We ask you to read carefully the guidelines below: Safety & communication: the essentials for every Roller Bike Parade

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1 Dear staff members, We ask you to read carefully the guidelines below: Safety & communication: the essentials for every Roller Bike Parade Role distribution for the skating staff (partially applicable for the bikers) In front of the pick-up with the trailer: Members of the staff (familiarly called hare) should open the course and should block traffic at intersections along the route with help from the police. They need to be in a good physical condition as they must be able to catch up with the rest of the Roller Bike Parade fastly. Push back the members of the staff who are not in their place at the front towards the back of the trailer of the pick-up They are usually 3 and sometimes they are maximum 4 Behind the pick-up with the trailer: Two or three staff members keep the line and make sure that the other staffers who arrive at their height take over the relay of the hares. Its role is also to prevent that there are overflows (exceeding the pick-up) on behalf of the participants this for obvious reasons of safety. Prevents participants from grabbing or holding on to the trailer from the pick-up To remind to participants to keep off the sidewalks unless there is no other alternative Signals upcoming stops/direction changes with arm & hand signals Controls the speed of the procession throughout the parade with other staff members, especially during downhill races Give the start in agreement with the Chief of the Police to race downhill Slows down the parade always in agreement with the police when there is too much disparity in the parade, this to allow the staff members to secure all the crossroads asbl ARTDYNAMIK vzw Driesstreet 165, Brussel 1200 Brussel

2 In the middle of the parade: This is where the majority of the members of the staff must be located. The members of the staff relay each other at cross roads, offer their assistance to the police and signal to the participants on any obstacles (tram rails, grids,...) The members of the staff must systematically push the parade till the front after they have been redeemed. At the back of the parade: The staff members (turtles) in general are with 3 with the help of the police. His or her role is to encourage the last participants to narrow the gap with the people who precedes it and encourages those who can not achieve it to step in the bus. Its role is also to let people who take the bus wait, on the right of the road, because too often people wait on the left. Due to that the bus wastes time. Gather a maximum of people to make a single stop and not 3 on 10 meters. It will avoid a great loss of time because the bus must stop, open its doors then restart it takes time so to consider. The medical staff is under the responsibility of the doctor (Erard), the staff intervenes throughout the parade and takes its positions according to the course. CAUTION IMPORTANT REMINDER: Before each descent, if there is a downhill race, enough staff members must block the roads before participants can race down In the descents, medical staff members will be at places where there is the most risk of slips and falls, accompanied by a staff member. In case of accident, some instructions to respect: Make a buffer zone if there is a fall, and stay calm. Protect the victim and alert (or let someone prevent) the medical staff. Don t move an injured person. Wait for her/him to get up on his/her own, talk to him (What is your name? What day is it? What city are we in? Who is the Belgian king? etc.) to evaluate his state of consciousness and his orientation in time and space. Always comfort the victim, stay close to her, it will avoid anxiety. Staff members around an accident should secure the area by diverting the parade When falling in rollerblading, bike, contact by mobile the medical staff who will judge the seriousness of the situation. asbl ARTDYNAMIK vzw Driesstreet 165, Brussel 1200 Brussel

3 Members of the staff must at every RBP: Check his/her equipment for his own safety: the helmet, the lighting at the front and rear (red) of the helmet, the protections, the t-shirt to be easily recognized by the participants but also by the police. Arrive on time for the briefing. He (she) can not consume alcohol during the Roller Bike Parade He (she) has the essential role to ensure the safety of the participants by blocking the intersections. He (she) can not leave the crossroads without being relayed. WARNING! Important note for the skating staff: you must imperatively ensure the safety of the crossroads (even if the end of the parade in skating is already far!) And until the arrival of the staff by bike. At each intersection, place yourself ¾ in front of a stopped car so you can keep an eye on the participants and on the car traffic at the same time, and to prevent aggressive motorists to force the passage If a driver becomes aggressive, staff members should attempt to calm the situation with diplomacy and a smile. If the situation degenerates, he (she) must imperatively ask for help from the police or a member of the staff. Try to be relieved by another staff member to move on as soon as possible, catch up with the Roller Bike Parade Inform and support participants to prevent conflicts and accidents He (she) must collaborate closely with his colleagues of the medical staff, in order to facilitate their interventions in case of an accident; and also to ensure their safety and the safety of the injured during the arrival of the medical team. He (she) has to strengthen the team in the most delicate places. Point out risks, recommend wearing protective gear to participants and especially to children Show respect and kindness to the participants, have empathy. Skateboards, longboards and push scooters stay at the back of the parade. Remind those with baby carriages they must stay at the extreme right of the Roller Bike Parade route Avoid physical contact with pedestrians, cyclists, and above all never touch cars asbl ARTDYNAMIK vzw Driesstreet 165, Brussel 1200 Brussel

4 Always pass on the left. To overtake another, signal clearly, i.e. serrez à droite/i m on your right/post to your right or à droite s il vous plait/to your right, please but avoid yelling RIGHT! because the participants don t understand if they should post right or if you re passing on the right. Be sure to thank participants when passing: Here are some examples in French, Dutch and English: Serrez à droite, s il vous plait!/rechts houden, alstublieft!/move (post) right, please! Je passe à Gauche / Ik ga naar links/ I go to Left Merci!/Bedankt! Dank u!/thank you! Attention!/Opgepast!Pasop!/Watch out! Restez derrière la DJ Mobile, s il vous plait!/achter de DJ Mobile blijven alstublieft!/stay behind the DJ Mobile, please! Sur la rue s il vous plait (pas sur les trottoirs)/op de straat alstublieft (niet op de voetpaden)/stay on the road please (not the sidewalks) Attention, pavés!/opgepast, kasseien!/look out, brick road! Les lents à droite, les rapides à gauche/wie traag is naar rechts, wie snel is naar links aub./slow people to the right, fast to the left! You re not responsible for helping people safely descend downhill. If you elect to do so, it s your own responsibility. In case of communication problems with colleagues or in a dispute, you must appeal to the staff responsible (or his / her assistant) before any other action. He / she will then, if necessary, take the necessary measures to solve the problem. In case of communication problems with colleagues or in a dispute,, you must appeal to the staff responsible (or his / her assistant) before any other action. He / she will then, if necessary, take the necessary measures to solve the problem. Thank you for your attention. The coordinator of the Roller Bike Parade asbl ARTDYNAMIK vzw Driesstreet 165, Brussel 1200 Brussel

Some gestures to remember for the Staff members It is important that we all adopt a common gesture to understand us quickly and efficiently in the heat of our night action.

5 Some gestures to remember for the Staff members It is important that we all adopt a common gesture to understand us quickly and efficiently in the heat of our night action... the most common actions are: REQUEST FOR SUCCESSION The staff member already positioned must rotate his hands around each other. The same sign makes it possible to propose a replacement when arriving at an intersection.. «I ask to be changed by a staff member who arrives...» asbl ARTDYNAMIK vzw Rue Dries 165, Bruxelles 1200 Brussel

REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE HELP In case of need of other staff members, either for a replacement on a difficult intervention or to increase the number of staff members it is necessary to raise the arms by

6 REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE HELP In case of need of other staff members, either for a replacement on a difficult intervention or to increase the number of staff members it is necessary to raise the arms by crossing them. Eventually let yourself be heard by the voice (without distracting yourself and getting in panic). The arriving staff member(s) must then stop and see what to do. «I am in trouble. I am asking for immediate help...» asbl ARTDYNAMIK vzw Rue Dries 165, Bruxelles 1200 Brussel

7 BRAKING This sign indicates that the parade must slow down. From the front you indicate the point not to be exceeded; from behind, while roller skating, you signal that the parade must slow down (normally this sign should be taken up behind you by all participants of the WRBP) «I have to stop or stop the RBP participants, either because there is danger or because another staff member makes the sign in front of me...» asbl ARTDYNAMIK vzw Rue Dries 165, Bruxelles 1200 Brussel

INDICATION OF A DIFFICULT INDIVIDUAL If a vehicle or a pedestrian is difficult, the staff member in position must indicate this to the arriving staff member.

8 INDICATION OF A DIFFICULT INDIVIDUAL If a vehicle or a pedestrian is difficult, the staff member in position must indicate this to the arriving staff member. A discreet crossing of the arms down should be clear enough to be understood by others. «I will be changed by someone else. I discreetly indicate a difficult individual...» asbl ARTDYNAMIK vzw Rue Dries 165, Bruxelles 1200 Brussel

Parental Responsibilities

Parental Responsibilities Bicycle riding is a fun way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. To remain safe on Illinois roads, bicyclists must obey the same traffic safety laws that govern vehicle drivers. No amount of bicycle safety