Injuries in a 1-Day Recreational Cycling Tour: Bike New York

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“…Information about the epidemiology of injury and illness among participants in mass bicycling events is scant and comes from studies of events with distances longer than the Sydney mass cycling event. Serious injuries associated with participation in a 42-mile (67.59 kilometer) mass cycling event were uncommon, with only 5 injuries per 1,000 bicyclists, 95% of which were bruises and abrasions [13]. Data from long, multi-day bicycling tours indicate most injuries associated with participation are overuse injuries [14,15].…”

An Analysis of Patient Presentations at a 2-Day Mass-participation Cycling Event: The Ride to Conquer Cancer Case Series, 2010-2012

“…9,10,13,15 Reported PPRs vary extensively among studies, perhaps due to the different durations (ie, one to seven days), varying distances (ie, 50-500 miles), 9,10,[13][14][15] and ''off road'' components incorporated into some races. 9,10,13,14 Accordingly, medical planning for long-distance cycling events must provide care across the continuum ranging from basic treatment for nonacute injuries through to Advanced Life Support and stabilization of the critically injured. 9,10,13,14 Accordingly, medical planning for long-distance cycling events must provide care across the continuum ranging from basic treatment for nonacute injuries through to Advanced Life Support and stabilization of the critically injured.…”

Hazards of Bicycling: From Handlebars to Lightning

“…10 Each year in the United States, there are more than 500,000 emergency room visits because of bicycle accidents. [1][2][3]11 Of these, approximately 1300 are traffic-related bike accident deaths. Most bicycle deaths are due to head injuries.…”

“…Most bicycle deaths are due to head injuries. 2,3,11 More than half of these bicycle-related deaths occur in children from age 5 to 19 years. 12,13 It has been estimated that 50% or more of the head injuries could be prevented if cyclists wore helmets.…”