Hello all,
Our department is starting a bike unit (2 bikes). I am considering putting my name in the running for it, but I have some concerns. I can ride my own bike for some distance, 5-10 miles a day when I do ride it. But I have heard the IPMBA course is fairly rigorous and lots of guys get hurt in the course. I am not a young guy, been on the job for close to 14 years. I am not in the best of shape as I have had a few injuries over the years, including knee surgery and recovering from a herniated disc in my back. I can still do the job, I just don't want to take the spot from someone else if those might preclude me.
What exactly does the course entail? I don't want to put in for it and then have issues arise while in the class. Like I said, I have heard people get injured in the class so that is why I asking. I am not sure if the person who told me this was just blowing smoke or was telling the truth.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Our department is starting a bike unit (2 bikes). I am considering putting my name in the running for it, but I have some concerns. I can ride my own bike for some distance, 5-10 miles a day when I do ride it. But I have heard the IPMBA course is fairly rigorous and lots of guys get hurt in the course. I am not a young guy, been on the job for close to 14 years. I am not in the best of shape as I have had a few injuries over the years, including knee surgery and recovering from a herniated disc in my back. I can still do the job, I just don't want to take the spot from someone else if those might preclude me.
What exactly does the course entail? I don't want to put in for it and then have issues arise while in the class. Like I said, I have heard people get injured in the class so that is why I asking. I am not sure if the person who told me this was just blowing smoke or was telling the truth.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
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