Product Guide

Winter 2008

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IPMBA: Promoting and Advocating Education and Organization for Public Safety Bicyclists. Vol. 17, No. 1

Keeping You Up To Speed Cops on Bikes Snare by Maureen Becker Executive Director Seat Belt Scofflaws he IPMBA Winter Product Guide is a harbinger of spring. Its arrival is a by Mitch Hotts reminder of the importance of preparing for the busiest months of the year Macomb Daily Staff Writer Macomb, Michigan T for public safety cycling – spring through fall. Each year the guide has a specific focus, and this year is no exception. As IPMBA members around the linton Township police are taking a th country make their plans to attend the 18 Annual IPMBA Conference in novel approach to cracking down on seat Indianapolis, they start thinking about the best way to travel to the conference. belt violators with a bicycle officer Often, the decision is made to drive, primarily because of the need to transport a C checking motorists stopped at traffic lights at bicycle and other necessary equipment for both bike and rider. The most crowded intersections. practical way to transport a bike to the conference on a car is to use a rack. The plan for this issue of IPMBA News was to test and review several racks, but it Law enforcers Wednesday ticketed 41 drivers proved difficult to convince various rack manufacturers that it was a good idea to for failing to have their seat belts fastened allow their racks to be subjected to what author during a 3-hour directed enforcement on John Brandt terms the “exuberant” driving of Garfield at M-59 (Hall Road) during the emergency response personnel. Fortunately, afternoon rush hour. John provided an excellent overview of the “They’re just stunned to see me riding up and various rack types, and Bob Hatcher put one looking in their cars,” said officer Mark Krutell. popular rack to the test, and it passed with flying In effect since this past spring, Clinton colors. Township police target a specific high-profile Speaking of “exuberant” driving, the race is on intersection and wait for the cars to line up for a in Indianapolis to finalize all the logistics for the red light. One officer sits in a patrol car a ways th 18 Annual IPMBA Conference. Although off, while a second officer mans a mountain there are numerous reasons to attend the bicycle and goes trolling for violators. conference, ranging from the eight pre- conference courses to the more than 50 workshops to the exhibit hall to the (Continued on page 20) obstacle course competition, here’s one more: a chance to pedal around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway racetrack! Barring any unforeseen circumstances, like a change in the IMS practice inside schedule, riders on the See you at the Speedway! Bike Tour will be invited to do a lap around the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). On Saturday, Board List...... 27 April 26, 2008, the ride will depart from the Crowne Plaza and travel about five Instructor Corner ...... 26-27 miles to the IMS. Riders will enter the tunnel and emerge onto the track. They IPMBA Corporate Members...... 18 will travel the 2.5 mile distance at speeds considerably slower than the average Issue Focus: Product Guide ...... 5-18 racing speed of more than 200 miles per hour. The track, unchanged since 1909, Cannondale L.E. Carbon...... 10 Dero Track Rack ...... 9 has four distinct turns and straightaways. The front and back straightaways are th Fuji Bicycles ...... 9 5/8 of a mile each, with the “short chute” straightaways between Turns 1 and 2 Report from Interbike ...... 11 and Turns 3 and 4 at 1/8th of a mile each. Each of the four turns is one-quarter of Report from International a mile long and is banked at exactly 9 degrees, 12 minutes. Although IPMBA Cycle Show ...... 10 members won’t feel it, the G-force experienced by drivers as they negotiate these Supplier Listing ...... 13-14 turns for 200 laps is comparable to the force with which the space shuttle leaves Swagman XC Bike Rack ...... 5 the launching pad! Vehicle-Mounted Racks ...... 5 Member News ...... 22-26 Don’t pass up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride on one of the most News from the UK ...... 21-22 famous – and historic – automobile racetracks in the world! Register by fax, th President’s Column ...... 2 mail, or website, but whatever you do, register today for the 18 Annual IPMBA Product Purchase Program ...... 15-18 Conference, April 19-26, 2008, in Indianapolis, Indiana! IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 17, NO. 1 1

President’s Column It’s That Time of Year Again ... t’s that time of the year...time for the 2008 unit. Ron and Lowell – make the most of your retirement product guide edition of the IPMBA News. and go out for some long rides. I In this edition you will find reviews of new Many of you have seen the new Complete Guide to and improved items for public safety cycling. Public Safety Cycling, and we appreciate the many Winter is a great time to admire all the great positive comments we have received. As this is going to “eye candy” and try to figure out a way to talk print, the instructor materials are being finalized to ensure your other half into letting you buy “just one that our instructors have access to the finest teaching more thing” for your bike. Remember – after you finally materials available. With the help of Jones and Bartlett get permission, let them know that you still love them. Publishers, these teaching materials, known as the ITK Well, at least that worked when I first got married. After (Instructor Tool Kit), will come with standardized almost twenty-five years, she just looks at me and says PowerPoint slides for those who have adopted the high- “yeah, right”. tech approach to teaching. A release date has not yet On behalf of the board, staff, and members of IPMBA, I been set, so stay tuned! would like to congratulate two long-time IPMBA Remember to register early for the upcoming IPMBA members. In December 2007, Lowell Petersen, PCI conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. The dates are April #057, retired from the Omaha Police Department. Lowell 19-26 – pre-conference from April 19-23 and the joined the Omaha PD Bike Unit in 1992 and graduated conference from April 24-26. The program is filled with from the first-ever Police Cyclist Course, held April 1993, new and exciting educational sessions and lots of in Fort Lauderdale. He became an instructor the next opportunities for networking. The post-competition party year. He attended and instructed at many conferences, and awards ceremony will be held at the world-famous and earned more than one prize in the annual competition. Slippery Noodle, home to some of the best blues music in On January 31, Ron Gorski, PCI #223, retired from the the Midwest. Scottsdale Police Department after 24 years of service, Until then, enjoy this glimpse at new products both at including 15 on the bike unit. Ron was a big reason why home and abroad. I look forward to seeing you at the the 2005 IPMBA conference was held in Scottsdale. And conference. after spending some time in Scottsdale, I can tell you that Ron should be mayor of that town. It seemed like every business owner knew him and had nothing but positive things to say about both Ron and the Scottsdale PD bike Jim Bowell

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IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 17, NO. 1 3 Instructor Corner

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6th Annual Product Guide

elcome to the sixth annual IPMBA Product Guide! This guide contains information on various W types of racks available for transporting bicycles on motor vehicles. The consensus seems to be that if budget permits, the hitch-mount rack is the best choice for public safety cyclists. Unconvinced? Read on! It also offers a solution to property room and fleet storage woes and reports from the biggest bike industry trade shows in the U.S. and the U.K. Many thanks to the authors and product testers for making this issue of IPMBA News interesting and informative. Pages 5-18.

Vehicle-Mounted Bike Racks for Public Swagman XC Bike Rack Safety Cyclists Passes the Test by John Brandt, PCI # 204/EMSCI #055 by Bob Hatcher, PCI #629/EMSCI #103 University of Maryland College Park Police Department Columbus (OH) Police Department IPMBA Industry Relations Committee t some point, every public safety cyclist is faced with the need to take their bike somewhere that requires transporting it by car. hen I was selected for bike patrol in 2000, I When that time comes, there are generally three options: break the traveled to the Dayton PD’s bike school Abike down and stuff it in the back seat or trunk, switch to a truck and throw W with a fellow officer. Dayton is about an the bike in the bed, or buy a bike rack for your car. In most cases, assigned hour’s drive, so we hauled the bikes on the back of a departmental vehicles are already full of gear, so jamming the bike in the cruiser. The members of our bike patrol provided us back seat or the trunk isn’t an option and getting a truck is out of the with a hitch-mounted rack with two bars from which question. That leaves buying a rack for your car, a seemingly simple task the bikes hung. It looked like it came from found that presents hundreds of options. Your choice should be based on property and had been welded to the hitch by our performance needs, but budget, appearance, convenience, and durability Public Works will all be factors. The following is a discussion of various types of Department. Police officers bicycle racks. Between my agency and my personal use I’ve owned or School started at 0800 operated virtually every type of rack. Believe me, a little knowledge can hours so we left at don’t always save you from making a poor choice and may help you to justify the cost of around 0600 to ensure a rack that will best serve your unit or agency. that we would arrive on drive in same The following analysis will explore the types of racks, their advantages and time. We had little disadvantages, limitations, mounting systems, capacity, trunk access, experience using bike manner as the possible damage to the vehicles, and cost. racks, so we weren’t aware that as we drove TYPES OF BICYCLE RACKS general public on the Interstate, the There are four basic types of bicycle racks with some slight variations of bikes would swing back and forth. About a half style within the types: hour into the trip, I looked back and saw one of our • Roof-mounted (front wheel on or off) bikes hanging from only one of the bars. Since it • Trunk lid/bumper-mounted was about to go tumbling onto the road, we pulled • Hitch-mounted (bike supported from underneath or hung from above) over to save the trusty steed. Once the bike was re- • Specialty racks (SUV interiors, truck beds, spare tire mounts, etc.) secured to the rack, we knew we needed to find a Roof Racks way to prevent it from swaying. As luck would have This article will not address roof racks because they are not commonly it, I found a bungee cord lying on the ground where used for public safety cycling. Although they can be among the strongest we stopped, which was just what we needed to avoid and most secure of racks, they interfere with the mounting and visibility of disaster. We were able to complete our trip without roof-mounted emergency gear and require overhead lifting of the bikes. the loss of either of the bikes. That’s fine for an 18-25 lb. personal bike, but not particularly reasonable After being on bike patrol for a few years, I for fully equipped public safety cycles that often weigh 40-60 pounds, fully embarked on a quest to find a more effective bike loaded. rack. The new rack would also be a hitch mount so Trunk-Lid/Bumper Racks we could try and prevent both security issues and The second type of rack, and the most commonly used public safety bike damage to cruisers, which are more common with rack, is the trunk mounted rack or trunk-lid/bumper combination rack. trunk-mounted racks. I found a rack that only had These are generally the least expensive racks on the market, although the one bar to hang the bike, which enabled it to nicest ones, like the Saris Bones, certainly aren’t cheap. There are many accommodate smaller framed bikes. The clamps for the bike rotated on the rack so the bike could be set (Continued on page 7) (Continued on page 6)

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 17, NO. 1 5 Swagman Rack Bike Rack Caveats eventsProduct Guide • Bikes left on racks can be stolen or vandalized. • (Continued from page 5) use, I found myself constantly looking back to Unlocked bike racks can be level. Unfortunately, the weight of the patrol check its stability. I was pleased to note that the stolen from unattended bikes caused them to rotate on the rack as you bike seemed securely mounted to the rack, with vehicles. drove. It is an interesting sight to look back and only a slight amount of movement due to play • Bikes that are hung on bike see your bike pointing straight up in the air. in the hitch and receiver. The first time I drove racks can swing like That rack clearly wasn’t going to work. on a highway at a speed “slightly” greater than pendulums and damage the On a mission to try and find a the speed limit, the bike and bikes and/or vehicles. rack that would hold a bike rack did much better than with • Nylon attachment straps will securely, I began looking into previous hanging style rack. I ALWAYS stretch when the style in which the bike crossed several uneven railroad stressed and will not wheels sit in hoops or a tray. tracks and executed high speed necessarily stay attached when The first place I looked was turns with this rack, and the cars are driven hard. the Product Purchase Program rack and bike stayed together. • Loose nylon straps will flap (PPP), where I found The XC is set up to handle two and become frayed, so they Swagman Racks. My local bikes. The bikes can be loaded must be tied down. shop carried Swagman so I staggered so they don’t touch • Depending on the mounting was able to check out the each other. Once they are method and number of bikes, quality before I bought. The locked down, they don’t move some tail/brake lights or other Cross Country (XC) caught my Bob Hatcher courtesy Photo or sway like they do with the signals may be partially or attention and I spoke with Debbie at Swagman, hanging style rack, so way they will not damage completely blocked. who agreed that the XC would be a good choice each other. • Foam padding will eventually for patrol duty. In the end, I was able to get the I’ve only found two issues with this rack. As deteriorate; it can often be PPP price by buying the rack from a local shop. mentioned earlier, the knobs that secure the covered or replaced with That made it win/win/win for Swagman, the hoops can be difficult to tighten, however, once handlebar tape or something local shop, and me! they are tightened as tight as I can get them, the similar. Straps will also The rack was easy to assemble, and I was able weight of the bikes keeps them from moving. I deteriorate and need to be to attach it to the cruiser to make the final also noticed that after some use, the frame hook replaced in time. adjustments. The bike wheels sit in hoops that can stick, making it difficult to release the grip • The more bikes there are on a are adjustable for different wheel bases. The on the bike. Like with most moving parts, a rack, the greater the stress on knobs that secure the hoops can be difficult to little bit of lube, applied to the post, did the the rack and mounting system tighten down but the weight of the bike helps trick. when you drive priority. lock the hoops in place. The bike is secured to Overall, the performance and the price of this Racks can loosen, break, and/ the rack with a frame hook that provides rack are great. After our Product Purchase or detach. If you drive like downward pressure on the top tube of the bike. Program discount, the XC was about $150. It you’re in the Baja 1000, Since the cables are mounted to the top of the comes with either a 2” or 1 ¼” hitch and nothing will keep a bike on top tube, I positioned the bike so the hook was Swagman offers an adapter to convert the 1 ¼” your car. over the cable mounts to prevent damage to the into a 2”. They are coming out with a new rack • 2” hitch receivers are far frame or paint job. Other than the frame hook, very similar to the XC; however, it will have a superior to 1.25” receivers. there are no other straps or tie downs required. better adjustment for the wheel hoops and will They’re thicker and stronger One of the problems I’ve noticed with other be a bit more durable. The price will be slightly and the racks that insert in racks is the amount of time that it takes to higher but the lower price XC will still be them are thicker, stronger, and mount the bike onto the rack. In some cases available for purchase. For more information, heavier. you have to attach bungee cords or screw down visit www.swagman.net. To order at the PPP • If all you’re going to use the a plate. I’ve even seen an agency put a big price, contact Debbie at 800-469-7924 or hitch for is carrying a bike cable around the bike, and then lock part of the [email protected]. rack, you can save money by cable in the trunk of the car. The XC only takes Robert Hatcher currently works for the Delaware not having the electrical a couple of seconds to drop the bike in the (OH) PD and serves as their bike patrol connections for trailer tail/ hoops and press down on the frame hook. Since coordinator. He is a Police and EMS Cyclist brake lights installed. seconds can count, I thought this was a great Instructor as well a League Cycling Instructor. For • Racks that don’t fold up can feature. the past two years as a member of the IPMBA Industry Relations Committee he has volunteered to protrude from your car and can Police officers don’t always drive in same update the IPMBA Product Purchase Program and get damaged when you back manner as the general public. In addition, our solicit donations for the IPMBA Silent Auction. He up too close to something or bikes are loaded down with a “bit” more gear. can be reached at [email protected]. the protruding arms can snag All bike racks are designed with the general passing pedestrians when public in mind and so they are tested to their you’re parked. -John Brandt specifications. As I set out with the new rack in 6 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2008 Vehicle-Mounted Bike Racks Product Guide events (Continued from page 5) can’t keep trunk/bumper mounted racks frame. The basic rule is that styles, some of which are very adjustable, from moving. If you run priority, it just the bigger the receiver (hitch mount), the fitting many different vehicles. These gets worse, and this applies to all heavier the gauge of metal used in the racks usually mount either completely on vehicles. If the rack somehow loosens rack, and the stronger the rack. A 2” the trunk-lid of the car or rest their bottom during a priority run or a vehicle chase, receiver will be a great deal stronger than legs on the bumper and their top legs on the rack can slide back and forth a great a 1.25” receiver. Strong is good – the trunk-lid. They are held in place by 4- deal and leave your trunk lid or tailgate remember, we need to drive our cars more 6 nylons straps that run from the rack to looking like a vandal got to it with a radically than normal people, so we want various places on your car, like the trunk screwdriver. If a rack strap or two pops a strong mount as well as a strong rack. lid lip, the bumper, and parts under the loose, you have a 50-80 pound (total) Hitch-mounted racks have huge body or bumper. The racks have arms weight hanging onto your car by one or advantages for public safety cyclists. The from which bicycles are hung by their top- two nylon straps, while the whole biggest advantage is that hitch-mount tubes. If you carry more than one bike, contraption flies around behind you like a racks don’t interfere with opening the you have to mount and remove the bikes game of “crack the whip.” We haven’t trunk. They are attached at the hitch and one at a time. The bikes slide onto had any come completely loose, but we they stand off the back of the vehicle. support arms one at a time, so the last bike routinely find the lower straps pop off Some models even tilt away from an SUV onto the rack is always the first one off during “exuberant” driving. (even when loaded with bikes) and allow and vise versa. This is also true for some, Trunk racks are also easy to vandalize the lift gate to swing open. Hitch- but not all, hitch-mounted racks. and/or steal. They’re only secured to the mounted racks also don’t contact the This rack type’s greatest advantages are vehicle by nylon straps with nothing to painted parts of a vehicle, so damage is lower cost, flexibility of use on multiple prevent them from being cut or detached rare and there usually aren’t any nylon vehicles, and the ability to fold them up from the vehicle and stolen, even with a straps to worry about unless you choose to and store them in a bike or two on them. add an after-market safety strap. You also relatively small y now it should be You need some sort of generally don’t have to lift the bicycle as space. However, locking device. far up to mount it on the rack; hitch racks trunk racks do have obvious that if Locking your bike to ride at the rear of the vehicle and are their drawbacks. you’re trying to the rack isn’t a good usually lower than trunk racks. Hitch Except in very rare B solution if the rack can racks, depending on the model, can handle get the best rack that cases, all trunk racks be removed from the from one to five bikes, but the greater the contact the paint on meets your performance car by hand. There are weight carried, the more stress on the rack the trunk lid in two needs, you’re probably going some cables out there and the hitch. Driving priority or getting to four places, not that are just a straight into a pursuit with a full bike rack, of any counting the to want a hitch-mounted cable with a ball on kind, is a recipe for disaster. I adjust my straps. The rack. each end; you can even racks so that only one bike fits at a time exceptions are SUVs make one. You run the and it stays close to the car (more on this and a few other vehicles where the rack cable through the bike later); this limits the strain on the rack and rests on the glass (back window) and the and the rack and then throw the cable- hitch during emergency driving. A last bumper. In most cases, however, no ends into the trunk and close it. The cable small advantage to hitch racks is that they amount of careful mounting, constant can’t be pulled out until the trunk is can be locked to the vehicle. Most have tightening, cleaning, extra waxing, or opened, but this can be a pain if your accessory locks and those that don’t can other effort will prevent the contact points trunk is tightly tied down by the rack. be locked with an after-market lock, just from eventually moving and scratching Lastly, trunk racks can make trunk access like any normal hitch-ball can. your paint. When stressed, nylon straps very difficult and very slow. Although By now it should be obvious that if you’re will stretch and nothing can stop them. some racks, like the Saris Bones, allow trying to get the best rack that meets your No matter how tightly you mount the rack, trunk access, many of the racks have performance needs, you’re probably going there will always be play; the rack and straps that run under the back of the car, to want a hitch-mounted rack. That’s bike just weigh too much to stay perfectly essentially tying your trunk lid closed. In where the hitch (pun intended) lies. There fixed in place, especially during hard many cases, you have to remove a couple really aren’t any cheap hitch-mounted driving. The only cure for this is to cover of straps to get the trunk to open at all. racks and they cost more because you the paint with something that protects it This is a problem if you routinely need to have to buy and install the receiver on from the moving rack, like reflective tape access your trunk for equipment or if you your vehicle to hold the rack. Unlike a strip, glued-on rubber patches, or carry critical emergency equipment trunk/bumper rack, the hitch rack cannot something else (not Teflon; the rack (shotguns, etc.) in your trunk. be moved to other vehicles that don’t have would slide more). I can’t offer any Hitch-Mounted Racks receivers on them. If you replace the car advice there because we’ve never tried There are two basic designs to hitch racks, you’re using to carry bikes, you have to this, but I have the paint scratches on but they all mount into a towing hitch get the hitch transferred to the new car, if numerous trunk lids to prove that you receiver that is attached to the vehicle (Continued on page 8) IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 17, NO. 1 7

Product Guide Vehicle-Mounted Bike Racks events removed the same way; just like bikes on this for outside in truck beds or for inside (Continued from page 7) a trunk rack. Of course, if you’re never of SUVs (or trucks with bed covers). The it even fits the new vehicle. Cost is carrying more than one bike, this won’t inside versions keep your bike away from usually the sticking point to purchasing be a problem. vandals, bad weather, and make theft a hitch-mounted racks, but here are the These racks, depending on the model, are little more difficult. If you’re driving a points you can use to justify the designed to hold 2-5 bikes, but the more truck or SUV with some room inside it additional expense: bikes you add, the greater the weight and for a bike, these are worth investigating. • Allows for easy access to the trunk of stress if you’re running priority. If the There are also some models that bolt onto patrol vehicle, so it can be used in bikes aren’t braced in some way, they can rear-mounted spare tires and spare tire conjunction with day-to-day operations swing forward and back like a pendulum, carriers. A little research can help you (flares, files, jumper cables, spare tires, causing damage to your vehicle, so look find a rack to meet your specific specialty tools, etc.). for strong “sway” supports if you buy one needs. • Trunk access is an officer-safety issue of these racks. The Best Racks (shotguns, rifles, first aid kits, etc.). The second type supports the bike from Bike rack selection is very subjective, but • Leaves no paint or body damage on the underneath by using tire trays. A support I’ve been using various racks on vehicle. pole swings up from the tray and attaches numerous vehicles since 1980. I’ve used • The rack can be locked to the vehicle to the bikes over the front tire. This holds permanent roof racks, gutter racks, and the bike can be locked to the rack. the bike securely vertical, so there is no clamp-on roof racks, trunk racks, truck • They can be installed or removed in sway. If you’re going to carry more than bed racks, SUV interior racks, hitch minutes; no rack shape adjustments are one bike, these racks have a huge racks, and bolt-on racks. The best racks necessary and there are no nylon straps advantage. Since the bikes aren’t “hung,” I’ve found for personal use were roof to connect and adjust. either can be removed without touching racks, until I purchased my current hitch • Better strength and security during the other. Rear tires are usually tied rack. Roof racks are up, out of the way, emergency driving maneuvers. down with a short ratcheting strap and strong, easy to secure, and the bikes you attach to them are usually light and • Generally larger, stronger and more bikes can be placed on the rack or be unloaded. The best detachable racks I’ve durable (that’s why they’re used on the removed in mere seconds. ever used and the best public safety fronts of commercial buses). Hitch racks do have drawbacks and the cyclist racks I’ve ever used have been • Many models fold up or down when greatest of these is the cost. A good hitch hitch-mounted. I currently use the Thule not in use, so they aren’t as much of an rack can cost double or triple a trunk/ T2 both at work and at home. It may not accident risk when not being used. bumper rack. A possible drawback is that fit your specific needs or your budget, but • these types of racks usually only hold two Much less likely to detach from vehicle it’s what I’d tell you to look at first for bikes, so if you need to carry four bikes, or lose a bike during emergency comparison. The T2 is similar in it’ll cost you. Extensions for two more driving maneuvers. function to the bike racks you see on the • bikes cost almost as much as the original Low lift-on height reduces chance of fronts of commercial buses. It is strong, rack. This isn’t a problem if you’re going injury to cyclists when putting bikes on durable, easy to attach and detach, locks to set the rack up to hold only one or two vehicles. to the vehicle (optional), the bikes lock to bikes. Another drawback is weight and the rack (optional), and it holds the bikes size. Although most of these racks will as securely as any rack I’ve ever owned. Bike and Bike Equipment Sales and Catalogs fold up against the back of the vehicle, Performance Bike http://www.performancebike.com/ At work, I can save a little money by only they’re sturdy and strongly built and they Bike Nashbar http://www.nashbar.com/ mounting one bike per car. Each rack will always weigh considerably more Rack Warehouse http://www.rackwarehouse.com/ comes with two mounts, so I can then use REI http://www.rei.com/cycling than trunk/bumper racks. They also take the second bike mount on another base Rack Manufacturers up more storage space when not in use. and save buying another entire rack. Do Draftmaster http://www.draftmaster.com/ Despite the drawbacks, hitch mounts Saris http://www.saris.com/ your research. There are other similar often best meet public safety performance Sportworks http://www.bicycleracks.com/ racks and many others may meet your Swagman: http://www.swagman.net needs. Thule http://www.thuleracks.com/default2.asp performance and/or budgetary needs. Yakima http://www.yakima.com/ Specialty Racks John, the founder of the university bike patrol, There are many specialty bike racks for was certified as an IPMBA Police Cyclist in Once you’ve made the decision to buy a truck beds, SUV interiors, for mounting 1995 and as an IPMBA Instructor in 1997. hitch rack, there are two basic styles to on outside spare tires (like on Jeeps) and While his current rank of captain means that consider. The first (most common and for tandem bikes or recumbent he no longer rides routine patrol, he is least expensive) holds the bikes just like a bikes. Most interior mounts and bed frequently involved with special events, both trunk rack does. The main support comes mounts are a variation on a fork mount on campus and in the community. He rides up from the receiver, and it has rods that (like many roof racks). The front wheel on- and off-road recreationally and has is removed and the bike is attached to a transported his bikes on a wide variety of project off to the rear of the vehicle. The vehicles. He can be reached at bikes are hung over the rods, one at a securely mounted quick release for [email protected]. time by their top-tubes, and must be vertical stability. There are variations of

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Dero Track Rack: Bicycle Room Storage Solution Product Guide events

olice Departments often have to store hundreds of abandoned or stolen bicycles as efficiently as possible, often for an extended period of time. Many local law enforcement organizations P provide unclaimed bicycles to needy children at Christmas or use recovered bicycles for bicycle safety training programs or rodeos, necessitating orderly long-term organization to avoid damage. Many unclaimed bikes are put up for auction and need to be available for examination prior to bidding. Some agencies have large bicycle fleets which require orderly storage. To transform your bike storage room from this (left) to this (right), check out the Track Rack from Dero Bike Rack. The Track Rack has a unique staggered, sliding hook design that creates the greatest bike room storage efficiency, while still providing easy access to any particular bike. When adding or removing a bike to the rack, you simply slide the surrounding bikes out of the way. The modular system fits nearly any space and mounting can be to the floor, ceiling or wall. Prices range from $259 to $539 for an eight foot storage unit that will hold 13 bicycles.

For more information visit www.dero.com or contact Dero Bike Racks at 1-888-337-6729 or [email protected]. Photos courtesy Dero Racks.

in an attempt to get my hands on a bike to improvement over the previous v-brake test. I wanted to test the bike not only for system. Fuji also upgraded the fork from Fuji Listens! myself, but also for the ones who had so a Suntour Axon to a Rockshock Recon much to do with its changes, the members Air with a remote lockout. I must admit I by Ron Burkitt, PCI #488 IPMBA Industry Liaison of IPMBA. was not sure what this extra cable was Hilliard (OH) Police Department Later in the spring, I received the bike box when I was putting the bike together. and proceeded to get out my tools. As I However, the lockout turned out to be an hite noise surrounds us; radio assembled the bike, I could not help but to extremely beneficial riding feature. It traffic, citizens, partners, notice the new frame design, which Steve simply takes a flip of the thumb to W dispatchers, we often hear it all told me is unique to Fuji’s police bikes. activate the shock and cushion the ride but do we ever truly listen to any of it? It Fuji has installed two gussets on the down while off-road. Overall, the Fuji Police is always enjoyable when someone listens tube and top tube to increase the strength Special for 2008 was an impressive ride. to us so that consequently we do not of the frame. I can’t swear that it is It’s a production line bike that feels develop into white noise ourselves. Steve custom made, and these results were a Harad, the Fuji representative result of Fuji honoring valid customer for emergency services products, input. has spent the last few years Fuji completes the package by supplying listening to you and me. Harad helmets with lights, gloves, socks, bags has been visible at the IPMBA and Princeton Tec lights. Steve Harad and conference, answered numerous Fuji continue to listen to IPMBA e-mails, and talked to his fellow members to better our industry. In this vendors about what we want on time of white noise it is refreshing to have a bike. The results of his a company listen to customer’s concerns dedication were unveiled in and ideas and then act upon them. Baton Rouge with the display of

Photo courtesy Fuji Bicycles. Fuji courtesy Photo For more information about the 2008 Fuji Fuji’s 2008 Police Special. Police Special, contact Steve Harad at I recall observing the Fuji display and “Al Simpson proof” (he broke two frames 215-824-3854 x 1111 or thinking, “That is an entirely different in Baton Rouge); however, the importance [email protected]. Fuji design than last year!” It was of bulking up the frame on public safety participates in the IPMBA Product immediately apparent that Fuji had bikes should not be overlooked. We tend Purchase Program. invested a substantial amount of effort and to carry a significant amount of weight Ron has been with the Hilliard Police dedication in the bikes they would deliver around when we ride, some more than Department for 16 years, including 11 on bike to the public safety community. The most others, not to mention all of the patrol. He enjoys off-road riding and has been noticeable upgrade was the disc brakes. equipment. an IPMBA Instructor since 2001. He is Steve told me this was the upgrade The Police Special handled great! The currently serving as IPMBA’s Industry Liaison IPMBA members were most adamant new disc brakes were a marked and can be reached at [email protected]. about pursuing. I began to talk with Steve IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 17, NO. 1 9

Product Guide Report from the 2007 International Cycle Show events

by Matt Langridge, PCI #869 of mine came to the show with his 13-year-old son, Jonathan. At Thames Valley Police (UK) the Tour de France, I had promised him that if there was a test am really lucky in my work. Not only do I get paid to ride a track at the show, he could put bike most days, I occasionally get invited to attend events in my gear on and ride my patrol I my capacity as a bike cop. The 2007 Cycle Show took place bike round the track. Well, there 11-14 October, in a new venue, Earls Court, London. was a track and he did ride. It Once again, Emergency Services Cycle Patrol was well looks like he enjoyed it! represented, with exhibition space being provided. I volunteered Many public safety professionals th to help on Saturday 14 . I was very impressed by the scale of stopped by the exhibit for advice the show. There were exhibitors from a wide range of bike, and ideas. IPMBA was clothing and accessory manufacturers alongside service promoted with gusto along with providers, travel companies and organisations with a cycling the fledgling UK organisation, background or an interest in promoting cycling. My wife, being Tom Lynch’s brainchild, Public the shrewd individual she is, had kidnapped my credit cards Safety Cycling. again so that I couldn’t break the bank whilst dribbling over the What caught my eye this year? shiny new stuff. Very shiny, very new and oh so very tempting! Well, I won’t go into the bikes Our exhibit space had doubled in size from previous years. The that were on display as there show was run on the Saturday by Sergeant Dave Prashner from were so many that I NEED to City of London Police. It was good to see him again after own, that there wouldn’t be meeting him during the run up to the Emergency Services Cycle enough paper in the world to put Patrol Seminar earlier in the year. We had safety and security

into print my desires. Langridge. Matt courtesy Photo information to distribute as well as examples of good quality

bike locks to show. There were also several police and ambulance bikes for the public to look at and play with. A friend (Continued on page 12) More Clothing From Cannondale: L.E. Carbon

by Brad Miller, PCI# 928 lightweight, cool, and comfortable, but most notably, they don’t Lewisburg PD (PA) stink! If for no other reason than the last one, you want to try IPMBA Industry Relations Committee these. annondale’s clothing line continues to provide products The next L.E. Carbon product I tried was Cannondale’s base that enhance an officer’s ability to patrol by bicycle, layer shirt. Just like the L.E. socks, the base layer shirt was C comfortably. The latest products offered from designed to fit the rider’s body perfectly. Due to the use of Cannondale are usually found on the bike, not the rider. No, I’m Aerogrid Carbon fabric, Cannondale was able to manufacture a not referring to a fine made Italian leather seat. I’m talking seamless shirt that hugs the rider’s body for a custom fit. Until about carbon technology. That’s right, Cannondale clothes are someone makes a moisture wicking bullet resistant vest, what constructed from carbon products which are organic based and you wear under your vest will only store sweat between you and extremely durable. your vest; any officer would agree with this theory. The usual This latest fabric from Cannondale is called L.E. Carbon. When smell associated with removing one’s vest at the end of a shift is you see Cannondale using the word “Carbon” in their clothing virtually eliminated by Cocona™ technology. The L.E. Carbon line, they are referring to Cocona™ technology, which Base shirt can be worn by itself or worn as added thermal incorporates an activated carbon that comes from coconut shells. protection on cold days. This specially engineered fabric keeps The activated carbon traps odors and micro-bacteria your body you cool on hot days and warm on cool days. releases during cycling. Throw your L.E. Carbon clothing in the L.E. Carbon clothing can be purchased from any Cannondale washer and dryer to release all that bad stuff and reactivate the supplier. The L.E. socks retail for $14.99 and the L.E. Base carbon. Cocona™ also provides 45% better wicking than Tank retail for $44.99. For more information about L.E. socks Coolmax! and shirts, along with Cannondale’s full line of clothing, go to The first product I tried was a pair of Cannondale’s L.E. socks. http://www.cannondale.com. If you get a chance to wear a pair of these, make sure you look Brad is an IPMBA PC instructor and has been a police cyclist since for the “L” and “R”. Designers of the L.E. socks actually went 2002. He has been a life long cyclist and can be found riding trails in so far as to make each sock specific to the left and right foot. the Appalachian mountains in central Pennsylvania. He can be reached at [email protected]. Once you have them on the correct feet, you will immediately begin to feel the difference that Cocona™ makes. They’re

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Report from Interbike 2007 Product Guide events by Ron Burkitt, PCI # 488 included the Soze Group (a sole insert company), Camelbak, IPMBA Industry Liaison Rhino Socks, Lizard Skins, Genuine Innovations (CO2 inflators Hilliard (OH) Police Department and pumps), Hydropedes Insoles, Seattle Sports Outdoor Gear, s I sat in a room swirling with purple and gold shirts, I Inertia Designs (cycling packs), Chrome Transport (urban riding looked down at my plate to find pounds of boiled gear), Bugaboos, Tifosi, and Axley Sport Optics (eyewear), and A crawfish waiting to be eaten. It was the last night of the more. Look for the PPP to grow this year from these great conference in Baton Rouge and my thoughts floated to Las contacts. Vegas and Interbike. This had been my first full conference as a board member and I’ll never forget it. The East Baton Rouge I spent the day with Kurt searching for specific vendors. We EMS and all of their supporters had set the bar high during the found Pletscher, a Swiss company that makes kickstands that past week. The vendors in the hall and those that donated to the could work on some full suspension bikes; they also make a rear silent auction went above and beyond with products. During the rack system with a hard shell pack. We talked with Illuminite, a week I was again elected to the position of Industry Liaison. familiar company that makes retro-reflective clothing. One This time I had some idea of what to do and what to expect. vendor contacted Maureen at headquarters and requested we In 2006, I’d arrived at in Las Vegas for the first time in my life. stop by. The company, Brake Director, manufacture a one- My goal was to experience Interbike, talk to vendors who handed braking system. They have already enrolled in the PPP. already support IPMBA in various ways, make contact with Several companies were offering products for flat tire reduction. potential vendors, and scout out new and interesting products. We were more than a little intrigued by a company called Tire That trip resulted in Balls that had an original concept; instead of a single inner tube, a newsletter the tire is filled with several tennis ball sized pouches that hold featuring reviews of air. When a ball is punctured, you only lose a small amount of products available to the air in your tire. While talking to the folks at Rudy Project, you at discounts we were shown a new set of shades with lenses that are clear through the Product and darken within 1.5 minutes of walking outside. Rudy Purchase Program designed these lenses after requests from a number of IPMBA members. We are looking forward to getting products from Photo courtesy Brake Director. courtesy Photo (PPP) and a taste of Interbike. I had each of these companies to review for future issues of IPMBA come away from the show feeling somewhat overwhelmed by News. the possibilities and the challenge of visiting every booth that Jim and I were left by ourselves for the final day of the show. seemed to offer something for IPMBA members. We spent half of the day working and half looking at stuff we I began to plan for Interbike 2007 right away, getting approval wanted to see. The working half of our day was spent going to to bring an additional board member and making reservations any and all light and lube manufacturers. Our industry has early. The question of who to take had many possible answers. grown by leaps and bounds in both areas. No longer do we use The list included people I owed, some who offered bribes and WD-40 or generator lights on our machines. We are planning to one individual who said, “I’m the President of IPMBA and I’m write a comparative article of the different options available in going with you!” As I heard those words, I decided to ask Jim this ever-changing marketplace. We talked with lube Bowell, President of IPMBA, to accompany me to Las Vegas, manufacturers TriFlow, Finish Line, Purple Extreme and Pro and we started to plan our handling of this critical incident. We Gold; and lighting companies Nite Rider, Nuvilite, Marwi, enlisted some help from our Treasurer, Kurt Feavel, who was in Sigma, Cat Eye and Cygo Lite. Las Vegas for a separate conference. We then headed into the Hopefully we will be Sands Convention Center with our manpower in place. able to get all of these products The first order of business was to get the “lay of the land” as to compare and Ph oto co Interbike can be more than a little overwhelming. While ur contrast. tes y R ud walking the aisles, we stopped to say hello to many of our y Pro As you can imagine, there jec vendors and thank them for their support of IPMBA. There was t. Kryptonite, Lin, Kenda, Fuji, Sigma Sport, Cycle Source Group, was plenty to see and do. We ProGold, Brave Soldier, Kuji, Marwi, Cane Creek, WTB, Do have a lot of work in store as we try to Wrap, Terry Precision Cycling, and Rudy Project, just to name a provide you, our members, with news of new and few. All of the reps were glad to see us and thanked us for interesting products to make your duty time safer and/or easier. stopping by. However, they hadn’t spent all that time and As our Product Purchase Program grows, I’d encourage you to money at Interbike to talk, they had three days to sell as much make use of it each and every time you can. Our vendors must product as possible, and so we moved on quickly. As with last see that IPMBA members use the products they sell. I look year this took the entire day. forward to seeing many of you in Indy this year and bringing you the information you need on the products you want. “Divide and conquer” was the theme of the second day. Jim Ron has been with the Hilliard Police Department for 16 years, spent the day making contacts with companies which seemed including 11 on bike patrol. He enjoys off-road riding and has been an likely prospects for the PPP. When we met for dinner, he IPMBA Instructor since 2001. He is currently serving as IPMBA’s handed me a stack of business cards. The prospective vendors Industry Liaison and can be reached at [email protected].

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 17, NO. 1 11 Report from the 2007 International Cycle Show eventsProduct Guide

(Continued from page 10) Pedalites are flat MTB type pedals with a dynamo built in to Ultimate Sports Equipment (USE) were displaying the latest the axel. This dynamo produces sufficient energy to illuminate Exposure Light range. My favourite is the ‘Joystick’, a small LED’s built into the outside of the pedal, giving 360° light. As a LED light unit about the size of a couple of shotgun cartridges, flashing light that moves with the pedal, it draws attention to the maybe a bit fatter. This uses either a handlebar mount or, my presence of a bike on the road. The pedals currently come with choice, a helmet mount. I have last year’s version on my patrol red and amber LED’s incorporated, but Mike Surgett from City helmet. It is great for riding as it illuminates where you are of London Police is working with the team to try and looking (through the bend/hazard, not just in front of the bike) incorporate blue LED’s which could be activated with a quick so it really works well in addition to a handlebar light. I also use back pedal! See www.pedalite.com. it when searching, switching it on and having two hands free for Pragmasis Security Products is a small family business set up patting down, etc. It’s great for doing paperwork (tickets, search by a pair of motorcycling and cycling nuts. They have forms, etc.) at night, as you can swivel the mount to point at developed and produce a range of security products to help your pad. I find it has a good safety feature; if a suspect is safeguard your pride and joy. The first product that I became getting ‘in your face’, switching the light on and directing it at aware of was their Torc Ground Anchor. This is a folding, their eyes disorientates them and gives you two hands to fend rotating ground shackle which provides an anchor to which you them off if necessary. I think bike medics would benefit from it secure your motorcycle, cycle, or trailer. You stipulate the type as well, being able to light up their casualties whilst working on of surface in which the Anchor is to be installed, for instance, them. This year’s edition has claimed run times of three hours

concrete, brick, or inside a van/ on max output, ten hours on ‘Ride’, 24 hours on ‘Low’ and days truck, and Pragmasis supply the on ‘flash.’ It also has a socket to plug in a back-up battery pack. correct resin/fittings for the It is a bit pricey at £165 but it is definitely a top quality light. installation. See www.exposurelights.com. The next product was the Shed Another interesting light, at the Shackle (right). This is a kit opposite end of the scale, is the designed for installation in Photo courtesy Pragmasis. Frog light from Knog (left). This wooden sheds. The design of the shackle means that any is a single LED light in a small potential thief will have to dismantle your shed to steal your housing. It is powered by two flat pride and joy. It utilises coach bolt type fixings which cannot be

cell batteries, similar to those used grasped with pliers/screwdrivers/wrenches, etc., accompanied in car key fobs. The housing is a by shear nuts. These are nuts with the threaded section in a silicone rubber unit with integral cone. The nut head shears off when the correct torque is band and hook which you can reached, leaving a small cone that again, cannot be gripped by strap to just about anything as it tools. All materials used in the manufacture of the equipment Photo courtesy Knog. works like an O ring. On their are hardened. Pragmasis also supply a range of high strength display they had them all over a bike frame and wheel hubs. I chains and locks. Visit www.torcanchors.com for more have a white one that I have affixed to my helmet. At night the information. LED, which projects to the front, makes the whole housing glow, increasing your conspicuity. I have seen written debates Rainlegs are a product I have written about before. They are in the UK about lights and, many feel that in the urban waterproof leggings that cover the front of the thigh and knee. environment, bike mounted lighting, no matter how bright, can When I first found them, they were only available in grey. get lost in the background. Raising a flashing LED above all Black could be produced but with a large minimum order. It this may increase your chances of being seen. So far, I have would appear that enough interest was expressed in colours noticed an apparent reduction in the number of vehicles seeing other than grey that they now produce black as a standard me at the last moment at junctions. This is anecdotal evidence option (as well as a denim look style!). I still use mine on a as opposed to scientific, but it works for me. Knog offers other regular basis and they do make a difference in my ability to stay lights as well as some really funky bags. The Knog catalogue dry whilst riding. Check out www.rainlegs.co.uk. can be downloaded at www.knog.com.au. So, once again, I had a great time at the show, met loads of Exelite produce a range of products employing EL Lamp people, saw loads of great stuff and didn’t spend a fortune. I technology. EL Lamps are flexible, flat, cold illumination look forward to the 2008 edition of the show and hope to once sources using LEC (Light Emitting Capacitor). What this results again get an invitation! Life is great! in is belts, vests, etc., with wide strips of what look like Matt, IPMBA’s UK correspondent, is a devotee of all things bicycle- reflective material which illuminates. The EL lamps are related. It is unknown how many Shed Shackles his collection of powered by rechargeable batteries. Check them out at “pride and joy” requires. He can be reached at [email protected]. www.exelitesafety.com.

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Supplier Listing Product Guide events listing of companies which have shown their dedication to public safety cyclists through their active A participation with and support of IPMBA, as conference vendors, PPP participants, advertisers, and sponsors. ALL TUFF Bushwhacker USA Dero Bike Racks Foster Grant Sunglasses Product: ALL TUFF Bike Bags Product: Trunk Bags Product: Bicycle Storage Systems & Product: Ironman Sunglasses Phone: 260-471-5903 Phone: 801-829-6801/800-344-1256 Bicycle Racks Phone: 215-335-9218 Website: www.alltuff.com Website: www.bushwhackerbags.com Phone: 612-359-0689 Website: www.dero.com Fuji America ABS Sports Bycycle, Inc. Product: Bicycles, Parts and Product: Super Saddle Product: Alternative Saddle Desert Sun Accessories Phone: 609-371-1554 Phone: 877-397-2164/503-452-1361 Product: First Aid & EMS Supplies Phone: 215-824-3854 x 1111 Website: www.abs-sports.com Website: www.bycycleinc.com Phone: 760-468-1800 Website: www.fujibikes.com Alerte Systems Int'l Cane Creek Cycling Components Do Wrap Performance Headwear Gatorz Eyewear Product: Lights & Sirens Product: Suspension Seatposts Product: High-tech under helmet Product: Billet Aluminum Eyewear Phone: 800-728-1536/417-847-4791 Phone: 800-234-2725 headbands and bandanas Phone: 800-767-4287x 104 Website: www.alertesystems.com Website: www.canecreek.com Phone: 773-770-4200/800-359-2514 Website: www.gatorz.com Website: www.dowrap.com; AMC Media Cannondale Corporation www.sweatvac.com Gita Sporting Goods Product: From A to Z by Bike Product: Bikes & Accessories Product: Giordana Apparel Phone: 800-667-6119 Phone: 203-749-7000 Dynamic Bicycles Phone: 800-FON-GITA x 319 Website: www.amcmedia.net Website: www.cannondale.com Product: Shaft-Driven Bicycle Website: www.gitabike.com Phone: 508-376-9552/800-935-9553 Andusa & Co. Cardiac Science Website: www.dynamicbicycles.com Gould & Goodrich Product: Montague Folding Product: AED's Product: Holsters, Belts, Accessories Bikes Phone: 425-402-2057 Electric Transportation Solutions Phone: 866-542-1733 Phone: ++(0)2082419826 Website: www.cardiacscience.com Product: TidalForce Electric Assist Website: www.gouldusa.com Website: www.montaguebikes.co.uk Mountain Bike Cascade Design Phone: 914-844-4809/866-343-5551 Grove Tools, Inc. Bike Tac Designs Product: Platypus Hydration Systems Website: www.electrictransport.net Product: Seat Lock Product: Siren, Earphone for Helmet Phone: 800-527-1527/206-676-1414 Phone: 563-588-0536 Phone: 541-892-5344 Website: www.cascadedesigns.com Electrik Motion Website: www.saveyourseatlock.com Website: www.biketac.com Product: Electric Bike Cateye Electronics Phone: 845-639-9046/866-372-6687 IMBA Bike World Product: Lighting Systems Website: www.electrikmotion.com Product: Mountain Bike Advocacy Product: Bicycles, Parts, Accessories Phone: 303-440-9224 Phone: 888-442-IMBA/303-545-9011 Phone: 800-928-5558/210-828-5558 Website: www.cateye.com ELHN Badge & Emblem Design x 106 Website: www.bikeworld.com Product: Custom Police Badges, Website: www.imba.com Cycle Force UK Emblems, Pins, Coins Boundtree Medical Product: Smith & Wesson Iosso Products Phone: 203-364-8644 Product: Medical Supply Bicycles, Mocean Uniforms, Website: www.elhnbadge.com Product: Lubes Phone: 602-312-7921/800-533-0523 x Patrol Cycle Shoes Phone: 888-747-4332 5105 Phone: ++ (0) 1344 862550 Emergency Response Massage Int'l Website: www.iosso.com Website: www.boundtree.com Website: www.cycle-force.co.uk Product: Massage for Emergency Workers J. L. Darling Brake Director Cycle Siren Phone: 318-518-1187 Product: Weatherproof Paper Product: One-Hand Power Braking Product: Light & Siren System Website: www.ermassage.org Phone: 253-922-5000 System Phone: 714-628-8935/877-477-4736 Website: www.riteintherain.com Phone: 206-283-6542 Website: www.cyclesiren.com Ergo, LLC Website: www.brakedirector.com Product: Ergonomic Bike Seat John E. Reid & Assoc

Cycle Source Group Phone: 425-333-6161 Product: Street Crimes Seminar Bratwear Product: Smith & Wesson Website: www.thecomfortseat.com Phone: 800-275-4915 Product: Uniforms Bicycles Website: www.reid.com Phone: 253-517-4000 Phone: 877-533-7245/515-232-0277 EV Tech Website: www.bratwear.com Website: www.swbikes.com Product: TidalForce Electric Assist Jones & Bartlett Publishers Mountain Bike Product: Educational Materials, Brave Soldier Cyclops Phone: 972-851-9990 Complete Guide to Public Safety Product: Ointments & Crash Packs Product: Bicycle & Tactical Ops Website: www.texaselectricbikes.com Cycling Phone: 323-653-5538/888-711- Equipment & Accessories Phone: 800-832-0034 BRAVE Phone: 843-259-8368 Exposure/USE (Ultimate Sports Website: www.jbpub.com Website: www.bravesoldier.com Engineering) Danalco Product: Exposure Lights, Various Kenda USA BroForm.com Pro-Purchase Product: Sealskinz & Chillblocker Accessories Product: Tires, Tubes, & Accessories Marketplace Waterproof Socks & Gloves Phone: ++ 1798 344477 Phone: 866-536-3287/614-866-9803 Product: Outdoor -Bike-Action Sports Phone: 800-868-2629/905-628-0102 Website: www.use1.com x 204 Gear Website: www.danalco.com Website: www.kendausa.com Phone: 877-420-2766 Eye Safety Systems, Inc. Website: www.broform.com De Soto Sport Product: Protective Eyewear Kryptonite Product: Triathlon Clothing and Wet Phone: 208-726-4072 Product: Locks Bushnell Outdoor Products Suits Website: www.essgoggles.com Phone: 781-232-1958 Product: Holsters, Injection-Molded Phone: 858-453-6672/800-453-6673 Website: www.kryptonite.com Kydex & LE Gear Website: www.desotosport.com Finish Line Phone: 706-628-7126 Product: Bicycle Care Products Kuji Sports Co. Ltd. Website: www.bushnell.com, Demand Technology, Ltd. Phone: 631-666-7300 Product: Ironman Cycling Helmets www.unclemikes.com Product: Lightrider Cycle Light Website: www.finishlineusa.com Phone: 479-254-0065 Phone: (01252) 612661 Website: www.ironmanhelmets.us Website: www.lightrider.co.uk

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Supplier Listing, Continued = Corporate Member = UK Vendor eventsProduct Guide

Lane Sunglasses Inc Mountain Racing Products Promark Int'l Inc. Terry Precision Cycling Product: Protective Eyewear and Product: Power Grips, Air Suspension, Product: LE Equipment Product: Bikes & Accessories Goggles Pumps Phone: 800-645-4443 Phone: 800-289-8379 Phone: 800-542-7850 Phone: 970-241-3518/800-999-8277 Website: www.publicsafetymall.com Website: www.terrybicycles.com Website: www.lanesunglasses.com Website: www.mrpbike.com Public Safety Logos Timex Watch Corporation Leonard Consulting Group National Bike Registry/Boomerangit Product: Public Safety Logos Product: Watches Product: S&W Patrol Bikes, Lightman Product: Internet-based Property Phone: 281-251-0707/800-276-0706 Phone: 203-346-5302 Safety Strobes, Police Bike Registry Website: www.publicsafetylogos.com Website: www.timex.com

Accessories Phone: 510-614-2400 x 105

Phone: 501-517-5338 Website: www.boomerangit.com R & B Fabrications Trek Bicycle Corporation Website: Product: Panniers & Safety Vests Product: Bicycles & Accessories www.themaskedmerchant.com, National Institute for Occupational Phone: 419-594-2743/800-553-1911 Phone: 920-478-2191 x 4911 www.4bike-police.com Safety & Health Website: www.rbfab.com Website: www.trekbikes.com

Product: Reproductive Health Lift & Storage Systems, Inc. Research Rapid Response Bike Tri-anim Health Services, Inc. Product: Automatic Bike Lift Storage Phone: 513-533-8290 Product: High-tech Electric Assist Product: EMS Supplies & Equipment Systems Bike Phone: 800-874-2646/818-362-6882 Phone: 800-825-4777/651-777-1554 Niterider Phone: 330-283-0062 Website: www.Tri-anim.com Website: www.liftnstore.com Product: Police Bicycle Lighting Website: www.rrbike.com Phone: 858-268-9316 TuffRhino Safety Supply LightCycles Website: www.niterider.com Redman Training Gear Product: Safety Gear, Hi-Viz Apparel, Product: Bicycle Parts & Accessories Product: Defensive Tactics Training Cooling Products Phone: 518-420-4666 NuGo Nutrition Gear Phone: 866-922-4488 Product: Nutrition/Energy Bars Phone: 800-865-7840 Website: www.tuffrhino.com Lin Manufacturing Phone: 412-781-4115 Website: www.redmangear.com Product: Socks Website: www.nugonutrition.com United Bicycle Supply Phone: 888-430-9888 x 109 Rubel BikeMaps Product: Bicycle Tools and Parts Website: www.linmfg.com Olympic Uniforms/J. Marcel Product: Bicycling Street Smarts; Maps Phone: 541-482-1750 Product: Uniforms Phone: 617-776-6567 Website: LouKa Tactical Training LLC Phone: 206-722-1412 Website: www.bikemaps.com www.unitedbicyclesupply.com Product: Firearms Training Video Website: www.olyuniforms.com Phone: 734-697-6342 Rudy Project United Uniform Website: http://home.comcast.net/ Openhouse Products Product: Helmets, Sunglasses Product: Uniforms ~kdvonk/LouKaLLC.html Product: Emergency Services Phone: 888-860-7597/303-333-9191 Phone: 909-381-2682 Bags and other Products Website: www.rudyprojectusa.com Website: www.uumfg.com Madison Bicycle Shop Phone: +44 (0) 1422824777 Product: Complete Line of Bikes, Website: Safetec Vision 2000 Leeds Ltd. Uniforms & Accessories www.openhouseproducts.com Product: First Aid, Infection Control Product: Mobile Surveillance Phone: 973-377-6616 Products Systems for Push Bikes Website: Paradigm Tactical Products Phone: 716-895-1822/800-456-7077 Phone: 01132 370293 www.madisonbicycleshop.com Product: Handworn Metal Detector -- Website: www.safetec.com Website: www.v2k.co.uk the Frisker

Maklite Phone: 978-352-6633 Seven Star Sports Volcanic Bicycles Product: Illuminated Safety Products Website: www.frisker.com Product: Cycling Helmets, Multi-Sport Product: Custom Police Bicycles Phone: 800-888-5427/773-276-7500 Helmets, Protective Wear Phone: 360-943-8613 Website: www.librasafety.com Patrol Bike Systems Phone: 888-527-7827 Website: www.volcanicbikes.com Product: Complete line of police bikes Website: www.sevenstarsports.com Marwi USA, Inc. & accessories WTB Product: Lighting Systems Phone: 800-208-2032/651-773-8763 Sigma Sport Product: Bikes & Accessories Phone: 800-448-3876 Website: www.patrolbike.com Product: Lighting Systems, Bike Phone: 415-389-5040 Website: www.marwiusa.com Computers, Heart Rate Monitors Website: www.wtb.com Patrol Cycle LLC Phone: 888-744-6277 Maxit Designs Product: Patrol Cycle Shoe Website: www.sigmasport.com Zeal Optics Product: Performance Headwear Phone: 800-208-2032/651-773-8763 Product: Sunglasses, Gloves, etc. Phone: 800-556-2948 Website: www.patrolcycle.com, Signal Measurement Co. Phone: 888-454-9325/435-259-6970 Website: www.maxit-inc.com, www.patrolbike.com Product: GPS Mounts Website: www.zealoptics.com www.headgator.com Phone: 800-527-1079 PolarPak Website: www.smc-amp.com Zensah Maxxis Tires Product: Hydration backpacks & gel- Product: Compression Garments Product: Tires & Tubes cooled reservoirs Stone Cold Outdoor Phone: 877-614-5076 Phone: 800-4MAXXIS/678-407-6728 Phone: 208-426-9058 x 205 Product: Bike Cooler Bag, Hardside Website: www.zensah.com Website: www.maxxis.com Website: www.polarpak.com Trunk Phone: 816-531-0531 Zogics LLC Mocean Police Bike Store Website: www.stonecoldoutdoor.com Product: Portable Degreasing Hand Product: Technical Bike Patrol Product: Complete line of police Wipe with Natural Citrus Oil Extracts Uniforms bikes & accessories Superior Gear Phone: 888-623-0088 Phone: 949-646-1701/877-662-3680 Phone: 309-797-9028 Product: Chain Stain Away Pant Website: www.zogics.com Website: www.mocean.net Website: www.policebikestore.com Protector Phone: 807-476-0485/888-519-2250 Zoic Clothing Montague Bikes ProGold Lubricants Website: www.chainstainaway.com Product: Cycling Apparel Product: Folding Bikes Product: Lubes Phone: 866-355-9642 Phone: 800-736-5348 x 23 Phone: 800-421-5823 Swagman Website: www.zoic.com Website: www.montagueusa.com Website: www.progoldmfr.com Product: Bicycle Racks Phone: 800-469-7924 Website: www.swagman.net

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elcome to the IPMBA Product Purchase Program! Since its humble beginnings in 1997 with just four W members, this members-only discount program has grown to include more than 80 companies. This program is designed to save you money and connect you with businesses which have made a commitment to support public safety cyclists. Please have your IPMBA membership card handy when placing your orders. These listings are abbreviated to accommodate more participants, but the full listings can be found on the Industry & Resources section at www.ipmba.org. Many thanks to IPMBA members Jim Fish and Bob Hatcher for their assistance in ensuring that the listings have been updated for 2008. Pages 15-18.

ABS SPORTS BRAVE SOLDIER CYCLE SIREN Product: Super Saddle Product: Ointments, Shave Gels, Lip Balms, etc. Product: Cyclesiren Trooper, Patrol & EMS mini- Cost to Members: $89 Cost to Members: 40% off Retail sirens Contact Name: Van Zevenbergen Contact Name: IPMBA Coordinator Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Contact Info: 609-371-1554/[email protected] Contact Info: 888-711-BRAVE/ Contact Name: Greg Bohning Website: www.abs-sports.com [email protected] Contact Info: 877-477-4736/[email protected] Website: www.bravesoldier.com Website: www.cyclesiren.com ALERTE SYSTEMS INT'L E-mail or call with your name and IPMBA membership number. Product: "Trail-Blazer" Bike Light Kit BROFORM.COM PRO-PURCHASE CYCLE SOURCE GROUP Cost to Members: 10% off 1-10 units; 15% off 11-20 ARKETPLACE M Product: Bikes & Accessories units Product: Outdoor-Bike-Action Sports Gear Cost to Members: 20-35% off Retail Contact Name: Bill Phillips Cost to Members: Promotional Prices on Gear; Free Contact Name: Peter Carey Contact Info: 800-728-1536/ Membership Contact Info: 877-533-7245/ [email protected] Contact Name: John Shelly [email protected] Website: www.alertesystems.com Contact Info: 877-420-2766/[email protected] or Website: www.swbikes.com ANDUSA & CO. [email protected] Website: www.broform.com Product: Montague Paratrooper Folding Bike CYCLOPS Email full name, department name, email address, IPMBA membership Product: Bicycle & Tactical Ops Equipment & Cost to Members: £475 + Delivery number & expiration date to BroForm contact. Contact Name: Chulan Weeresinghe Accessories Contact Info: ++(0)2082419826/ BUSHWHACKER USA Cost to Members: 10-30% off Retail [email protected] Product: MESA Rear Rack Trunk Contact Name: Ashley Foster Website: www.montaguebikes.co.uk Cost to Members: $35 Contact Info: 843-259-8368/ Available to UK forces. Supply valid IPMBA membership number Contact Name: Jeff Sims [email protected] with order. Contact Info: 800-344-1256/[email protected] Website: www.bushwhackerbags.com DANALCO BIKE TAC DESIGNS Product: Sealskinz & Chillblocker Waterproof Socks Product: Siren, Helmet Earphone, Smith & Wesson BYCYCLE, INC. & Gloves Bikes & Accessories Product: Bicycle Saddle Cost to Members: Net Price Cost to Members: Contact for Discounts Cost to Members: 20% off Retail on any Product Contact Name: Sam Matthews Contact Name: Shelley Gale Contact Name: Jim Bombardier Contact Info: 800-868-2629/[email protected] Contact Info: 541-892-5344/[email protected] Contact Info: 877-397-2165/[email protected] Website: www.danalco.com Website: www.biketac.com Website: www.bycycleinc.com Send email with IPMBA membership. DE SOTO SPORT BIKE WORLD CANE CREEK CYCLING Product: Triathlon Clothing and Wet Suits Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Product: Bicycles and bike accessories. COMPONENTS Contact Name: Emilio De Soto II Cost to Members: Wholesale + 35% Product: Suspension Seatpost Contact Info: 800-453-6673/ Contact Name: Mike Beatty Cost to Members: $90 [email protected] Contact Info: 800-928-5558/ Contact Name: Lena Warren Website: www.desotosport.com [email protected] Contact Info: 800-234-2725/[email protected] Website: www.bikeworld.com Website: www.canecreek.com DEMAND TECHNOLOGY, LTD. Contact Mike Beatty at 1-800-928-5558. CASCADE DESIGN Product: Lightrider Cycle Light BRAKE DIRECTOR Product: Platypus Hydration Systems Cost to Members: £23.70; Case of 16: £18 each Product: Brake Director: One-Hand Power Braking Cost to Members: Wholesale Pricing Contact Name: Gill Hawkins System for Bicycles Contact Name: Jonathan Shapas Contact Info: (01252) 612661/ Cost to Members: $100 Contact Info: 800-527-1527/ [email protected] Contact Name: David Krafchick [email protected] Website: www.lightrider.co.uk Contact Info: 206-285-6518/ Website: www.cascadedesigns.com DESERT SUN [email protected] Product: Bike First Aid Kits Website: www.brakedirector.com CATEYE ELECTRONICS Cost to Members: 1-9 units: 10% off; 10+ units: 15% Contact with member number for directions to a special purchase page. Product: Computers, Heart Rate Monitors, Lighting Systems off BRATWEAR Cost to Members: Pro-Deal Pricing Contact Name: Bertie Anderson Product: Bike Uniforms Contact Name: Ellen Hall Contact Info: 760-468-1800/[email protected] Include IPMBA membership number & expire date with order. Cost to Members: 10% off Standard Price List Contact Info: 800-522-8393/[email protected] Contact Name: Sara or Sally Website: www.cateye.com Contact Info: 253-517-4000/[email protected] or Contact Ellen for Pro-Deal form, pricing, and availability. Group and [email protected] bulk orders preferred; one contact per agency/order. Website: www.bratwear.com

The Product Purchase Program was updated January 2008. 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. IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 17, NO. 1 15

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DO WRAP PERFORMANCE EXPOSURE/USE (ULTIMATE IOSSO PRODUCTS HEADWEAR SPORTS ENGINEERING) Product: Cleaners & Lubes for Guns & Bikes Product: Under Helmet Headbands & Bandanas Product: Lighting Systems Cost to Members: 20% off Retail Cost to Members: 25% off Retail Cost to Members: Contact for Discount Details Contact Name: Marianne Iosso Contact Name: John Okon, Rebeca Skoch Contact Name: Jonathan Sharpe Contact Info: 888-747-4332/ Contact Info: 800-359-2514/[email protected] Contact Info: ++ (0) 1798 344477/ [email protected] Website: www.dowrap.com; www.sweatvac.com [email protected] Website: www.iosso.com Online orders: type IPMBA in coupon code to receive discount. Website: www.use1.com Custom orders available. KENDA USA EYE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. Product: Premium Bicycle Tires & Tubes DYNAMIC BICYCLES Product: Protective Eyewear - Military, LE, Tactical Cost to Members: 60% off MSRP Product: Chainless Police Bikes Cost to Members: 30-40% off List Price Contact Name: Karen or Cindy Cost to Members: Contact for Special Pricing. Contact Name: Willy Breen Contact Info: 614-866-9803/[email protected] Contact Name: Patrick Perugini Contact Info: 208-726-4072/ Website: www.kendausa.com Contact Info: 800-935-9553/ Contact for Order Form. [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.essgoggles.com Website: www.dynamicbicycles.com KUJI SPORTS CO. LTD. Product: Helmets; Public Safety Helmets FINISH LINE ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION Cost to Members: $17-$50; Public Safety: $25 Product: Bicycle Care Products Contact Name: Bill Paine SOLUTIONS Cost to Members: 50% off MSRP & Free Shipping Contact Info: 215-335-9218/[email protected] Product: Bikes & Accessories for LE and EMS Contact Name: David Clopton Cost to Members: Contact for special pricing on all Website: www.ironmanhelmets.us Contact Info: 631-666-7300/ Public safety: available in black or white & with choice of stickers: items. [email protected] police/EMS/Sheriff/Fire Dept/Security. Contact Name: Seth Leitman Website: www.finishlineusa.com Contact Info: 866-895-2238/ Enter IPMBA in Event Code field at the top of the online order form. LANE SUNGLASSES INC [email protected] Product: Protective Eyewear & Goggles Website: www.electrictransport.net FOSTER GRANT SUNGLASSES Cost to Members: 30% off Retail for Quantity Purchases Have IPMBA membership card handy. A portion of all proceeds will Product: Ironman Sunglasses Contact Name: Neal Dykstra be donated to IPMBA. Cost to Members: 40% off MSRP Contact Info: 800-542-7850/[email protected] Contact Name: Bill Paine ELECTRIK MOTION Website: www.lanesunglasses.com Contact Info: 215-335-9218/[email protected] Product: Electric Mountain Bicycle, Accessories LEONARD CONSULTING GROUP Cost to Members: 10% off FUJI AMERICA Product: S&W and Fuji Bikes, Lightman Strobes, Contact Name: Andy Koblick Product: Bikes & Accessories Duty Gear, Tactical Radio Accessories Contact Info: 866-372-6687/ Cost to Members: Special Prices on Selected Models Cost to Members: 10% off Regular Prices [email protected] Contact Name: Steve Harad Contact Name: Mark Leonard Website: www.electrikmotion.com Contact Info: 215-824-3854 x1111/ Contact Info: 501-517-5338/[email protected] IPMBA membership number required. [email protected] Website: www.themaskedmerchant.com, ELHN BADGE & EMBLEM DESIGN Website: www.fujibikes.com www.4bike-police.com When ordering online, use coupon code IPMBA 10 for 10% discount. Product: Custom Police Badges, Emblems, Pins, GATORZ EYEWEAR Coins Product: Eyewear LIFT & STORAGE SYSTEMS, INC. Cost to Members: 25% off Cost to Members: 25% off published retail rates Product: Automatic Bike Lift Storage Systems Contact Name: ELHN Rep Contact Name: Tom Harwood Cost to Members: $4,000 (30 bikes); $6,000 (60 bikes) Contact Info: 203-364-8644/ Contact Info: 800-767-4287 x104/[email protected] Contact Name: Shawn Jones [email protected] Website: www.gatorz.com Contact Info: 800-825-4777/[email protected] Website: www.elhnbadge.com Must contact Tom directly. Website: www.liftnstore.com Call or email design/quantity for price quote. GITA SPORTING GOODS RGO LIGHTCYCLES E , LLC Product: Giordana Apparel Product: "The Seat" Ergonomic Bike Seat Product: Bicycle Parts & Accessories Cost to Members: 10% off Giordana Cost to Members: $30 lycra/gel; $23 vinyl; $15 faux Cost to Members: 20-25% off Retail Contact Name: Nelson Frazier Contact Name: Bob Light leather Contact Info: 800-FON-GITA x 319 Contact Name: Thomas White Contact Info: 518-420-4666/[email protected] 800-FON-GITA x 319/[email protected] Email for details/availability/shipping charges. Contact Info: 425-333-6161/[email protected] Website: www.gitabike.com Website: www.thecomfortseat.com On website, enter "IPMBA" in promotion code box. LOUKA TACTICAL TRAINING LLC Product: Video: Firearms & Training Issues EV TECH GROVE TOOLS, INC. Cost to Members: $23, incl. shipping Product: Bikes, Accessories, Montague Bikes, Siren Product: Seat Locks Contact Name: Lou Ann Hamblin Kit Cost to Members: $19.95 Contact Info: 734-697-6342/ Cost to Members: Contact for special pricing on all Contact Name: Rob Smith [email protected] items. Contact Info: 563-588-0536/ Website: http://home.comcast.net/~kdvonk/ Contact Name: Doug Canfield [email protected] LouKaLLC.html Contact Info: 972-851-9990/[email protected] Website: www.saveyourseatlock.com Website: www.texaselectricbikes.com MADISON BICYCLE SHOP Have IPMBA membership card handy. A portion of all proceeds will IMBA Product: Bikes, Uniforms, and Accessories be donated to IPMBA. Product: IMBA Membership Cost to Members: Up to 15% off; up to 12 months Cost to Members: $10 off National Mountain Bike financing same as cash Patrol Membership Contact Name: Sal Piccolo Contact Name: Spencer Powlison Contact Info: 973-377-6616/ Contact Info: 888-442-IMBA x101/ [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.madisonbicycleshop.com Website: www.imba.com Complete police application. Call to demo a complete police mountain Submit copy of IPMBA membership card with NMBP membership bike. application or renewal notice. 16 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2008 Industry

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MAKLITE OPENHOUSE PRODUCTS R & B Product: Illuminated Safety Light Products Product: Panniers, Cycle Bags, Lyteline FABRICATIONS Cost to Members: $7.00 High-Viz Products Product: Panniers & Safety Vests Contact Name: William Maki Cost to Members: 15% off Regular Prices Cost to Members: 15% off Retail Contact Info: 800-888-5427/ Contact Name: Bruce Burns Contact Name: Tina Lime [email protected] Contact Info: +44 (0) 1422 824777/ Contact Info: 800-553-1911/[email protected] Website: www.librasafety.com [email protected] Website: www.rbfab.com Website: www.openhouseproducts.com MARWI USA, INC. Provide IPMBA membership number when ordering. REDMAN TRAINING GEAR Product: Lighting Systems PARADIGM TACTICAL PRODUCTS Product: Defensive Tactics Training Gear Cost to Members: Contact for Discount Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Product: FRISKER PRO Hand Worn Metal Detector Contact Name: Buck Mitchell Contact Name: Bob Brothers Cost to Members: $155 + S&H Contact Info: 800-448-3876/[email protected] Contact Info: 800-865-7840/ Contact Name: Camilla Cutler Website: www.marwiusa.com [email protected] Contact Info: 978-352-6633/ MAXIT DESIGNS [email protected] Website: www.redmangear.com Product: Headgator(TM)/Hothead ™/Thermal Website: www.frisker.com RUBEL BIKEMAPS Beanie ™ PATROL CYCLE LLC Product: Bicycling Street Smarts: 48-page booklet Cost to Members: $10.50 Headgator(TM)/Hothead Cost to Members: Free shipping on any size order. Product: Patrol Cycle Shoe (TM); $9.40 (Beanie) Contact Name: Andy Rubel Cost to Members: $74.95 Contact Name: Liz Contact Info: 617-776-6567/[email protected] Contact Name: Mark Eumurian Contact Info: 800-556-2948/[email protected] Website: www.bikemaps.com Contact Info: 800-208-2032/ Website: www.maxit-inc.com, www.headgator.com Contact for free sample; see full text at www.bikemaps.com. 35% off other in-stock items. [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.patrolcycle.com, RUDY PROJECT MAXXIS TIRES www.patrolbike.com Product: Sunglasses, Sport Eyewear, Helmets, Product: Bike Tires & Tubes Goggles Cost to Members: 50% off Retail (Pro-form) POLARPAK Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Contact Name: Ben Burgess Product: PolarPak Reservoir, Custom Embroidered Contact Name: Craig Mintzlaff Contact Info: 800-4MAXXIS/ Hydration Packs Contact Info: 949-272-2458/ [email protected] Cost to Members: $14.98 [email protected] Website: www.maxxis.com Contact Name: Jeff Skillern Website: www.rudyprojectusa.com Contact Info: 208-426-9058/[email protected] At www.rudyprojectusa.com, click on OTHER INFO, then BATMAN. MOCEAN Website: www.polarpak.com Enter activation code: services. Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms Discount not available via online ordering. SEVEN STAR SPORTS Cost to Members: 25% off Retail Contact Name: Bill Levitt POLICE BIKE STORE Product: Cycling Helmets, Multi-Sport Helmets, Contact Info: 877-662-3680/[email protected] Product: Fuji, S&W, Lights, Sirens, Protective Wear Website: www.mocean.net Bags, Accessories Cost to Members: Bike Helmet: $5; Visor Helmet: Cost to Members: 10-35% off Retail $6; ABS Helmet: $6; HOG ABS Helmet: $8 MONTAGUE BIKES Contact Name: Michael Espejo Contact Name: Purvis Mirza Product: Paratrooper Tactical Folding Mountain Contact Info: 309-797-9028/ Contact Info: 888-527-7827/ Bike [email protected] [email protected] Cost to Members: Free Folding Pedals & Kickstand Website: www.policebikestore.com Website: www.sevenstarsports.com with Purchase Freight Charge: $1 per unit. Contact Name: Dave Winding PROGOLD LUBRICANTS IGMA PORT Contact Info: 800-736-5348/ Product: ProLink Chain Lube, ProGold Lubes, EPX S S Product: Lighting Systems, Bike Computers, Heart [email protected] Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Rate Monitors Website: www.montagueusa.com Contact Name: Doug or Van Contact Info: 800-421-5823/[email protected] Cost to Members: 40% off Retail MOUNTAIN RACING PRODUCTS Website: www.progoldmfr.com Contact Name: James Keller Product: Power Grips, White Brothers Forks, Contact Info: 888-744-6277/[email protected] Kreitler Rollers, Tamer Seatposts PROMARK INT'L INC. Website: www.sigmasport.com Cost to Members: 20% off Retail Product: Full Line Law Enforcement Equipment Contact James. Cost to Members: 40% off Most Products Contact Name: Paul Aieta IGNAL EASUREMENT O Contact Name: Kenneth Battcher S M C . Contact Info: 800-999-8277/[email protected] Product: GPS & Communication Mounts Contact Info: 800-645-4443/[email protected] Website: www.mrpbike.com Cost to Members: 30% off Retail Website: www.publicsafetymall.com NUGO NUTRITION Contact Name: Tom Polcyn Contact Info: 800-527-1079/[email protected] Product: Nutrition/Energy Bars PUBLIC SAFETY LOGOS Cost to Members: $1.02/bar; $15.25/box Product: Badges/Badge Cases/Jewelry/Patches/Etc. Website: www.smc-amp.com Cost to Members: 10% off + drop ship free on $150 Contact Name: Keith Rohrlick UPERIOR EAR or more S G Contact Info: 888-421-2032/ Product: Chain Stain Away Pant Protector Contact Name: Michael Carrizales [email protected] Cost to Members: 10% off Regular Price; quantity Contact Info: 800-276-0706/ Website: www.nugonutrition.com discount for 10 or more. Call 888-421-2032 to order, and have your IPMBA membership [email protected] Contact Name: Frank Pollari number & expiration date handy. Website: www.publicsafetylogos.com Code: 20PMBA04 and IPMBA membership number must accompany Contact Info: 888-519-2250/sales@superior- OLYMPIC UNIFORMS/J. MARCEL order. gear.com Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms Website: www.chainstainaway.com Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Prices For online ordering, enter IPMBA5 in the coupon box. Contact Name: Julie Cruise/Rachel Peterson Contact Info: 888-722-9222/[email protected] Website: www.olyuniforms.com

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SWAGMAN UNITED BICYCLE SUPPLY ZEAL OPTICS Product: Bicycle Carriers (Roof/Hitch/Trunk) Product: Bicycle Tools and Parts Product: Sport Eyewear & Goggles Cost to Members: 15% off Retail Cost to Members: Wholesale Pricing to Departments Cost to Members: 50% off suggested retail. Contact Name: Debbie Contact Name: Pete Contact Name: Sport Stars Pro Sales Contact Info: 800-469-7924/[email protected] Contact Info: 541-482-1750/[email protected] Contact Info: 800-784-4090/ Website: www.swagman.net Website: www.unitedbicyclesupply.com [email protected] All Shipments Made from Orville, WA. Call to establish an account for your department to be eligible for Website: www.zealoptics.com wholesale pricing on all products. Call Sport Stars Pro Sales for a discount code. TERRY PRECISION CYCLING Product: Bikes, Accessories, Seats, Apparel VISION 2000 LEEDS LTD. ZENSAH Cost to Members: Terry Apparel -- wholesale; see Product: Mobile Surveillance Systems for Product: Tactical Shirts & Shorts notes for more. Push Bikes Cost to Members: 30% off Regular Cost Contact Name: Ginny Weisel Cost to Members: 10% discount Contact Name: Ryan Oliver Contact Info: 800-289-8379 x 13/ Contact Name: Alex Hayes Contact Info: 877-614-5076/[email protected] [email protected] Contact Info: 01132 370293/alex@vision- Website: www.zensah.com Website: www.terrybicycles.com 2000.co.uk When ordering online, type "IPMBA30". Contact Ginny via email for pro deal form. Website: www.v2k.co.uk Email contact details and IPMBA membership number. ZOGICS LLC TIMEX WATCH CORPORATION Product: Citrawipe Degreasing Hand Wipes Product: All Timex Products VOLCANIC BICYCLES Cost to Members: 25-50% of MSRP Cost to Members: 33% off MSRP Product: Bikes, Accessories, Outdoor & Contact Name: Paul LeBlanc Contact Name: Bill Paine Camping Gear Contact Info: 888-623-0088/413-235-0007 Contact Info: 215-335-9218/[email protected] Cost to Members: Avg. 25% off MSRP Website: www.zogics.com Website: www.timex.com Contact Name: Eric Kackley Contact for public safety special order form. Contact Info: 360-943-8613/ TUFFRHINO SAFETY SUPPLY [email protected] ZOIC CLOTHING Product: Safety Gear, Hi-Viz Apparel, Cooling Website: www.volcanicbikes.com Product: Cycling Apparel Products Cost to Members: 30% off Retail Cost to Members: 10% off WTB Contact Name: Eric Swenson Contact Name: Jennifer Reich/Lori Liszner Product: Tires, Saddles, Pedals, Wheel Parts Contact Info: 866-355-9642/[email protected] Contact Info: 866-922-4488/ Cost to Members: 15% off Wholesale Prices Website: www.zoic.com [email protected] Contact Name: Chris Schierholtz Website: www.tuffrhino.com Contact Info: 415-389-5040/[email protected] Use Coupon Code IPMBA at checkout. Website: www.wtb.com

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

Cycle-Force UK Rapid Response Bike Charles Beral Ed Collins ++44(0)1344 862550 330-283-0062 [email protected] [email protected] www.cycle-force.co.uk www.rrbike.com Cycle Source Group R & B Fabrications Peter Carey David Belton 515-232-0277 419-594-2743/800-553-1911 [email protected] [email protected] www.swbikes.com www.rbfab.com

Mocean Trek Bicycle Corporation Bill Levitt Stefan Downing 949-646-1701 800-313-8735 x 4911 [email protected] [email protected] www.mocean.net www.trekbikes.com Police Bike Store Volcanic Bicycles Michael Espejo Eric Kackley 309-797-9028 360-943-8613 [email protected] [email protected] www.policebikestore.com www.volcanicbikes.com No express or implied endorsements are being made by IPMBA for any product, service, program, or organization.

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IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 17, NO. 1 19 Cover Story Cops on Bikes Snare Seat Belt ScofflawsCover Story “They’re coming in like a production “I am p----- because I slid it down so I (Continued from page 1) line,” Maisano said. “Obviously, there’s could bend over to reach something on the The officer on the bike will ride up to the no shortage of people not wearing their floor,” said the woman who did not want stopped car, ask for their driver’s license seat belts.” to be identified. “I obey all the laws for all and then direct them to the waiting officer. Maisano said the biggest excuse he hears these years and this is the first time I've from drivers is the seat belts are ever gotten a ticket.” … drivers may be talking on uncomfortable. “And they think it’s their But a St. Clair Shores man, who would not their cell phones, eating, or right not to wear it, but it is the law,” he identify himself, said he was the one to listening to the radio when the said. blame, not the police. “I have no excuse. I should have worn it. I don’t like it, but I bike officer pulls up and spots A number of motorists grumbled at the infraction and the $65 fine – but no points can’t blame them for something I should them in the car without their on their driving record – that their have done.” inattention cost them. Clinton Township Police Chief Fred “I think this is a little ridiculous,” said Posavetz said he can understand why The officers have some of the tickets Ron Ramaut, 25, one of the drivers who drivers wouldn’t be happy with the written out ahead of time and merely add were ticketed. “But I don’t have my program. “The idea is to encourage in the offender’s name, driver license driver’s license on me and they’re not voluntary compliance for the safety of the number and other pertinent information. writing a ticket for that, so they did give motoring public. Seat belts save lives, Officer Tony Maisano, who developed the me a break.” period,” he said. concept along with Krutell, said drivers A 60-year-old woman complained because This article appeared in the August 2, 2007, may be talking on their cell phones, she was ticketed for having the seat belt edition of the Macomb Daily, Mount Clemens, eating, or listening to the radio when the fastened under her arm, which is the Michigan. bike officer pulls up and spots them in the improper way to have it connected. car without their seat belts fastened.

20 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2008 News from the UK News from the UK

Matt Langridge, PCI # 869 all officers who ride a bike. Some have and has also helped introduce it Thames Valley Police (UK) already passed and have been given back to other parts of the country. He Hello again from the their bikes. Those that have not are using is often seen out and about on east side of ‘The public transport or cars in the meantime.” his bike and finds it can be a Pond’! I start writing A tragic incident but, hopefully some great ice breaker with young this whilst recovering good will come of this as Police, people. “Often the kids see the from the traditional Ambulance and Fire Services accept the bike before the uniform and they overindulgence need for structured, role-specific training ask all sorts of questions about practiced during the for their cyclists. the kit we use,” he said. “It’s a Christmas Holiday. great way to break down barriers Fellow York 2005 Instructor Course As usual, I have done myself proud by and build trust with them.” graduate Kevin Rogerson of Northumbria piling on at least a couple of extra pounds Police has made the news. His team have Central Scotland Fire and Rescue of body fuel. All the more reason to get been successfully using bike patrol for Community Safety Officers are being out there and ride! three years. As a result, his Force has equipped with bikes for a six-month trial Christmas saw me on the receiving end of extended the use of bikes to other parts of as the next Fire Service to put bike a couple of cycling gifts, a nice new Kevin’s area. His local paper, the News officers out on Arson Prevention patrols. Torcx Spider work stand to make the Guardian, writes: The Falkirk Herald writes: maintenance of my own fleet easier, and a Sgt. Bob Rushbrooke, of Whitley Community safety officers from new set of SPD pedals for my 1990’s Bay neighbourhood team, Central Scotland Fire and steel framed rigid MTB, which I now use believes the bikes have become Rescue Service will be going out as a really foul weather commute/utility a vital tool in current police on bicycles to areas where there bike. tactics. “The idea is that it allows is a problem with fires being So, what’s happening over here at the officers to cover more ground deliberately started or malicious moment? and get into areas that are calls being made. Statistics The response of some Police Forces to the probably only show young death whilst on cycle patrol of PCSO accessible by foot or … hopefully some people are to Christopher Maclure has caused more bike”, he said. “They blame for most than a few people to voice their concerns also have a helmet- good will come of cases of wilful and dismay. These Forces have, in some mounted camera which this as Police, fire-raising and cases, put a freeze on the use of Cycle allows us to gather Ambulance and Fire senior Patrol, whilst in other cases, they have more evidence but management stopped ‘inexperienced’ cyclists from more importantly it Services accept the hope high using their bikes. In response Mary allows them to cover a need for structured, visibility patrols Maczkowiak, chairman of the Alderley much bigger area, with by officers on Edge parish council, said, “I found out in officers regularly doing role-specific training mountain bikes the summer that our PCSO wasn’t using 25 miles a shift and up for their cyclists. will reduce the her bike and they were all issued with to 4,000 miles a year. It problem. fantastic, top of the range bikes. Because is making sure that when patrols Firefighters will one person has been knocked off and are out there they can be able to talk to youngsters and killed they withdrew them and they all communicate with the public, highlight the dangers – loss of have to go on cycling proficiency tests they’re seen and they are still life, danger to property and risk which is totally unbelievable. Health and accessible. One big thing we to fire crews. The service is the safety is going absolutely mental in this have found is that we can get to first in Scotland to introduce the country. When officers crash police cars a job more quickly and quietly, community project, which will do all other drivers have revised intensive often offenders don’t know we run for six months before being tests?” have arrived and some give up reviewed, although it runs successfully down south. In September, Greater Manchester Police running as they know an officer imposed a cycling ban after the death of on a bike can catch them.” This is obviously a growing area of PCSO Maclure. Sgt. Julie Rafferty, of Before an officer can take to the use for Bike Patrol. Well done to all Cheshire Police, said: “The safety of streets on a bike, they have to involved! officers and staff is our first priority and complete a three-day training 9:00 p.m. on Friday 4th January 2008 we felt it was important to instil standards course which shows them how saw Bike Patrol hitting mainstream in cycling and that it was not enough just to ride over a variety of terrains, TV in the UK in the form of a feature- to have the basic cycling proficiency test riding tactically in different length comedy called – yep, you from junior school. The training is a situations and how to use the guessed it, Bike Patrol. The story is proper nationally-accredited programme bike to make an arrest. Kevin is about a team of misfit officers whose and is a pass and fail course. It applies to in charge of the training course (Continued on page 22)

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 17, NO. 1 21 News from the UK News from the UK (Continued from page 21) As I write this article, I am approaching we do it and to have met so many bosses put them on a bike team, the start of my last week as a full time dedicated individuals of a like mind. I probably as a joke or to get them to bike patrol officer. I soon start a new intend to keep up to date with quit. They are the target of scorn and role as an Intelligence Officer (I know, everything that goes on in the bike ridicule from their colleagues but, in a bit of an oxymoron, but I will say it patrol world and maintain my links with good comedy tradition, the team pulls before someone else does!). My new IPMBA. If you can put up with me, I together and the detractors end up job will involve getting out and about in will stay on as the UK Newshound. laughing on the other side of their faces. plain clothes so, rest assured, bikes will Good luck, ride safe, and have a happy This could be a double-edged sword for still play a part, though not as often. To 2008! bike patrols countrywide. We will have offset the lack of bike patrol mileage, to wait and see what the reaction is. I my daily commute has gone from a Ride safe, have not seen the programme yet, but nine mile return trip to at least 20 miles, Matt Langridge have recorded it to catch up with later. I depending on what route I use. There is will let you know my views once always a bright side! watched. On a side note, Charlie Irvine I feel privileged to have been involved reports that the actors were trained by in doing the work we do in the way that IPMBA Instructor Mike Surgett. Member News The Three Musketeers, Part I:

by Sjef Brouwers, PCI # 917 First Impression! Police Training Centre Mijkenbroek (Netherlands) t is already nearly a year ago that the “Three Musketeers” (as we were called!) from the south of I the Netherlands had the opportunity to come to you in the US. We had a great time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in April 2007. I promised Maureen to send her (and you all) a message. So here it is, a little late, but perhaps it will be first of maybe many to come! As I write this, 2008 is

already knocking at the door, so here we have to speed up to get everything finished for 2007. At Irvine. Charlie courtesy Photo the training centre, we work with about 15 police trainers to train about 1800 armed police officers. Charlie Irvine, PCI #752/ Together with Wout and Corne, I also train our ‘bikers’, at this time about 100 certified bikers. The EMSCI #143, of the results of the work they do is really great, so we can surely say that what we started in 2002 is a Metropolitan Police tremendous success! Department in London During our stay in the US, we were able to learn a lot reports a close encounter from the Survival Tactics and Riding Skills (STARS) with a motor vehicle. course. We were also very glad that we could show and explain (and maybe teach) you our way of training and “We were on patrol when selecting officers for this really great job. We think that the cctv operator saw a the most important rule during the training sessions is: vehicle that had been “Learning by Doing”, so that is what we did in our dealing. Three of us went workshops, Dutch Arrest Tactics and Dutch Bicycle to the location, at a set of Handling Skills. traffic lights. We cycled The Netherlands is a real bicycle country; everyone has through the traffic and caught up with him. I went

Photo courtesy Sjef Brouwers. at least one bike, or two, or five, like I do! But when you want to teach someone you selected, you start at the to the front of the car and beginning. We call our programme the BMS course (Basic Course Mountain Bike Surveillance). ordered him to stop. The And the beginning of everything is? Your first impression! Very important, because you only have other two then pulled open one chance to make that first impression. So it better be good! A clean and correct uniform, the driver and passenger polished shoes and a clean bike. But this is what we see a lot: an officer who stands still leaning doors and dived in!! The over his bike, talking to a ‘client’. Wrong, wrong, wrong! “You look like a pancake”, Corne would driver was so surprised he say! How can you react to anything that happens from that position? You cannot! So please let his foot off of the brake dismount every time you stop. And please dismount at the left side, so that all the sharp elements of and the car shot forward, the bike are at the side of your ‘client’. And while you are talking, your left hand holds the steerer, knocking me off my bike the right hand holds the saddle. Now you look as a real professional! And when possible, form a V and then running over it.” together, as shown in the photo. Greetings from a really cold Netherlands, and ride safely! Charlie was fortunate to escape without injury, Sjef was certified as an IPMBA Instructor in 2006. He and his colleagues, Corne Sprangers and Wout Hoeks, although his bike are looking forward to returning to the IPMBA Conference in 2009. Sjef can be reached at [email protected]. sustained a bit of damage.

22 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2008 Wiltshire Search and Rescue Member News by Adrian Edwards and Sean Caine Because the Savernake Forest is debris. The team were forced to dismount Wiltshire Search and Rescue (UK) predominately comprised of manmade on several occasions to search dense he advice and support we had woods, we had good fields of view into undergrowth but these efforts all proved T received during the Public Safety about 40 metres off the tracks, enhanced fruitless. Cycling seminar in London was still fresh by standing up on the pedals. The riders’ Upon returning to the ICP the bike team in our minds. The plans were beginning skills enabled us to ride across the sectors debriefed to the Search Controller and to take shape and the opinions of the by riding cross country down the forest took a well earned break before tackling sceptics were slowly beginning to change. runs; however, this blocked our angle bar- the next task, which was to search a series It had taken many months of research and mounted GPS coverage. Other problems of paths to the north of a public park work to convince people that searching encountered were communication leading to a motorway bridge. The team on mountain bikes was both effective and coverage; because of the distance covered quickly set about their search with a viable. All that was needed now was the and the density of the forest, we had to renewed sense of hope in finding the chance to demonstrate to the sceptics that revert to mobile phones. missing person. the police would agree to use the bike One point of interest to control and the team on a search. This time the paths were wide with few police was a house with a series of obstacles to We did not have to wait too long. The call outbuildings. On arrival we could de-brief avoid. It took was received one Saturday morning to that the house had been unoccupied for about fifteen assist Wiltshire Police in the search for a some time. We dismounted from the minutes to ride despondent male. The initial brief bikes and reverted to a normal foot patrol. the paths, and indicated that the missing person had Although we did not enter the building, upon reaching been reported missing on a previous we arranged to mark the entries though the motorway occasion and had been located near an the wood and escort the police in to do a bridge, the team area known as Savernake Forest. The follow-up search if necessary. This decided to SAR team was deployed in two areas: the opened our eyes to a potential new and conduct a foot team to Clouts Wood and the bike growing ability of the bike team – route- dismounted team to Savernake Forest. marking and short-distance vehicle search around The bike team then deployed to the escorting. the bridge to designated area where the size of the task The second search area presented us with check for any became apparent. How do you effectively a totally different set of challenges. signs of track. search 4500 acres of mixed woodland The task was to ride the perimeter of a None were with just one bike team? Clearly the team found. The

search area which included both roads Photo courtesy Adrian Edwards. were to face a baptism of fire. and tracks. The initial road was single team then Wiltshire SAR bike team It was decided to divide the forest into track climbing steadily over a vertical returned to the conducting a route and path search in the Savernake Forest. four sectors, each of which had many gain of about 30 meters. Despite the fact ICP, paths and tracks running through it. Each that the first search had been a hard ride dismounting on sector was to have the tracks searched by lasting more than four hours, the one several occasions to check dense areas of the team carrying out a “hasty route and team member who took part in both areas undergrowth. path” search. This involves riding the maintained a good pace throughout. Back at the ICP all the searchers were de- tracks whilst searching inwards a distance The climb was ridden at quite a steady briefed by the Search Controller and the of five meters. Where vision was pace with the team maintaining a good decision to abandon the search for the day restricted by foliage, the team would formation. When we came to the track, was taken by the Police Search Advisor. dismount and search on foot those areas however, we encountered whole new set So it was that Wiltshire Search and they identified as in need of more detailed of problems. The first part was relatively Rescue team had deployed its bike team examination. easy going, but then the track became a for the first time in support of Wiltshire The team checked their bikes, loaded very narrow, steep-sided gully, which Constabulary. All members of Wiltshire their kit, listened to their briefing and meant we would have to be very careful Search and Rescue are unpaid volunteers began to search. both how we rode it and how effectively who give their time freely to assist in the The bike team deployed with minimum we searched. The decision was taken that search for missing persons. numbers, but were still able to fulfil the one rider would ride the gully and the Adrian and Sean are both members of normal team tasks: Team Leader/Radio others would ride either side at the top of Wiltshire Search and Rescue, a lowland Operator, Navigator/Medic. The task was the banking. search team in England. The team is a to search the extremities of the search This proved to be both the most effective registered charity in the UK and more information can be found at areas. We were able to “route and path” and the safest as part way down, one rider the route out to our areas and feed back a www.wilsar.org.uk. Adrian can be reached at was forced to dismount and walk his bike [email protected] and Sean can be rough indication of what the ground was over a particularly hazardous series of reached at [email protected]. like to the control and foot search teams. obstacles. The remainder of the sector comprised narrow tracks with overhanging branches and ground level IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 17, NO. 1 23 Member News LAS Cycle Response Unit Heathrow Expands

by Gerard Robinson, EMSCI #177 London Ambulance Service (UK)

he 4th of October 2004 saw a breakthrough for the London Ambulance Service and Heathrow Airport. A trial was commenced in Heathrow’s T Terminal 4 that day, lasting for six months (so we thought!). Here we are three years later, and still going from strength to strength. Our bikes now cover the entire airport: Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4; all the interconnecting terminal roads and underpasses, England’s busiest coach and bus

station, Underground Stations at Terminal 4, Central, and Hatton Cross; the Hilton Robinson. Gerard courtesy Photo Hotel adjacent to Terminal 4, all terminal car parks, Heathrow’s express commuter service from London Paddington to Heathrow interconnecting with Terminal 4, andn all offices and retail units. We serve the staff of Heathrow, approximately 77,000 workers, and, of course, the passengers, which number in excess of 68,000,000 per year. The strength has gone from two riders in Terminal 4 – Gerard Robinson and Mick Hampson riding four days on and four days off – to a permanent fixture contracted to British Airports Authority (BAA), with 18 trained riders. March 2008 sees the opening of Heathrow’s Terminal 5. This will be the largest terminal building of the whole airport, due to the sheer size and its location in comparison to the other four terminal buildings. We have started to recruit and train an additional six riders who begin patrolling and responding to calls in early 2008. One Team One Airport will be really taking off! 2008 Conference Updates Kryptonite to Sponsor: Tackling Bike Theft Workshop The crime of bike theft is on the rise, and you can help fight it by attending the 18th Annual IPMBA Conference, April 24-26, 2008, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Internationally respected bicycle lock manufacturer Kryptonite will sponsor the Tackling Bike Theft workshop, which will be conducted by Constables Elizabeth Bouchard and Steve Forbes of the University of Guelph ( Ontario ) Police Department. This workshop will provide key information about bike theft as well as both enforcement and community-based strategies and initiatives – including education programs, loaner locks, bait bikes, and GPS – to help bring bike theft under control. A Kryptonite representative will demonstrate proper lock-up techniques utilizing various types of Kryptonite locks. For more information about the IPMBA Conference, visit http://www.ipmba.org/conferences.htm. For more information about Kryptonite Locks, visit www.krytonitelock.com or call 800-SAY LOCK (729-5625). Workshop Cancellation: Dignitary Protection Operations on Bicycles The workshop Dignitary Protection Operations on Bicycles, scheduled for Thursday, April 24, at 0915-1030, and Friday, April 25, at 1345-1500, has been cancelled. If you have registered for this workshop, please contact the IPMBA office at 410-744-2400 or [email protected] to change your schedule. IPMBA sincerely regrets the inconvenience. Workshop Description: Developing a Course of Fire for Police Cyclists This workshop is being offered on Thursday, April 24, 2008, from 1400-1645. The description was omitted from the IPMBA Conference registration packet mailed to all IPMBA members, but the workshop is included on the registration form. It is also included in the PDF (available on the website) and the online registration system. The purpose of this workshop is to assist IPMBA Police Cyclist Instructors in developing a bike-specific course of fire that can be incorporated into the Police Cyclist Course or offered as in-service training. Topics include: equipment, safety considerations, and range management. Participants will gain an understanding of how physiological factors can affect performance when stress and possible use of deadly force are combined. Each sequence to be discussed is designed to counter specific issues relating to patrol tactics. Upon completing this workshop, participants will be equipped to work with a firearms instructor to design a safe and effective course of fire for police cyclists. Presented by Adam Bernhardt, PCI and firearms instructor, New South Wales Police, Australia.

24 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2008 Toledo Police ‘Biker Boys’ on a Roll Member News

by Laren Weber, Toledo Blade Staff Writer A projected $10 million deficit in the Jones and Mr. Chears were each charged Toledo, Ohio city’s general fund this year prevented with two counts of aggravated robbery oledo police Chief Mike Navarre the city from hiring a new police class. and are being held in the Lucas County admitted he was reluctant at first And if the current uniformed roster of jail awaiting their trial at the end of this T to put officers on bicycles for 675 drops below 650, the chief said month in Lucas County Common Pleas nighttime patrols in crime-ridden areas mountain bike officers likely would Court. of the city. He was concerned about their return to patrolling the streets in vehicles safety and unsure how effective the to help respond to 911 calls. Chief “The only people patrols would be. Navarre said a possibility remains that a Now, the chief is worried the eight- police class will be hired in the latter half that are putting in for member unit he’s come to rely on will of 2008. have to park its bikes and patrol the city The U.S. Department of Justice reports this unit are people in vehicles to help deal with a decline in 45 percent of the nation’s police uniformed officers caused by an departments use bicycles as part of their that want to work.” impending budget crisis. enforcement, according to the Because of the physical demands of the “It’s a very difficult dilemma to face as International Police Mountain Bike job, Chief Navarre said it’s not easy to chief of police because I can’t forget Association. be selected. calls to service and response time, Toledo’s first bike patrol was a because that’s my No. 1 priority,” he community-oriented effort begun with “This is considered an elite group of said. “I have to make sure I have enough two officers in 1993. The group officers,” he said. The officers ride the resources dedicated to that task.” assembled in 2002 is the department’s whole shift, with an occasional break to first unit dedicated primarily to bicycle grab a snack or drink of water. They ride patrols. in all elements, except thunderstorms, and patrol in vehicles when the ground is The Dayton Police Department started a bicycle unit in 1988 and Cincinnati snow-covered. police have used bicycles since 1995. “You know what you’re getting [yourself ] into,” said Officer Kevin While the bike officers said they Dumas, who has been riding with the understand struggles within the unit since its inception. “The only people department to address the decrease in that are putting in for this unit are people officers, they can go places - such as vacant lots and small alleys - that patrol that want to work.” vehicles can’t easily maneuver through. Known on the street as the “biker boys,” Often times, the bike officers are unseen officers said there is a significant and unheard as they patrol dimly-lit difference in the amount of drug activity The unit’s seven officers and one streets. in the neighborhoods they patrol. Officer command officer target neighborhoods Dumas said when the bike unit first On Aug. 21, officers were patrolling near from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. in the central city began patrolling in October, 2002, they Batavia and Fulton streets about 9:40 that are known to have high drug and could raid the same drug house four or p.m. when they saw two masked men gang activity. Since its inception five five times a night and make arrests every approach two females. Police said years ago this month, officers on the time. Things have changed. “There’s George Jones, 31, of 615 Cherry Street mountain bike unit have arrested 7,441 definitely a decrease [in crime] wherever grabbed one woman and began pushing people, taken 75 guns off the street, and we go,” Officer Dumas said. “We know her head against a car and then searched confiscated $365,501 in cocaine, we’re affecting them.” marijuana, and cash. through her pockets. The other man, Julius Chears, 29, of 918 Michigan Ave., This article appeared in the September 7, “They’re able to do things that no other is accused of forcing another woman 2007, edition of the Toledo Blade. unit in the police department can do down in the yard at gunpoint and yelling because of the fact that they are on at her to give him everything she had. bicycles,” the chief said. “It offers a The bike unit approached the men tremendous tactical advantage.” without them noticing and ordered them In May, a labor-management committee to drop their weapons. Both suspects assessing the decline in uniformed attempted to run from the officers but officers recommended the chief disband were arrested. the mountain bike unit next year. It will “They never saw us coming,” said remain intact through next year but Officer Mike Schroeder, who has been “could be in jeopardy” in 2009, Chief with the unit for about a year. “We Navarre said. interrupt and surprise people constantly.”

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n Thursday, December 13, 2007, IPMBA member Brian Bobick of the Metropolitan O Police Department in Washington, DC, was hit by a teenager driving a stolen limousine. According to an article in the Washington Post, Bobick and his partner, Michael Architzel, were on bike patrol when the teen aimed the vehicle at Architzel and revved the engine. In a heroic act, Bobick pushed his partner out of harm’s way and was himself struck by the limousine. He suffered multiple facial fractures, including his nose, jaw and every other bone in his face. His mountain bike was broken in half. Brian was in the hospital for several weeks, some of that time in an induced coma, but fortunately, a CAT $29.95* scan revealed no brain damage. As of January 14, 2008, he was recovering at home and Paperback • 264 Pages • © 2008 scheduled for reconstructive facial surgery in March. The teenager was arrested the next day and reportedly told the detective that his intent was to kill Architzel. At the time of his From the International Police arrest, former D.C. Attorney General Linda Singer said she would seek the court’s Mountain Bike Association in needed. as copies extra ther, etc. Make permission to try the youth as an adult on a charge of assault with intent to murder while conjunction with Jones & armed with a deadly weapon. As of January 3, he was still charged as a juvenile, but Chief Bartlett Publishers comes the Cathy Lanier expected interim Attorney General Peter Nickles to continue to pursue adult newly released The Complete charges. IPMBA member Sgt. Mike Wear of the MPD reports that Brian is in good spirits Guide to Public Safety and greatly appreciates the many cards and letters of support he has received from IPMBA Cycling. members around the world.

The Complete Guide is the IPMBA Board Openings Announcement single most comprehensive source of in-depth information Three seats on the IPMBA Board of Directors will be up for election/re-election at the 2008 on starting a bike unit or IPMBA Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the official notice for those who may enhancing an established bike be interested in serving on the IPMBA Board. unit with tactical and technical In order to be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, you must hold current, active tips on everything from basic certification as an IPMBA Instructor. equipment needs to detailed According to the IPMBA By-Laws, Article 111, Section 5: Board Candidate, any qualified insights on policy, o significant spouse, supervisor, your by be “discovered” ce to member can become a candidate for the Board of Directors by: maintenance, training, legal a. Submitting a letter of interest to the Executive Director after the official notice and no issues, and much more. This later than 45 days prior to the first day of the Annual IPMBA Conference (last day to submit essential resource will guide letter and resume will be March 5, 2008). public safety personnel and b. A resume or C.V. must accompany the letter of interest. If a resume or C.V. is not agencies seeking to put the submitted, the candidate’s name will be deleted from the list of potential candidates. wheels of a public safety bike If you are interested in serving on the IPMBA Board, you may submit your letter of interest unit in motion! and resume to the Executive Director at any time before March 5, 2008. Please email your letter of interest and resume to [email protected]. You will be expected to address the Jones & Bartlett board during its pre-conference meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Publishers Toll free: (800) 832-0034

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26 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2008 IPMBA BOARD Real Training for Real Life Instructor Corner PRESIDENT Jim Bowell (’08) by Dr. Michael Stroberger CPO, CSS, CPP Troy FD ne of the most fundamental facts of our industry is that training is critical to success. In some cases, 19 E Race Street O training specifics are mandated by law; in others, common sense must prevail. In all cases, some Troy OH 45373 basic theories must be taken into account, if the process is to be effective, efficient and thorough. 937-335-5678 [email protected] In the initial stages of development, a training facilitator should identify any mandated aspect of the training program, based on prevailing law. In addition to this, a familiarity with the industry standards, VICE PRESIDENT formalized or otherwise, should also be pursued vigorously. Regardless of the specific legal David Hildebrand (’09) requirements and industry standards, some underlying threads must be present. Denton PD MAINTAIN INTEREST 601 E Hickory, Suite #E Denton TX 76205 Nothing undermines a training program more quickly than lack of attention. In order to maintain this 940-349-7956 attention, the chief security executive or facilitator should consider many aspects of the process. [email protected] • Are the trainees required to pass a certain examination at the end? • Are they aware of this? SECRETARY • How long are the trainees asked to sit in lectures, in each session? The proof of Jeff Brown (’08) • What is the average level of education and previous training of the Dayton PD training is 335 W Third Street trainees? Dayton OH 45402 • What is the average age and employment history of the trainees? almost as 937-333-1108 Once these types of questions have been considered, the facilitator must then [email protected] ask: What types of visual aids and methods of delivery are best suited to the valuable, in trainees, based on the above considerations? Training must be catered to the CONFERENCE COORDINATOR audience, if it is to be received well, and retained! Depending on the specific some cases Chris Davala (’08) Maryland State Police mix, some forms of delivery can greatly increase the attention span, providing 2765 N Salisbury Blvd the ability to move into more detailed topics. more Salisbury MD 21811 DEMONSTRATE APPLICATION TO DUTIES 410-641-3101 valuable, A trainee who is shown a technique, after being told that they are to perform [email protected] this technique on a daily/hourly/constant basis, is far more likely to memorize than the and retain the details of that technique. This serves to anchor the theory in daily TREASURER Kurt Feavel (’10) routine, and further maintains their interest in the topic. Keep the examples training UW Madison PD realistic, and use BRIEF accounts of proper, actual application, if available. 1429 Monroe Street Tell them the “WHY” of each technique, rather than just the “HOW.” itself. Madison WI 53711 608-262-4520 MAINTAIN REALISM [email protected] The worst possible thing in the training environment is to quote examples, or set expectations, which are unrealistic. This can be a liability issue, an effectiveness issue and a credibility issue. At some point, EDUCATION DIRECTOR most thorough and well designed programs will move outside of the traditional classroom setting. Once Charlie Summers (’10) this occurs, be it foot patrol simulations, the range, the practice mat or OTJ at the location in question, the Illinois State University PD most essential aspect of the training becomes realism. The trainee must be exposed not only to the 700 W. College “HOW” and “WHY” of the topic, they must experience these in the real world. As an example, if Normal IL 61761 training in defensive tactics, after the initial instruction, the trainee should encounter a reasonable level of 309-438-8631 force, and a dynamic opponent. The classic “Stand-still-while-I-choke-you” routine fails to teach the [email protected] trainee how to handle the less-than-ideal attacker. Unfortunately, that is exactly what they are most

likely to encounter. INDUSTRY LIAISON Ron Burkitt (’09) DOCUMENTATION IS CRITICAL Hilliard PD So, you’ve designed a program which meets the legal requirements, exceeds the industry standards, kept 3800 Municipal Way them on the edge of their seats in the classroom, cleverly fed them the background concepts behind their Hilliard OH 43206 duties, and then shocked them with an alarming level of realism in the final stages of training. Now 614-921-7269 what? Well, as they say in many fields “If it’s not in writing, it did not happen.” Make sure that you have [email protected] been documenting every step of the program, and each individual’s progress. The proof of training is almost as valuable, in some cases more valuable, than the training itself. Don’t let all of your efforts go EMS COORDINATOR Neil Blackington (’10) to waste! A well designed program is a joy to work with, from both sides of the training process. Keep Boston EMS this in mind, and you’ll train more thoroughly, with better retention and fulfill your obligations to your 767 Albany Street employer(s), fellow employees and trainees. Boston MA 02118 This article appeared in the January 2007 issue of Security Magazine, www.securitymagazine.com. 617-343-2367 [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Complete Guide Contributors Addendum Mitch Trujillo (’09) Boulder PD IPMBA would like to recognize Eddy Croissant, Tampa Police Department, and Steve 1805 33rd Street Denny, Franklin Fire Department, for their contributions to the Complete Guide to Boulder CO 80301 Public Safety Cycling. Their names were omitted from the list of contributors that 303-441-4488 ext 02744 [email protected] appears in the book, and IPMBA sincerely regrets the error.

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