A Day With The BikePark Wales First Responder Team!

[@miathemalinoisgsdx1320]

Had to smile when he mentioned the guy doing a wheelie with a leg injury. Last run of the day about 6 years ago I messed up the entry step down in to pork belly and dislocated 4 ribs. Mates untangled me from the bike, rode it back the the van and drove 3 hours home. Never even considered needing any medical assistance. Many years before that I got high sided off my MX bike ata practice track and split my collar bone from end to end. It was first laps of the day and didnt have the heart to ruin my mates day by heading off to hospital so just sat in the van while he got his moneys worth. He was a non driver so I drove the 1.5 hour drive home while he changed gears.

[@TheRideCompanion]

Holy!!! Hahaha top mate

[@miathemalinoisgsdx1320]

@@TheRideCompanion come to think of it Ive had quite few crash incidents over the years where ive made my own way to hospital. The 2 I mentioned, plus broken wrists on 3 occasions, separated shoulder, knee cap split, and a punctured stomach from landing on a bar end. Only had road/track side treatment and an ambulance ride to hospital twice and they were only because I was out cold. Those were 2 of the incident where I broke a wrist too.

[@joshovki]

Their first responders are epic, so much knowledge between them. The amount of care is so much further than most trails can give

[@samradford123]

My mate blew his knee cap out yesterday and the lads were so helpful! Thanks lads!!

[@stephenwilkinson3247]

Was at BPW only last weekend and had a little off and gashed my little finger quite badly. The first responder guys were amazing made me feel more chilled and patched me up and off to the hospital for a couple of stitches. so thanks guys didn't want to meet them but I have now 🙂. keep up the great work !!!!

[@TheRideCompanion]

Ah man, hope you’re all good and it’s kinda nice you got to meet them! Haha

[@barrydonnelly4790]

absolutely brilliant stuff! Only thing I picked up on is the number to call on the tag you get to put on your bike that was mentioned. That's never been said to me when i checked in, probably on the ND, glad I watched!

[@TheRideCompanion]

Well now you know! Haha

[@diabolicalbigbob]

The first responders do an amazing job. Treated a friend of mine a few weeks ago with a neck injury. Unfortunately turns out he had broken his neck 😢 Has now had Surgery and is keen to get back to BPW as soon as he's able. Awesome video guys. Good to see you putting these boys in the spotlight.

[@thisis.Le0T]

i really enjoy the bikepark bts vids👌

[@TheRideCompanion]

Thanks Leo mate!

[@timgrant3742]

Having passed my LVL 3 Outdoor first aid I recognise some of the kit. I am part of a Kids mtb club down here in Somerset ( Exmoor). WE carry a bit of kit but nothing like the BPW crew. 1st Aid/Response can be stressful but there are so many simple things you can do to help the situation. BPW is a damned fine place and the whole effort that goes into it is marvellous. What a crew. Cheers Olly and Davi.

[@paulmurden7621]

This is fascinating. I was obviously aware there would be some sort of medical help but this is next level. I'm loving these bike park vids TRC.

[@Mtb_Nerd]

Well good, very interesting video. A good word to sum it up is ‘reassuring’ Me and friends are going for the first time this June and i definitely feel reassured after watching this.

[@jst88]

Fantastic and insightful. Really hope you do more of these.

[@Opd351]

this series is amazing. obviously please do Dyfi and eventually Whistler....

[@m4tt12]

Really interesting to compare what they have to what we use as first responders on a mine site. Pretty much all the same gear, we just don’t have to use it as frequently

[@diggagt3574]

Respect to the first responders. Not sure I could do the job. I had to help a lad off the trails at Antur Stiniog once. Someone had fashioned a sling for his arm, using his hoody. He was complaining it was 'pinching' so I tried to adjust it for him and realised it was a compound fracture. Didn't want to panic him so I just just, "I've done my best, but I think it's normal for it to pinch a bit".

[@cmouse_2]

We're down for the Women's social on Saturday and knowing that back up is there gives a little bit more confidence to try some tougher lines.

[@andyrogers747]

Loving the procedure details 💪 🔥 🤢

[@TheRideCompanion]

Crazy ain’t it!

[@WildBoxStudios]

Got to ride in that ATV in November...d'oh!!! Last run of the day, mega boosted a roller and lights out for me!! Luckily the pack of lads behind stopped and had phones to call medical and they must have been up within a few minutes as they arrived when I was just coming round! Loved the day there, not been on my bike since though!

[@Lizardking420]

Get back on it mate, don’t lose that bug!

[@Hiefi97]

Love the bikepark videos. Hopefully you can find a spot with less background noises for your next interview. Makes it so hard to understand for non native speakers :)

[@chrisbishopmtb4065]

I think I've been they're best customer 😂.. these guys are so important though fair play to them 👏

[@TheRideCompanion]

Haha sorry to hear it!

[@mitchwarren1600]

Reassuring was that lost word ! Statistics reveal a lot of hidden information. The question I’d ask riders is how much have you ridden prior coming to BPW great video subject 👌

[@Lizardking420]

The best free riding spot in wales🙏

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

this was incredibly interesting to me. i am a bit weird though.

[@TheRideCompanion]

So are we, that’s why we made the videos 😂

[@KP-ol3tc]

I wonder if you can leave emergency medication with the first responders when you come through like Asthma inhalers and such.

[@TheRideCompanion]

Prettt sure you can! For sure ask when you’re next at the park…

[@KP-ol3tc]

@@TheRideCompanion Good lookin out gents!

[@BRISTOLKETTLEBELLS]

Did he say 18 collarbones in a day?

[@chris4536]

Hendrick needs a mic!!

[@TheRideCompanion]

Slight sound issue in the cafe. Apologies but hopefully y’all still enjoy the ep!

[@stelit6525]

Who replies to these comments Davey Olly or a mystery person 🤙🏻

[@TheRideCompanion]

Could be all three!! This responder is Northern

[@stelit6525]

@@TheRideCompanion Davey you say Northern but I’m from Carlisle Proper Northerner lol 👍great job man

[@Michaelarvin71]

What its not live...So disappointed...LOL JK

[@TheRideCompanion]

Hahahaha

[@chomakk]

Just use What 3 words.....?

[@hendrikdesmet1624]

We do but markerposts and hill knowledge make life a lot easier when your phone signal drops out on half of the hill. And makes it so we can get to you much quicker than relying on what 3 words.

[@kevinhart1667]

Umm....ummm ummmm ummmm

[@TheRideCompanion]

Ummmmmmmm