Early in 2011 Topbike Tours approached Staying Alive Paramedical Services for an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that they could take on cycling tours in Europe. The Fred EasyPort, the lightest and smallest AED in the world was the ideal solution.
Topbike is a cycle tour company specialising in small group European Cycling Tours (Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, La Vuelta Espana as well as many lifestyle tours). Cyclists are cared for on the road with all rides well planned and fully supported.
Topbike’s decision to purchase the Staying Alive AED in 2011 was just an extension of their commitment to care for their clients.
‘Every year we take mostly men in their 40s and 50s overseas to ride the famous climbs in Europe. Statistically, the chance of cardiac incident amongst this group is quite high. The literature shows that, the application of an AED in that first 10 minutes following a cardiac incident can make the difference between life and death.
The purchase price is a small price to pay, when one day it might save the life of one of our clients, ourselves or our staff.’ Emma Colson – Topbike Tours.
‘I believe our company is setting what should one day be a mandatory standard for businesses such as ours. In my opinion, an AED should just be a compulsory part of any sporting first aid kit.’
Staying Alive congratulates Topbike Tours for their forward thinking and setting the benchmark for their industry.
