How do you get help if you get hurt while cycling alone?
If you get hurt while cycling alone, first call 911 or have someone nearby call for help, then alert your loved ones to your location and condition. Before rides, tell someone your route and expected return time, share a live location link with a trusted Guardian who can follow your real-time location in any web browser, and set up an app that detects falls or long stops and raises an alert if you don't respond.
Step by step
01Tell someone your plan before you ride
Share your intended route, how long you'll be out, and when you expect to return. If something goes wrong and you can't contact them, they'll know to check on you.
02Share a live location link with a Guardian
Use an app like Holler to generate a live location link and send it to a trusted friend or family member. They can open it in any browser on their phone or computer and watch where you are in real time.
03Enable automatic alerts for falls and stops
Set up detection that watches for a fall or an unusually long stop. If the app senses something is wrong and you don't respond to a prompt, it alerts your Guardian to your location so they can act fast.
04Set up a fast way to call 911
Create a phone shortcut or keep emergency services on speed dial so you can reach help immediately if you're hurt and able to call. If you're not able to call, your Guardian can do it for you with your exact location.
Related questions
What should I do immediately after a cycling crash?
Stay as still as possible to avoid making injuries worse. If you're able, call 911 or have your Guardian call them on your behalf. If you set up the app before your ride, your Guardian will have already been alerted to your location and can provide your exact coordinates to emergency services.
Can my Guardian see my location if my phone gets damaged in a crash?
Location sharing typically works as long as your phone has power and signal. This is why telling someone your route before you leave is so important, as a backup. Emergency services can also use your phone's location data if you're able to call 911 or if your Guardian calls on your behalf.
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