27/02/2026
Looking forward to delivering this session.
Free first aid course for Bigfoot CC members. 24th March at 18:30 at Hayes Village Hall. Accidents and medical episodes can happen so make sure you know what to do in this two-hour course run by EMT First Aid. Please sign up early to book your place on the club forum (you'll need your wesbsite login) https://bigfootcc.co.uk/forums/topic/first-aid-course-24th-march-1830/
Training is practical and participants will be encouraged to practice essential skills being taught.
Topics include:
How to help someone unresponsive โ breathing or not breathing, plus placing a person in the recovery position and performing CPR โ with life-like dummies
Treatment of a heart attack
Treatment of bleeding and shock, including road rash
Treatment of Head injuries and fainting
Fractures, including a broken collarbone
Discussing hypoglycaemia (bonking), by an overstretched rider without the correct nutrients
Muscle cramps, mainly in the legs
Eye issues โ grit mainly
Numb fingers and toes (winter)
In fact, most medical emergencies that could happen when cycling.
Please wear suitable clothes as you will be practising on the floor.
The course is free to all Bigfoot CC members and is ideal for those members who have not attended the full course.