Safety and Medical Attention

Medical Directors:
For the second year in a row, Salvador Villanueva, MD will be our Medical Director. Dr. Villanueva is the former President of the Puerto Rico Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians. The current President of this organization, Manuel A. Colon de la Noceda, MD will also be onboard as Assistant Medical Director. Both have successfully been part of the Lighthouse Cycling Tour in the past.

First Response Emergency Medical Services, Inc.:
Adding to the safety of our riders, our staff will also include Roberto C. Portela, MD, FAAEM. Dr. Portela is the Medical Director of First Response Emergency Medical Service (FREMS). FREMS is a volunteer based, non profit organization that has been providing rescue, first aid and medical emergency services for free to the residents of the San Juan Metropolitan Area. FREMS will once again provide medical emergency vehicles fully staffed with five more licensed medical doctors trained to take care of any medical emergency.

Puerto Rico Police Department:
The Puerto Rico Police Department has fully endorsed the Lighthouse Cycling Tour ’09 for the second year in a row. This coveted endorsement enhances the entire riding experience in Puerto Rico because for most riders it guarantees a constant pace the entire day, without having to stop at traffic lights or stop signs. Dozens of motorized police officers provide the “escorted feeling” ending with a full escort into Old San Juan that is befitting of one of the three great European professional cycling Tours