Coach Jeff just mentioned the tragic news that a rollerskier was struck and killed in Fort Fairfield by a driver.
Safety is REALLY important -- here are some important safety tips courtesy of nensa-- if you roller ski, make sure you read the tips and do everything possible to be safe when on the roads.
1. Helmets required at all times.
2. Ski with traffic on the right side of the road.
3. Ski single file.
4. When skiing in a group the last person in the line calls "car back."
This is very important because skiers further up the line probably won't hear a car
coming due to the noise generated by the group.
5. Any time a car comes from the rear all skiers in a group or individuals
skiing alone cease skating step and double pole, ski classic, or stop
skiing all together and get as close to the edge of the pavement as possible. Do not
resume skate skiing until you are sure there is not another car coming from
behind.
6. Avoid skiing in large groups which make it difficult for cars to pass.
Spread out into several smaller groups.
7. Be particularly vigilant when a car is coming from behind and another
car or skier is approaching from in front. If necessary, step off the road
completely.
8. When you stop skiing, all skiers in group, including the coach, should get
entirely off the pavement.
9. Car drivers are much more familiar with bicycles on the road than roller
skiers. The more a skier acts like responsible bike rider with regard to
behavior, following rules of the road, and the space he or she occupies, the
more likely a car will pass safety, without incident. Few drivers can
relate to the amount of space that a roller skier takes up while skating.
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