Name: Neal Dykstra Website: www.dowrap.com; www.sweatvac.com ENGINEERING) Phone: 800-542-7850/Fax: 219-956-2112 Email: [email protected] Product: Lighting Systems Website: www.lanesunglasses.com Online orders: type IPMBA in coupon code to receive discount. Regular Cost: Contact for Product Information. Email: [email protected] Custom orders available. Cost to Members: Contact for Discount Details

DYNAMIC BICYCLES Contact Name: Jonathan Sharpe Product: Chainless Police Bikes Phone: ++ (0) 1798 344477/Fax: ++1798 34499 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List. Website: www.use1.com Cost to Members: Contact for Special Pricing. Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Anthony Cocivera Phone: 800-935-9553/Fax: 508-429-9119 Website: www.dynamicbicycles.com Email: [email protected]

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LEONARD CONSULTING GROUP MAXXIS TIRES PARADIGM Product: S&W and Fuji Bikes, Lightman Strobes, Product: Bike Tires & Tubes TACTICAL Duty Gear Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: See Website Cost to Members: 50% off Retail (Pro-form) PRODUCTS Cost to Members: 10% off Regular Prices Contact Name: Ben Burgis Product: FRISKER PRO Contact Name: Mark Leonard Hand Worn Metal Detector Phone: 800-4MAXXIS / 678-407-6778/Fax: 770- Regular Cost: $194.95 + S&H Phone: 501-517-5338/Fax: 501-653-2969 962-7705 Cost to Members: $155 + S&H Website: www.themaskedmerchant.com, Website: www.maxxis.com Contact Name: Camilla Cutler www.4bike-police.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 978-352-6633/Fax: 978-352-7799 MOCEAN Website: www.frisker.com When ordering online, use coupon code IPMBA 10 for 10% discount. Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms Email: [email protected] LIFT & STORAGE SYSTEMS, INC. Regular Cost: Contact for Product ATROL YCLE Product: Automatic Bike Lift Storage Systems List P C LLC Product: Patrol Cycle Shoe Regular Cost: $4,295 (30 bikes); $6,590 (60 bikes) Cost to Members: 25% off Retail Regular Cost: $109.95/Web Direct $79.95 Cost to Members: $4,000 (30 bikes); $6,000 (60 Contact Name: Bill Levitt Cost to Members: $67.95 bikes) Phone: 877-662-3680/Fax: 949-646-1590 Contact Name: Mark Eumurian Contact Name: Shawn Jones Website: www.mocean.net Phone: 800-208-2032/Fax: 651-773-8762 Phone: 800-825-4777/Fax: 651-777-1535 Email: [email protected] Website: www.patrolcycle.com Website: www.liftnstore.com MONTAGUE BIKES Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Product: Paratrooper Tactical Folding Mountain OLAR ESIGN NC LIGHTCYCLES Bike P D , I . Product: Hydration Backpacks Product: Bicycle Parts & Accessories Regular Cost: $645 Regular Cost: PolarPak 1.0 $42.95 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Cost to Members: Free Folding Pedals & Kickstand Cost to Members: PolarPak 1.0 $18.30 Cost to Members: 20-25% off Retail with Purchase Contact Name: Jeff Skillern Contact Name: Bob Light Contact Name: Joe Solomon Phone: 208-426-9058/Fax: 208-424-8687 Phone: 518-420-4666/Fax: Phone: 800-736-5348/Fax: 617-491-7207 Website: www.polarpak.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.montagueusa.com Email: [email protected] Email for details/availability/shipping charges. Email: [email protected] Special offer is not available online. LOUKA TACTICAL TRAINING LLC NUGO NUTRITION RO OLD UBRICANTS Product: Video: Firearms & Training Issues Product: Nutrition/Energy Bars P G L Product: ProLink Chain Lube, ProGold Lubes, EPX Regular Cost: $25, incl. shipping Regular Cost: $1.59/bar; $23.85/box Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Cost to Members: $23, incl. shipping Cost to Members: $1.02/bar; $15.25/box Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Contact Name: Lou Ann Hamblin Contact Name: Keith Rohrlick Contact Name: Doug or Van Phone: 734-697-6342/Fax: Phone: 888-421-2032/Fax: 412-781-4120 Phone: 800-421-5823/Fax: 404-766-3977 Website: http://home.comcast.net/~kdvonk/ Website: www.nugonutrition.com Website: www.progoldmfr.com LouKaLLC.html Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Call 888-421-2032 to order, and have your IPMBA membership number & expiration date handy. MAKLITE PROMARK INT’L INC. Product: Full Line Law Enforcement Equipment Product: Illuminated Safety Light Products OLYMPIC UNIFORMS/J. MARCEL Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: $10.95 (9" Strips With Velcro) Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms Cost to Members: 40% off Most Products Cost to Members: $7.00 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Contact Name: Kenneth Battcher Contact Name: William Maki Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Prices Contact Name: Julie Cruise/Rachel Peterson Phone: 800-645-4443/Fax: 516-795-4259 Phone: 800-888-5427/Fax: 773-276-3331 Website: www.publicsafetymall.com Website: www.librasafety.com Phone: 888-722-9222/Fax: 206-722-1521 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.olyuniforms.com Email: [email protected] MARWI USA, INC. PUBLIC SAFETY LOGOS Product: Badges/Badge Cases/Jewelry/Patches/Etc. Product: Lighting Systems OPENHOUSE PRODUCTS Regular Cost: $40-$115 Regular Cost: $99-$399 Product: Panniers, Cycle Bags, Cost to Members: 10% off + drop ship free on $150 Cost to Members: Contact for Discount Lyteline High-Viz Products or more Contact Name: Sales Regular Cost: £10 - £500 Cost to Members: 15% off Regular Prices Contact Name: Michael Carrizales Phone: 626-401-1335/Fax: 626-401-1339 Contact Name: Bruce Burns Phone: 800-276-0706/Fax: 281-251-4786 Website: www.marwiusa.com Website: www.publicsafetylogos.com Email: [email protected] Phone: +44 (0) 1422 824777/Fax: +44 (0) 1422 824666 Email: [email protected] MAXIT DESIGNS Website: www.openhouseproducts.com Code: 20PMBA04 and IPMBA membership number must accompany Product: Headgator (TM)/Hothead (TM); gloves Email: [email protected] order. Regular Cost: $16 Headgator (TM)/Hothead (TM); Provide IPMBA membership number when ordering. R & B FABRICATIONS, INC. $9 (gloves) Product: Panniers & Safety Vests Cost to Members: $9.50 Headgator (TM)/Hothead Regular Cost: Contact for Product List (TM); $5 (gloves) Cost to Members: 15% off Retail Contact Name: Liz Contact Name: Tina Lime Phone: 800-556-2948/Fax: 916-489-7031 Phone: 800-553-1911/Fax: 419-594-2250/800- Website: www.maxit-inc.com, www.headgator.com 742-5345 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rbfab.com 35% off other in-stock items. Visit website for information and call for Email: [email protected] availability. Have IPMBA membership number handy.

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REDMAN TRAINING SWAGMAN WTB GEAR Product: Bicycle Carriers (Roof/Hitch/Trunk) Product: Tires, Saddles, Headsets, Pedals, Wheel Parts Product: Defensive Tactics Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Training Gear Cost to Members: 15% off Retail Cost to Members: Wholesale Prices Regular Cost: Contact for Contact Name: Debbie Contact Name: Chris Schierholtz Product List Phone: 800-469-7924/Fax: 800-469-7893 Phone: 415-389-5040/Fax: 415-389-5044 Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Website: www.swagman.net Website: www.wtb.com Contact Name: Bob Brothers Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-865-7840/Fax: 800-459-2598 All Shipments Made from Orville, WA ZEAL OPTICS Website: www.redmangear.com TERRY PRECISION CYCLING Product: Sport Eyewear & Goggles RUBEL BIKEMAPS Product: Bikes, Accessories, Seats, Apparel Regular Cost: $79.99 - $200 Product: Bicycling Street Smarts: 48-page booklet Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Cost to Members: 50% off suggested retail. Regular Cost: See website for price schedule. Cost to Members: Terry Apparel — wholesale; see notes for more. Contact Name: Penelope Butterfield Cost to Members: Free shipping on any size order. Contact Name: Ginny Weisel Phone: 435-259-6970/Fax: Contact Name: Andy Rubel Phone: 800-289-8379 x 13/Fax: 315-986-2104 Website: www.zealoptics.com Phone: 617-776-6567/Fax: 617-623-1523 Website: www.terrybicycles.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.bikemaps.com Email: [email protected] Online, please enter coupon code “IPMBA50” at check-out. Email: [email protected] 10% off wholesale on Terry saddles. Contact Ginny via email for pro deal order form. ZENSAH Contact for free sample; see full text at www.bikemaps.com. Product: Tactical Shirts & Shorts TRACY LEIGH ENTERPRISES RUDY PROJECT Regular Cost: Shirts $39.95/Shorts $34.95 Product: Electric Police Bike Product: Sunglasses, Sport Eyewear, Helmets, Cost to Members: 30% off Regular Cost Regular Cost: $2500 & $1900 Goggles Contact Name: Ryan Oliver Cost to Members: $1999 & $1600 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Phone: 305-885-8646/Fax: 305-675-0221 Contact Name: Robert Grippo Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Website: www.zensah.com Contact Name: Christie Watts Phone: 877-570-6963/Fax: 570-992-5026 Email: [email protected] Website: www.allwebscooters.com Phone: 888-860-7597/Fax: 303-333-9292 When ordering online, type “IPMBA30”. Email: [email protected] Website: www.rudyprojectusa.com ZOIC CLOTHING / ZOOT SPORTS Email: [email protected] UNITED BICYCLE SUPPLY Product: Cycling Apparel At www.rudyprojectusa.com, click on OTHER INFO, then BATMAN. Product: Bicycle Tools and Parts Regular Cost: Retail Click “IPMBA Members Click Here”. Enter passcode: gopolice. Regular Cost: Wholesale Pricing Cost to Members: 30% off Retail SIGNAL MEASUREMENT CO. Cost to Members: Wholesale Pricing to Departments Contact Name: Brandt Furgerson or Wendy Misner Contact Name: Pete Product: GPS & Communication Mounts Phone: 800-241-9327/Fax: 760-477-2298 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Phone: 541-482-1750/Fax: 541-482-1132 Website: www.zoic.com or www.zootsports.com Cost to Members: 30% off Retail Call to establish an account for your department to be eligible for wholesale pricing on all products. Email: [email protected] or Contact Name: Tom Polcyn [email protected] VISION 2000 LEEDS LTD. Phone: 800-527-1079/Fax: 281-356-0099 Website: www.smc-corp.com Product: Mobile Surveillance Email: [email protected] Systems for Push Bikes Regular Cost: £1500 + VAT SUPERIOR GEAR Cost to Members: 10% discount Product: Chain Stain Away Pant Protector Contact Name: Alex Hayes Regular Cost: Base/Standard Model: $14.99 Phone: 01132 370293/Fax: 0113 2370294 Cost to Members: 10% off Regular Price Website: www.v2k.co.uk Contact Name: Frank Pollari Email: [email protected] Phone: 888-519-2250/Fax: 807-473-4597 Email contact details and IPMBA membership number. Website: www.chainstainaway.com Email: [email protected] For online ordering, enter IPMBA5 in the coupon box. Report from the International Cycle Show

Excel Centre, London, 13th to 16th October 2005

by Matt Langridge, PCI #869 ‘red light district’ of the bike world. we were met by an internet forum Thames Valley Police (UK) My crewmate Mark Jenkins and I were acquaintance who was also attending the ver heard the phrase ‘Bike Porn’? asked if we were interested in attending this show, who agreed to act as route finder as It is used by some to describe the year’s event at the Excel Centre in an Mark and I work outside London and aren’t glossy catalogues, magazines and official capacity, showing our bikes on the too familiar with the area. Forty-five E minutes of city cycling later, we arrived at brochures from manufacturers and shops to ‘Transport for London’ stand alongside the show their latest ‘must have’ bits of kit. Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance the venue in East London. They are the bane of bank managers and Service cycle teams. We jumped at the It was good to see some familiar faces again, th significant others the world over. Well, if chance, and, on the morning of Saturday 15 including Tom Lynch from London catalogues are Bike Porn, events such as the October we put ourselves and our bikes on a Ambulance Service and to be introduced to train into West London. When we arrived International Cycle Show are definitely the (Continued on page 27)

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Report from the International Cycle Show, Cont.

Excel Centre, London, 13th to 16th October 2005

(Continued from page 26) some Carbonsports Lightweight Obermyer services applications were: many new ones. It was also nice to see that wheels. These are hand-built in a little 1) Rainlegs. These are a St. John Ambulance was represented by one workshop in Germany. The spokes are a waterproof legging, similar in of their Cycle Response Paramedics. I’m carbon and Kevlar compound which are appearance to the ‘chaps’ of Wild West sorry, buddy, but I’ve forgotten your name! bonded to the carbon rim and carbon hub fame. They cover only the part of the leg I hang my head in shame. during manufacture. Apparently, they are that riders with mudguards (fenders) get Whilst at the Transport for London stand, we almost unbreakable and never go out of true wet – the top of the thigh and front of the were approached by hundreds of members of due to their method of construction and knee area. They roll up into a belt around the public, the vast majority of whom were materials. One of the T Mobile pro cycling the waist, and, when it starts raining, you extremely interested in what we did and how team riders has been using the same set of just unclip them, roll them down and we worked. Most were absolutely gob wheels for five years now! Trek was on site secure around the leg with Velcro straps. smacked by the prospect of operating like in force with many nice bikes including At the moment they are only available in the paramedics with the weight of their bikes Lance Armstrong’s Tour de France Time grey, but the manufacturers are keen to and equipment. For me though, the Trial bike. Talk about light! establish whether there would be highlight of the day as far as ‘interested Clothing wise, one of my favourite sufficient call for black, to match individuals’ goes has got to be the mad producers is Foska. They make an excellent uniform trousers. Retail price is £25. cyclist who cornered Darren Hepple from range of jerseys and training jackets. The Check out www.rainlegs.co.uk and then the Met to argue the case that cyclists should jerseys come in both ‘road’ fit, a snug, let the manufacturer know what you not have to comply with red streamlined cut and think. traffic lights! Darren dealt ..we feasted our eyes ‘freeride’, which is 2) Magura HS33 hydraulic rim brakes. with it admirably. Once he on the bikes, equip- more relaxed in cut. These are a hydraulic replacement for the realised that this guy was not The designs must be standard rim brakes on your MTB. They open to debate, would not even ment and clothing on seen to be believed, comprise of a quick-fit system to try to understand the reasons display. I’m really ranging from national facilitate ease of fitting the callipers to why they should stop, and only flags to Heinz baked the forks or seat stays, quick release wanted to ram his views down glad I left my credit beans! The training brake pads for easy changing and an the police’s throats, he card at home … jackets are light, warm, adjuster wheel on each lever housing for tactically edged away until windproof and shower- rapid adjustment to counteract pad wear. mad cyclist found another officer to proof. One design that I love is the ‘bones’ The kit comprises front and rear systems harangue. Outstanding work, Darren! jacket. This is a full upper body skeleton which are pre-assembled and bled. It is We were also visited by a large number of print in reflective ink on black. I’ve seen the just a case of taking off the old brakes police officers for advice and information as jacket at night – all you can see in car and fitting the new ones. They are they were keen to promote cycle patrols headlights is a skeleton cycling towards you! compatible with all types of shifter and within their forces. As you would expect, Their website, www.foska.com, is well lever systems except the Shimano dual IPMBA was recommended to all. worth a visit. control system (brake and shifter levers Each day of the show, officers from the Met Another nice touch was the Transport for in one unit). The kit retails at £120 but and paramedics from London Ambulance London test track. This was a small track in the brakes are available as singles, front Service took part in a demonstration in an the arena where you could try out a variety or rear. The St John Ambulance bike arena in the middle of the show area. This of machines. There were loads of different had them fitted. I was amazed at how took the form of Police and Ambulance styles to test, from traditional MTB’s, little effort at the brake lever was response to an accident. Unfortunately, I did hybrids and road bikes, to recumbents, required to make the seat stays visibly not get to see this, but from comments I unicycles and some weird contraptions flex under the brake loading. Visit heard from visitors, it was very well including a form of folding bike with four www.magura.com. received. casters at the front instead of a single wheel, Overall, I had a great time and would a stand on ‘scooter’ with a hinged platform Throughout the day, Mark and I took the recommend participation in this type of you bounced up and down on to provide opportunity to have a wander ’round the event to all. If you can’t go as an exhibitor, drive and a small wheeled bike with show and feast our eyes on the bikes, go as a visitor but, leave your credit card at handlebars you pushed and pulled like a equipment and clothing on display. I’m home or get another mortgage first! rowing machine to drive. I loved the KMX really glad I left my credit card at home. Safe biking! off-road recumbent trikes – Go-Karts with I saw a nice carbon road bike frame from attitude. I’ve really got to get me one of Matt Langridge is an IPMBA Instructor and a Parlee, an American frame builder. This had those! It was good to see kids trying to member of the Thames Valley Police cycle a really nice custom paint job which power slide these through the bends. See patrol steering committee. He is a keen road comprised an orange flame effect from the them at www.kmxkarts.co.uk. cyclist and is committed to increasing the head tube, fading out to naked carbon along Police use of cycle patrols in the UK. He can the top and down tubes and smaller To be perfectly honest, there was too much be reached at matching detail from the bottom bracket to really look at in detail but two things that [email protected] or along the chain stays. This was displayed on [email protected]. the Carbon Technologies stand alongside really stood out as having emergency IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 1 27

A listing of companies which have shown their dedication to public safety cyclists through their active participation with and support of IPMBA. Bycycle, Inc. Ear Phone Connection Product: Alternative Saddle Product: Communications Equipment Phone: 877-397-2164 Phone: 661-299-6441 Website: www.bycycleinc.com Website: www.earphoneconnect.com

ABS Sports Camelbak Eko Sport Product: Super Saddle Product: Personal Hydration Systems Product: Power Grips, Air Suspension, Pumps Phone: 609-371-1554 Phone: 800-767-8725 Phone: 800-999-8277 Website: www.abs-sports.com Website: www.camelbak.com Website: www.ekosport.com

Access Bicycle Patrol Supply Cane Creek Cycling Components Electric Transportation Solutions Product: Full line of bicycle patrol equipment and Product: Suspension Seatposts Product: TidalForce Electric Assist Mountain Bike supplies Phone: 800-234-2725 Phone: 914-844-4809 Phone: 602-278-5506 Website: www.canecreek.com Website: www.electrictransport.net Website: www.accessbicyclepatrolsupply.com Cascade Design ELHN Badge & Emblem Design Alaska Backcountry Bike Tours Product: Platypus Hydration Systems Product: Custom Police Badges, Emblems, Pins, Coins Product: Mountain Bike Tours & Instruction Phone: 800-527-1527 Phone: 203-364-8644 Phone: 907-746-5018 Website: www.cascadedesigns.com Website: www.elhnbadges.com Website: www.mountainbikealaska.com Christini Technologies Ergo, LLC

Alerte Systems Int'l Product: All Wheel Drive Mountain Bikes Product: Ergonomic Bike Seat Product: Lights & Sirens Phone: 215-351-9895 Phone: 425-333-6161 Phone: 800-728-1536 Website: www.christini.com Website: www.ergotheseat.com Website: www.alertesystems.com Cop Pedalers EV Tech ALLTUFF Product: Bike Patrol Products Product: TidalForce Electric Assist Mountain Bike Product: EMS Bags Phone: 773-792-8436 Phone: 972-851-9990 Phone: 877-866-0374 Website: www.coppedalers.com Website: www.texaselectricbikes.com Website: www.alltuff.com Cycle Siren Exposure/USE Andusa & Co. Product: Light & Siren System Product: Exposure Lights, Various Accessories Product: Montague Folding Bikes Phone: 877-477-4736 Phone: ++ 1798 344477 Phone: ++(0)2082419826 Website: www.cyclesiren.com Website: www.use1.com Website: www.montaguebikes.co.uk Cycle Source Group Finish Line ASLET Product: Smith & Wesson Bicycles Product: Bicycle Care Products Product: LE Training Organization Phone: 877-533-7245 Phone: 631-666-7300 Phone: 301-668-9466 Website: www.cyclesg.com Website: www.finishlineusa.com Website: www.aslet.org

Cycle-Force UK Fuji America Atlantic Signal, LLC Product: S&W Bikes, Mocean, Patrol Cycle Shoes Product: Bicycles, Parts and Accessories Product: Blue Racer Headset Phone: ++44 (0) 1344 862550 Phone: 215-824-3854 x1111 Phone: 866-481-4811 Website: www.cycle-force.co.uk Website: www.fujibikes.com Website: www.blueracerheadsets.com Cyclops Bicycle & Tactical Operations Gita Sporting Goods Bike World Product: Bicycle & Tactical Ops Equipment & Accessories Product: Giordana Apparel Product: Bicycles, Parts, Accessories Phone: 843-259-8368 Phone: 800-FON-GITA x 319 Phone: 800-928-5558 Website: www.gitabike.com Website: www.bikeworld.com Danalco Product: Sealskinz & Chillblocker Waterproof Socks & Gloves Glaceau Bratwear Phone: 800-868-2629 Product: Vitamin and Smart Water Product: Uniforms Website: www.danalco.com Phone: 877-GLACEAU Phone: 253-517-4000 Website: www.glaceau.com Website: www.bratwear.com De Soto Sport Product: Triathlon Clothing IMBA Brave Soldier Phone: 800-453-6673 Product: Mountain Bike Advocacy Product: Ointments & Crash Packs Website: www.desotosport.com Phone: 888-442-IMBA x106 Phone: 888-711-BRAVE Website: www.imba.com Website: www.bravesoldier.com Demand Technology, Ltd. Product: Lightrider Cycle Light Iosso Products BroForm.com Pro-Purchase Marketplace Phone: (01252) 612661 Product: Lubes Product: Outdoo -Bike-Action Sports Gear Website: www.lightrider.co.uk Phone: 888-747-4332 Phone: 877-420-2766 Fax: 847-437-8478 Website: www.broform.com Desert Sun Website: www.iosso.com Product: First Aid & EMS Supplies BudBrake Int'l, LLC Phone: 760-468-1800 Ironman Cycling Gloves Product: ABS System for Bicycles Product: Ironman Cycling Gloves Phone: 209-712-6980 Do Wrap Performance Headwear Phone: 215-335-9218 Website: www.budbrake.com Product: High-tech under helmet headbands and bandanas Website: www.ironmancycling.com Phone: 800-359-2514 Bushwhacker USA Website: www.dowrap.com J. L. Darling Product: Trunk Bags Product: Weatherproof Paper Phone: 800-344-1256 Dynamic Bicycles Phone: 253-922-5000 Website: www.bushwhackerbags.com Product: Shaft-Driven Bicycle Website: www.riteintherain.com Phone: 800-935-9553 Website: www.dynamicbicycles.com 28 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2006 Suppliers NuGo Nutrition SportWorks (Continued from page 28) Product: Nutrition/Energy Bars Product: Bicycle Racks Phone: 412-781-4115 Phone: 888-661- 0555 Website: www.nugonutrition.com Website: www.bicycleracks.com John E. Reid & Assoc Product: Street Crimes Seminar Olympic Uniforms/J. Marcel Superior Gear Phone: 800-275-4915 Product: Uniforms Product: Chain Stain Away Pant Protector Phone: 206-722-1412 Phone: 888-519-2250 Kryptonite Website: www.olyuniforms.com Website: www.superior-gear.com Product: Locks Phone: 781-828-6655 x268 Openhouse Products Swagman Website: www.kryptonite.com Product: Emergency Services Bags and other Products Product: Bicycle Racks Phone: +44 (0) 1422824777 Phone: 800-469-7924 Lane Sunglasses Website: www.openhouseproducts.com Website: www.swagman.net Product: Protective Eyewear and Goggles Phone: 800-542-7850 Paradigm Tactical Products Terry Precision Cycling Website: www.lanesunglasses.com Product: Handworn Metal Detector – the Frisker Product: Bikes & Accessories Phone: 978-352-6633 Phone: 800-289-8379 Leonard Consulting Group Website: www.frisker.com Website: www.terrybicycles.com Product: S&W Patrol Bikes, Lightman Safety Strobes, Police Bike Accessories Patrol Bike Systems Tracy Leigh Enterprises Phone: 501-517-5338 Product: Bikes & Accessories Product: Electric Bikes Website: www.themaskedmerchant.com, www.4bike- Phone: 800-208-2032 Phone: 877-570-6963 police.com Website: www.patrolbike.com Website: www.allwebscooters.com

Lift & Storage Systems, Inc. Patrol Cycle LLC Trek Bicycle Corporation Product: Automatic Bike Lift Storage Systems Product: Patrol Cycle Shoe Product: Bicycles & Accessories Phone: 800-825-4777 Phone: 800-208-2032 Phone: 920-478-2191 x 4911 Website: www.liftnstore.com Website: www.patrolcycle.com Website: www.trekbike.com

LightCycles Pit Bull Mountain Bike Tire Chains United Bicycle Institute Product: Bicycle Parts & Accessories Product: Pit Bull Mountain Bike Tire Chains Product: Bike Maintenance Training Phone: (518) 420-4666 Phone: 303-646-1027 Phone: 541-488-1121 Website: www.theybite.com Website: www.bikeschool.com LouKa Tactical Training LLC Product: Firearms Training Video Polar Design, Inc. United Bicycle Supply Phone: 734-697-6342 Product: Hydration backpacks & gel-cooled reservoirs Product: Bicycle Tools and Parts Website: http://home.comcast.net/~kdvonk/LouKaLLC.html Phone: 208-426-9058 x201 Phone: 541-482-1750

Website: www.polarpak.com Maklite United Uniform Product: Illuminated Safety Products ProGold Lubricants Product: Uniforms Phone: 800-888-5427 Product: Lubes Phone: 213-746-8000 Website: www.librasafety.com Phone: 800-421-5823 Website: www.uumfg.com Website: www.progoldmfr.com Marwi USA, Inc. Visibility Systems Company Product: Lighting Systems Promark Int'l Inc. Product: Bike Lights Phone: 626-401-1335 Product: LE Equipment Phone: 203-367-4000 Website: www.marwiusa.com Phone: 800-645-4443 Website: www.lightmanstrobes.com Website: www.publicsafetymall.com Maxit Designs Vision 2000 Leeds Ltd. Product: Performance Headwear Public Safety Logos Product: Mobile Surveillance Systems for Push Bikes Phone: 800-556-2948 Product: Public Safety Logos Phone: 01132 370293 Website: www.maxit-inc.com, www.headgator.com Phone: 800-276-0706 Website: www.v2k.co.uk Website: www.publicsafetylogos.com Maxxis Tires Volcanic Manufacturing Product: Tires & Tubes PYI Inc. Spokes Wear Product: Custom Police Bicycles Phone: 800-4MAXXIS Product: The Glove Phone: 360-704-9662/360-704-3315 Website: www.maxxis.com Phone: 800-523-7558

Website: www.spokeswear.com WTB Medical Emergency Data Systems Product: Bikes & Accessories Product: Medical Information Carrier Systems R & B Fabrications, Inc. Phone: 415-389-5040 Phone: 724-295-4900 Product: Panniers & Safety Vests Website: www.wtb.com Website: www.meds.org Phone: 800-553-1911

Website: www.rbfab.com Zeal Optics Michael’s of Oregon Product: Sunglasses, Gloves, etc. Product: Holsters, Belts, Accessories Redman Training Gear Phone: 888-454-9325 Phone: 208-955-0564 Product: Defensive Tactics Training Gear Website: www.zealoptics.com Website: www.unclemikes.com Phone: 800-865-7840

Website: www.redmangear.com Zensah Mocean Product: Compression Garments Product: Technical Bike Patrol Uniforms Rubel BikeMaps Phone: 866-573-2426 Phone: 877-662-3680 Product: Bicycling Street Smarts; Maps Website: www.zensah.com Website: www.mocean.net Phone: 617-776-6567

Website: www.bikemaps.com Zimbabwe American Tours Montague Bikes Product: B&B and Tours in Zimbabwe Product: Folding Bikes Rudy Project Phone: 206-550-7769 Phone: 800-736-5348 x 23 Product: Helmets, Sunglasses Website: www.zimamericantours.com Website: www.montagueusa.com Phone: 888-860-7597

Website: www.rudyprojectusa.com Zoic Clothing / Zoot Sports National Institute for Occupational Safety Product: Cycling Apparel and Health Signal Measurement Co. Phone: 800-241-9327 Product: Occupational Safety & Health Product: GPS Mounts Website: www.zoic.com or www.zootsports.com Phone: 513-533-8290 Phone: 800-527-1079 Website: www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html Website: www.smc-corp.com

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 1 29 30 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2006 IPMBA Members Earn National Recognitions Member News Bicycle Achievement Award of the Year HS Live Award for Innovation and Improvement gt. Adam Bernhardt was presented with the 2005 Bicycle n 13 December 2005, the members of the London S Achievement Award of the Year at the Bicycle Industry Awards O Ambulance Service Cycle Response Unit received one Dinner on 22 October 2005 at Sydney Olympic Park. The dinner was of the prestigious 2005 Health and Social Care Awards. part of the three-day Festival of Cycling. The dinner was hosted by the There are sixteen awards, whose winners were selected from Cycling Promotion Fund and attended by bicycle advocacy groups, more than 2000 entrants. Each winner receives £15,000 to retailers, and manufacturers. Supt. David Hudson, Corporate Sponsor spend on sharing their innovation and ideas with others in for Bicycle Policing, said the award was a recognition of the time and the health and social care fields. effort Bernhardt had committed to ensuring that NSW Bicycle Police Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt said, “The annual Health were among the best trained in the world. and Social Care Awards is an opportunity for individuals Rosemary Speidal, Program Director for the CPF, remarked that police and teams to bicycle patrols have seen a phenomenal resurgence around the world have their because of their increased effectiveness in highly populated areas. innovation and Festival-goers were treated to a first-hand example of just how excellent care effective bike officers can be. When a rider’s bicycle was stolen during recognized and a rest stop, the bike officers were able to respond quickly despite the rewarded. traffic restrictions, and the offenders were apprehended. Chief There are more Executive Officer of than two Bicycle NSW, Alex million health

Unwin, offered his and social care Photo courtesy Tom Lynch congratulations, saying, workers in Members of the LAS Cycle Response Unit are always “not only was this a job England, and ready to ride. well-done, but it more than two demonstrates that bicycles and a half million people who rely on their dedication and are an extremely useful, expertise every day. These awards are a recognition of that cost-effective, and highly dedication and expertise, and a tribute to the high standards Photo courtesy Adam Bernhardt Bernhardt Adam courtesy Photo NSW Police Bicycle Patrol Steering Committee efficient tool for policing of innovative care which are at the core of the daily business members with Olympic Bronze Medalist and in the modern urban of health and social care workers.” two-time Tour de France rider Bradley McGee. community.” The London Ambulance Service Cycle Response Team, Congratulations are also due to IPMBA member Brett Barnes, who founded by IPMBA member and instructor Tom Lynch, was placed third in the first round of the national Mountain Cross race awarded the NHS Live Award for Innovation and series, held as part of the inauguration of Sydney Olympic Park’s Improvement. Congratulations to all the hard-working and Mountain Bike Track. dedicated members of the team.

News from the UK Nigel Tottie is taking a holiday from writing the News from the UK column. He will return in the Spring 2006 issue. he Fourth Annual 999 Emergency Services Cycling Seminar will be held on 15-16 July 2006, at the National Oceanography Centre in T Southampton. Delegates will arrive on Friday evening in anticipation of a full day of information sessions, workshops, and on-bike practise on Saturday. Attendees will join the mayor of Southampton for a banquet that evening. Sunday will feature a bike ride and additional workshops, concluding at approximately 1300 hrs. This is a new venue for the event, so details are still being finalised. Please contact Insp. Steve Baxter at [email protected] for more information or to be placed on the mailing list. IPMBA President Monte May Steps Down PMBA President Monte May has President in 2004. Among his good conscience, take up a space on the board announced his resignation from the Board accomplishments were formalizing the that another member more active in bike I of Directors. Jim Bowell, currently structure of the Industry Relations Committee, patrols could be filling. I have enjoyed serving as Vice President, has been named spearheading the Annual IPMBA Product working with each of you and I look forward President for the remainder of the term, which Guide, authoring the Intermediate Police to seeing everyone at the Conference this ends in May. The responsibilities of Vice Cyclist Course, now known as the Public spring.” President will be assumed by Secretary Loren Safety Cyclist II Course, and setting IPMBA Monte will continue to be active in the Ryerson. The seat on the board will remain on the path towards developing a strategic organization as an IPMBA Instructor and empty until regular elections are held at the plan. Instructor Trainer. The board and staff join Annual Conference in May. In announcing his resignation, Monte stated, with the membership in wishing him the best Monte was elected to the Board in 2001. He “with my promotion, my life has gotten farther of luck in his role as sergeant. served as Industry Liaison before being elected and farther away from bike patrol. I cannot, in IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 1 31 Member News Rochester Police Department Rides to End Juvenile Diabetes

by Aaron Colletti, IPMBA Member Why participate in a benefit ride for the little easier for children today than in years Rochester Police Department (NY) JDRF? Sergeant John Vail of the RPD past. But taking insulin is not a cure for writes: “On June 21, 2004, my then five- diabetes – it is merely life support. With On Saturday, June 24, 2006, a team of year old son, Joey, was diagnosed with enough money and research this disease police officers from the Rochester Juvenile (Type 1) diabetes. His pancreas has a great chance of being cured in Joey’s Police Department no longer produces insulin and he must lifetime.” (RPD) will ride a wear a pump that continually supplies his If you would like to help support the Century (100 body with insulin. I want nothing more Rochester Police Department as they ride miles) through than to see my son live a normal life free for a cure please log onto Carmel from finger pricks, diets, insulin injections www.rpdridetocure.com. Valley Wine County in a benefit ride for and the strict lifestyle associated with Type

the Juvenile Diabetes Research 1 Diabetes. The progress, technology and Foundation (JDRF). Aaron can be reached at research that JDRF has funded over the [email protected]. years have made living with this disease a

Bicycling Pedals On A number of IPMBA members have recently contacted the office because they have not been receiving their subscription to Bicycling magazine. They frequently ask if Bicycling is still one of the benefits of IPMBA membership. The answer is “yes” if you live in the U.S. or Canada. Each month, IPMBA transmits three lists to Rodale Press – new members, renewed members, and current members who have changed their addresses. This information is imported into Rodale’s subscriber database. Like most data that gets transmitted electronically, some gets lost along the way. The result is that an IPMBA member’s subscription either stops or never gets started. If you experience problems with your subscription, please email the IPMBA office at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your current address, member number, and expiration date. Your name will be submitted to IPMBA’s dedicated customer service representative at Rodale. You will be notified within a week as to when you can expect your subscription to start. A final note about address changes: to ensure that your address change goes through quickly and accurately, contact Rodale Subscriber Services directly at [email protected] or 800-666-2806 and reference your subscriber number, which begins with BKE and appears on the Bicycling magazine mailing label, just above Instructors Showed their IPMBA Stuff in 2005 t was yet another excellent year for bike training! IPMBA Instructors around the globe did their part to ensure that the best, most complete training for public safety cyclists reached as broad an audience as possible. I According to course records submitted by more than 200 lead instructors, IPMBA instructors conducted just over 300 classes throughout 2005, training more than 2700 police, EMS, and security personnel on bikes. Instructors achieved the goal set back in January 2005 by increasing the percentage of students who apply for certification from about 25% to slightly more than 30%. Congratulations…can we go for 40% in 2006?? ———————— Notable Facts & Figures ———————— Most classes taught: 8 (Tony Valdes, John Washington); 6 (Jamie Cheatem); 5 (Don Erb, Al Simpson) Most students taught: 103 (Tony Valdes); 70 (Don Erb); 69 (Craig Wainman) Most students who applied IPMBA membership & certification: 32 (Jamie Cheatem); 22 (Bob Hatcher, John Washington); 18 (Aaron Lauth) IPMBA membership & certification applied for by 100% of students: Neil Blackington, Daniel Bowen, Jeffrey Brown, Jamie Bullens, Jamie Cheatem, James Cheatham, Jeffrey Christian, Jason T. Clark, Keith Cox, Michael Creel, Malia Daniels, John Deering, Brad Denkinger, Steve Denny, Jesus Garcia, Patrick Gipson, Mike Hudspeth, James Iacarino, John Koelsch, Aaron Lauth, Bobby Lee, Jonathan Ley, Jess Leyba, Carl Lunsford, Ian MacAyeal, Kevin Manz, Michael Mefford, Jeffrey Natysyn, Wren Nealy, Jr., Roger Nelms, Gregory Oly, Derek O’Neill, Todd Prevost, Bryan Roman, Eric Struss, Joyce Walden, Alison Wilson. IPMBA membership & certification applied for by 50-99% of students: Nelson Abarzua, Jeff Bergeron, Bryan Boren, George Bowman, David Brook, Michael Clymer, Terry Ferguson, David Gerber, Artie Gonzales, Thomas Harris, Robert Hatcher, Joseph Kowis, Paxton Lively, Kenneth Petereit, Gary Lee Raulerson, Joseph Regan, Adrian Sargent, Stephen Schuyler, Samuel Shumate, Aaron Thomas, Gary Webb, Christian Wheeler. Get Certified! 32 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2006 Getting “Territorial” Member News St. Croix Bike Medics Seek IPMBA Training IPMBA BOARD by John F. Washington, Jr., Henry, who also serves as the Bio-Terrorism PRESIDENT PCI #461T & EMSCI #037T Coordinator, discovered EMS cycling from University of Pennsylvania Police (PA) Jim Bowell (’08) the internet and contacted various IPMBA Troy FD rom May 12-15, 2005, IPMBA instructors to see if they were conducting any 19 E Race Street Instructors John Russell, EMSCI #093 classes. They flew up for the May class, and Troy OH 45373 F and I had the opportunity to teach a completed the sessions using borrowed 937-335-5678 rather interesting IPMBA program. It was bicycles from the instructors. The goal is to [email protected] an integrated “Police Cyclist” and “EMS take the training back to St. Croix, an island VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Cyclist” program, with a total of fifteen of 28 square miles with a population of Loren Ryerson (’07) students. But the fact that it was a combined 55,000 and promote it to the Fire Chiefs Aspen PD class was not the only thing that made it Association of the three islands. We hope to 506 E Main St Ste 102 interesting! travel to St. Croix prior to the 2006 hurricane Aspen CO 81611 season to conduct training for additional 970-920-5404 [email protected] EMS and Police personnel. CONFERENCE COORDINATOR The “international” aspect of the training Jeff Brown (’08) prompted us to treat our guests to some Dayton PD hospitality at the local volunteer fire station’s 335 W Third St social hall. The hospitality was returned Dayton OH 45402 when multiple mini-bottles of the St. Croix 937-333-1108 drink of choice were provided to all of the [email protected] course participants. Ironman Glove TREASURER representative Bill Paine also attended one of Kurt Feavel (’07) the training days and provided the UW Madison PD participants with their new line of police 1429 Monroe St gloves. Overall, the “instruction” during the Madison WI 53711 Joseph Vincent after performing the size four days extended well beyond the 608-262-4520 and fit exercise prepares to ride for the first [email protected] time. classroom! EDUCATION DIRECTOR Included in the group were the first six Ed.’s Note: IPMBA Instructor Rick Troy of Donald Reed (’08) Pennsylvania State Troopers from the the University of Pittsburgh Police traveled Denver PD Skippack and Media Barracks to attend an to the USVI in November 1999 to train 1331 N Cherokee St IPMBA class as well as some municipal members of the USVI Housing Police on St. Denver CO 80204 Thomas. He was scheduled to train on St. 303-475-4292 police officers from Bristol Borough, [email protected] Penn. On the EMS side were personnel from Croix but Hurricane Lenny put an end to that the Bucks County Rescue Squad and, adding plan! The following year, IPMBA INDUSTRY LIAISON an (almost) international flair were two EMS Instructors Scott Hickey and Dominic Gary McLaughlin (’06) Sacramento PD providers from St. Croix, US Virgin Angiolillo were invited to St. Croix, where they trained 17 members of USVI Police 2700 Front Street Islands. This is the second opportunity that Sacramento CA 95818 we have had to conduct an IPMBA class from St. Croix and St. John. IPMBA hopes that John Washington and John Russell will 916-264-8290 with guests from beyond the US borders [email protected] attending – the first being in 2003, when too have a chance to “work in paradise,” as EMS COORDINATOR Niagara EMS, based in St. Catharines, Scott Hickey described his experience in the Fall 2001 issue of IPMBA News. Neil Blackington (’07) Ontario, Canada, sent two EMS providers to Boston EMS a class taught in Bristol, Bucks County, PA. John joined the University of Pennsylvania Police 767 Albany Street Department in 1988. He has been assigned to the Representing the USVI Department of Boston MA 02118 bike patrol since its inception in March 1991. He 617-343-2367 Health, Rescue Technicians Jason J. Henry has trained some 700 police, security, and EMS [email protected] and Joseph Vincent became the first bike personnel from 75 agencies in the United certified IPMBA EMS Cyclists on the island States, Argentina, Australia, and Canada and MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR of St. Croix. Following the hopes to add certain US Territories to that list. He Chris Davala (’08) earned the status of IPMBA Instructor Trainer at Maryland State Police devastating Hurricane Hugo in 1989, the 2765 N Salisbury Blvd DOH has looked at ways to provide better the 2005 IPMBA Conference in Scottsdale. He can be reached at [email protected]. Salisbury MD 21811 preparedness and medical response to the 410-641-3101 three islands that make up the USVI – St. [email protected] Croix, St. John and St. Thomas. Jason

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 1 33 Cover Story Overcoming Burnout, cont.

(Continued from page 1) weaponry that isn’t usually issued to them The commander’s focus should be on the force, depending on the above factors, in standard operations. Following these finding the optimal way of matching the its onset can be sooner or later. Methods training sessions, unit morale was notably overall commitment of the unit’s officers for overcoming burnout can be divided into higher. with the baseline responsibilities the unit maintaining officer excitement and “Crystallizing” the Unit Outside of will have to shoulder. managing the problem. Operational Deployment Assigning Appropriate Workloads Maintaining Officer Excitement In addition to “on the job” motivation- A unit’s monthly schedule basically writes The greater a unit’s excitement level, the enhancing experiences, introducing after- itself once the commander has compared more slowly burnout takes effect. A hours events designed to “crystallize” the unit responsibilities with officer commander should attempt to maintain unit can also be effective. These can take commitment. Some officers will be able to interest levels through providing varied and the form of sports contests against other participate in weekly shifts and still be challenging operational assignments, units or weekend events like cookouts and available for special activities. Other organizing stimulating training and parties that include spouses and families. officers are only willing to provide a once enrichment, and working to “crystallize” However, it is important to find the proper monthly commitment. the unit outside of operational missions. balance of these “crystallizing” activities. Removing Non-Performing Officers While they can raise morale for some Interesting and Varied Operational In some situations, it is best to counsel officers, for others, participating in a non- Assignments officers out of the unit, if their maximum operational barbeque comes at the expense Commanders should attempt to assign commitment falls below your unit’s of showing up for an emergency scramble. officers to a variety of different missions minimum needs. A small number of within the standard unit repertoire as well Managing Burnout squared-away officers is preferable to a as develop new activities for the unit. While the above techniques are useful in larger cohort that frequently lets you down. Some interesting operational variations generating the maximum unit motivation On the other hand, a commander is always within a bicycle unit might include and cohesion, the bottom line is that hesitant to lose manpower. One way to undercover work in civilian clothes or other overcoming burnout is a losing battle. The reconcile this dilemma is to maintain a list enjoyable work that involves a lot of nature of the work is such that eventually of bicycle-trained officers in other units positive civilian contact, like crowd control every officer will either be promoted, who can be called up in the event of a during parades. In addition, commanders switch to another unit, retire or quit. It is manpower shortage. should always be thinking about how to important to slow the process down as Drafting New Recruits push the envelope of what the unit can do. much as possible but a unit commander Finally, the best way to fight burnout is to I am always trying to envision new uses for must also know how to manage the create a constant pipeline feeding fresh the bike patrol in the war against terror. problem through assessing responsibilities, recruits into the unit. New faces are Most of my officers joined the unit for the evaluating officer potential, assigning naturally resistant to exhaustion and can express purpose of contributing to this officers with appropriate workloads, replace manpower that is lost to attrition. cause. They feel even more committed to removing non-performing officers and Recruits can come from both within the their mission when the connection between drafting new recruits. police force and from the civilian their work and combating terrorists Assessing Responsibilities population and appropriate means exist to becomes more innovative and pronounced. In coordination with a superior officer, the attract high-quality candidates from both Training and Enrichment unit commander must determine the sectors. These include flyers, information This can be done by providing the unit with baseline requirements that his/her unit is booths, internet discussion groups and continuing education through articles, responsible for providing, both in terms of more. videos and stories about policing in general the number of routine security patrols a Conclusion and bicycle policing in particular. IPMBA month as well as the number of officers per While burnout and attrition are unavoidable has been an especially good source but patrol. In addition, a commander needs problems that every commander must deal many internet sites and mailing lists offer take into account the average number of with, there are ways to slow its progress voluminous and useful resources. Another exceptional activities and emergency and limit its damage. However, way of engaging your officers is to scramble operations that are likely to arise commanders must be realistic in their challenge them with monthly quizzes and each month. assessments of each unit member’s physical contests. Evaluating Officer Potential capabilities, understand how to manage the Commanders should also be thinking about Once the commander understands the scope problem and ensure a constant flow of new how to provide interesting and unusual of activities the unit must conduct, he/she recruits to breath fresh life into the unit. training experiences, and bike unit should examine the performance of the Samuel Schwartz is the commander of the members should be invited to offer unit’s officers. This includes analyzing Ra’anana Civil Guard (Auxiliary Police) suggestions. Over the past few years, I performance data from a significant period Bicycle Patrol Unit in Ra’anana, Israel. have been able to provide my unit with of time (minimum of 3-6 months) as well He can be reached at firearms instruction from a trainer of some as interviewing the officers directly. With [email protected]. of the country’s top anti-terror units. In this information, a commander can estimate addition, during some sessions, my officers fairly well the kind of commitment that were allowed to train on higher tech each unit member is capable of making. 34 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2006 Pushing Paper: Instructor Corner On Doing it Right the First Time by Ron Burkitt, PCI #488 Save Paper and Postage: In an attempt to reduce IPMBA Board Hilliard Police Department (OH) paperwork, IPMBA now has a waiver that you pass Education Committee Member around the room, and all students sign on the same Openings his job stinks! We all got into this profession piece of paper. If you are still having students sign for similar reasons: help people, save lives, individual waivers, email [email protected] to Announcement T catch bad guys, drive fast, etc. Then along request this customizable waiver. Also, most came the paperwork and the supervisors who photocopiers have what’s called a combine/series wanted it done right the first time. My sergeant mode, which enables you to copy up to four pages Two seats on the IPMBA Board used to say, “If you don’t have time to do it right the onto a single sheet of paper. This is a great way to of Directors will be up for first time, when will you find the time to do it over copy your evaluations and waivers. If your machine again?” isn’t quite that high-tech, chances are that it can at election/re-election at the 2006 least duplex, that is, copy single-to-double-sided. IPMBA Conference in Dayton, We all started riding for similar reasons: get in Check with your departmental copier guru to find shape, stay in shape, sneak up on the bad guys, so Ohio. This is the official notice out how to use this function. This will help save we could wear shorts, etc. Then we became for those who may be interested you the cost of both paper and postage. instructors and along came the paperwork, and in serving on the IPMBA IPMBA wants it done right before you submit it, or Postcard: You’ll receive a postcard shortly after Board. else! Or else we’ll put this article into the your submission to acknowledge its receipt. In my newsletter. You’d be amazed at how many eyes case, and many others, there will be a request for the In order to be eligible to serve look over the paperwork you submit and how many paperwork you forgot. Please send those forms on the Board of Directors, you different purposes the paperwork serves. We know back within two weeks and attach the postcard so must hold current, active it won’t always be perfect; my latest submission the paperwork will go to the correct Course Record. certification as an IPMBA PCI certainly wasn’t. However, there are a number of If you are faxing the missing paperwork, just fax a or EMSCI. recurring issues with class paperwork that we’d like copy of the postcard along with it. According to the IPMBA By- to try to resolve. As a member of the Education Random Reminders: Committee, I am tasked with reviewing all course Laws, Article 111, Section 5: records, especially evaluations and incident report Make sure that all students who complete your Board Candidate, any qualified classes fill out an evaluation, not just the ones forms. I summarize the course information and then member can become a send the summaries to the Education Director and who pass the test. candidate for the Board of the IPMBA office for examination and filing. The Submit your paperwork within two weeks of the IPMBA office uses the coursework to track end of your class. Directors by: instructors’ active status, maintain a database of all a. Submitting a letter of interest students trained, and invite successful graduates to Only submit membership & certification to the Executive Director after become members. applications on behalf of your students if payment is also enclosed. the official notice and no later In an effort to make all of our jobs easier, we’d like Keep two full sets of coursework, one for you and than 45 days prior to the first to bring to your attention, en masse, some of the day of the Annual IPMBA more common problems. one for your department. It does not matter whether you submit the original or the copy to Conference (last day to submit Student-Teacher Ratio: The student-teacher ratio IPMBA. letter and resume will be March is no more than ten students per “Certified IPMBA Send only the course record and roster, 22, 2006). Instructor.” Even if you use a “Certified IPMBA evaluations, waivers, and incident report forms. Member” as a helper, you still need to have one b. A resume must accompany Do not send query sheets or test sheets, written or certified IPMBA Instructor for every ten students. the letter of interest. If the practical. If your department is pressuring you to exceed that resume is not submitted, the limit, please contact Education Director Corky Reed List all students on the roster, even those who did candidate’s name will be at [email protected], and he can help you. If not finish (DNF) or failed. deleted from the list of potential you encounter any problems prior to a class starting, IPMBA is YOUR Organization he may be able to help you find a co-instructor, or candidates. can advise you how to avoid making a bad IPMBA continues to be a great organization because If you are interested in serving submission. He may even be able to help if your co- of fine instructors like yourselves, who started out as on the IPMBA Board, you may instructor drops out just before a class starts. fine bike officers and medics. Our organization exists to serve its members through the Board of submit your letter of interest Course Forms: In regards to paperwork, every Directors and its Instructor Cadre. If we become and resume to the Executive instructor should have an IPMBA CD with a “Why stagnant or lose our members, we cease to exist. Director at any time before IPMBA” PowerPoint presentation and all of the Therefore, we ask that you use the “Why IPMBA” IPMBA forms, which are designed to be filled out March 22, 2006. Mail your presentation, the video, and your own experiences to letter of interest and resume to on your computer. Please use those forms rather persuade students to join YOUR organization. than departmental forms for your submissions. Fill Where would we be if we didn’t strive to do better IPMBA, 583 Frederick Rd., each form out completely, especially instructor in our training, riding, recruiting, and even our Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD names/numbers, student contact information, and paperwork? 21228 or e-mail it to written and on-bike test scores. And if you choose to fill the forms out by hand, please write legibly! If See you in Dayton! [email protected]. You will you don’t have the forms, request them via email to be expected to address the [email protected]. board during its pre-conference IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 1 meeting on Tuesday, May35 9, 2006.

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