National EMS Memorial Bike Ride

Recently, there has been some confusion regarding which bike rides are affiliated with the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride. Currently the New York, Kentucky and Louisiana rides are the only ones that have been working with the Muddy Angels team.

Over the past year, the NEMSBR team has worked diligently in order to create a safe and enjoyable experience in which all are welcome. In addition to an awesome jersey, riders have the benefit of insurance and the peace of mind that a crack support team is watching over them during their journey.

While it would be nice to see some unity in EMS for a change, we don’t begrudge any group who wants to form their own ride. We do however feel a responsibility to our riders, potential riders and sponsors to clarify which are the official rides.

Any person or group who is interested in organizing an EMS Memorial Bike Ride in their area are encouraged to contact us and join us in our efforts to honor our fallen comrades.

Thanks!

The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride Board of Directors

Air Force veteran. Policeman. Bicycle medic. He’s seen it all – including a Lycra moment he wishes he hadn’t.

From Farmington to Idaho to Bahrain and back to Maine, Blaine Rackliff has been trained to respond to emergencies. Now a Wilton police officer, he also directs the NorthStar Bike Medic Team, a mobile group of 16 medics who work community events, able to quickly wheel to emergency calls that are often tough for ambulances to reach through the crowds.

Last year, the medic team worked the Sugarloaf marathon, the Wilton Blueberry Festival road race and the Rail Trail Road Race in Farmington, among other things, and hosted a series of bike safety events. They also – as a team – participated in the EMS Memorial Bike Ride, a 600-mile trek from New York City to Roanoke, Va., in honor of emergency medical service workers who have been injured on the job.

Read the Full Article: SunJournal.com – Face Time: Blaine Rackliff

FARMINGTON – Paramedic Allan Parsons, who was killed on the job in
Turner last July, will be remembered by local emergency medical
services personnel as they participate in a national bike ride in May.

The National EMS Memorial Bike Ride is a six-day, 600-mile trek from
New York City to Roanoke, Va., from May 17 to 23, NorthStar EMS team
leader Carl Blondell said. The event recognizes emergency medical
workers who have died.

The NorthStar bike team was formed for quicker response time to medical
needs in crowded areas where it’s hard to get an ambulance through, he
said. The team helps at area functions such as Farmington Fair,
Wilton’s Blueberry Festival, Rangeley’s July 4th celebration and more.
It also provides bike safety education to area schools, holds bike
rodeos and fits and sells bike helmets.

Read the full article: SunJournal.com – EMS bike team to honor worker killed in Turner