New Partnership Announcement
First Aid for Life are pleased to announce that we are working in partnership with Stereosport Activ by Sterosport. Together, we seek to raise awareness of cycling first aid and the culture change required by cyclists. The partnership will promote safe cycling and equip cyclists with the knowledge, skills and first aid essentials to deal with any injuries that may occur when riding a bike. We are delighted to be partnering with Sterosport Activ to help develop their exciting new range of first aid products specifically designed for cyclists.
Sterosport Activ
Steroplast Healthcare are recognised as the leading British brand. With over 25 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, Steroplast Healthcare’s products are trusted and used by many healthcare professionals such as the NHS and the British Red Cross and are used in air ambulances. Steroplast wants to help cyclists, adventurers, hikers, and people who love family walks, stay safe. Their range of carefully curated first aid kits and bolt-ons have been designed to help keep you informed and safe whilst staying active outdoors.
“We know that more and more people are riding bikes which is fantastic for the health of the nation, the environment and the economy. Many cyclists still do not carry a first aid kit and often are not confident in how to treat injuries or what to do in an emergency. Together with First Aid for Life, we’re excited to create a safer cycling culture.”
– Andrew Watson, Head of Business Development – Sport at Steroplast Healthcare
First Aid for Life
First Aid for Life specialises in first aid for the cycling industry and have developed specific online first aid for cyclists’ courses. First Aid for Life does all the training for the London Cycling Campaign along with many other cycling organisations throughout the country.
The First Aid for Cyclists course is designed to give bike riders the theoretical knowledge needed to equip cyclists with the skills and knowledge to be able to help someone involved in a cycling accident.
STEROSPORT ACTIV HAVE ALSO ANNOUNCED A PARTNERSHIP WITH ROUND-THE-WORLD CYCLIST JOSH QUIGLEY AHEAD OF WORLD RECORD CYCLING ATTEMPT ON NORTH COAST 500
Josh Quigley, a Scottish round-the-world cyclist, was hit by a car at 70 mph while riding across America last year. He is making a comeback and aiming to set a new World Record for cycling the North Coast 500 route (NC500). The news comes as Josh reveals he is now fully rehabilitated from his life threatening-injuries and very definitely back in the saddle.
Josh’s big goal in 2020 was to recover from his injuries and get back to Texas to finish his round-the-world cycle. But the Coronavirus pandemic has prevented this and has forced him to find challenges closer to home—it was in this context that Josh decided to attempt the NC500 world record.
Josh will be aiming to set a new World Record for the fastest time to cycle around the North Coast of Scotland—a 516 mile route around the Scottish Highlands—which has gained popularity in recent years and is now ranked as one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges.
Sterosport Activ by Steroplast, manufacturers of specialist Bike First Aid kits are sponsors of Josh’s World Record Attempt. Manchester based, Sterosport Activ are passionate about changing the culture within cycling and encouraging more cyclists to carry first aid kits.
Josh is using his record-breaking attempt to raise money for the Texas hospital in which he received life-saving intensive care treatment and rehabilitation.
“Ever since my accident, I’ve wanted to do something to thank the hospital and staff at the Baylor Scott & White Medical Centre, in Temple, who saved my life,” explains Josh. “During the weeks I spent there, I underwent a series of surgical procedures to fix the long list of injuries I sustained. These included a traumatic brain injury, fractured skull, seven broken ribs, punctured lung and multiple fractures to my back and legs. I then embarked on a rigorous physiotherapy and rehabilitation plan and, just eleven weeks later, was back on my bike; determined to get back to my peak fitness levels and complete my challenge.”
About us
First Aid for Life provide award-winning first aid training tailored to your needs – Please visit our site and learn more about our practical and online courses. It is vital to keep your skills current and refreshed. We are currently providing essential training for individuals and groups across the UK. In addition, we have a great range of online courses. These are ideal as refreshers for regulated qualifications or as Appointed Person qualifications.
You can attend a fully regulated Practical or Online First Aid course to understand what to do in a medical emergency. Please visit https://firstaidforlife.org.uk or call 0208 675 4036 for more information about our courses.
First Aid for Life is a multi-award-winning, fully regulated first aid training provider. Our trainers are highly experienced medical, health and emergency services professionals who will tailor the training to your needs. Courses for groups or individuals at our venue or yours.
First Aid for life provides this information for guidance and it is not in any way a substitute for medical advice. First Aid for Life is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made, or actions taken on this information.
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