Emergency services & accidents

Safety is part of the experience. This emergency plan will help you to remain calm and respond correctly and effectively in an emergency – whether you are riding a road bike, gravel bike or e-bike.

What to do in an emergency:

Stop. Secure. Gain an overview.
Get yourself and others out of the danger zone (road, bend, slope). Stay calm and think clearly.

Call the emergency services immediately.
In case of unconsciousness, severe bleeding, head injury, severe pain or uncertainty.

Emergency number Austria/EU: 112
Rescue / Emergency doctor: 144
Mountain rescue: 140

Rule of thumb: When in doubt, always call.

Tip: Save numbers in your mobile phone and keep them available offline.

Until help arrives

• Remain calm, leave the danger zone
• Do not move injured persons unnecessarily
• Apply pressure to stop bleeding
• Keep warm
• Provide as accurate a location as possible

A minor fall?

• Clean and cover wounds.
• Reduce stress.
• Stop the tour if in doubt.
• Consult a doctor if you have any complaints.

What else should you bear in mind?

Road bike
High speed! After every fall, check your head, shoulders and equipment. Do not continue riding if carbon fibre is damaged.

Gravel
Remote routes require self-organisation. Check your battery, reception and location sharing. Clean any grazes thoroughly.

Mühlviertel in general
Take weather changes seriously, plan return times, share your route when touring solo.

Best practice – our recommendation

• Save ICE contact details in your mobile phone
• Carry a first aid kit
• Charge your mobile phone & activate offline maps
• Save emergency numbers
• Respect your own limits

Velorama guideline – Arriving safely is more important than arriving.
Cancelling a ride is a wise decision.