Starting an NMBP Group

The Value of a Patrol

• For a mountain bike community- A new way to volunteer- Access opportunities- Stronger relationship with land management - Good for mountain biking’s image

The Value of a Patrol

• For a land manager– On-trail presence– Closer connection with trail users– Increased volunteer participation– Safer trails

The Value of a Patrol

• For the environment– Better educated trail users– Frequent trail inspection– Greater volunteer involvement

What is a NMBP Group?

• Organization– The group is the primary liaison with land

management• Within the group, individuals are assigned roles:

– Director– Land Manager Liaison– Event Coordinator– Medical Specialist/Trainer– Treasurer– Fundraiser

What is a NMBP Group?

• Activity– Patrollers

• Non-Enforcement• Assist, educate, inform trail users• CPR/first aid certified• Mechanical assistance• Guidance• Local knowledge• Check for trail damage/hazards

– Ambassadors• Same tasks except no first aid• Easy to get started!

Success Stories

• Central Arizona Mountain Bike Patrol– Started Feb, 2008– 16 Patrollers in first year– Support from Mountain Bike Association of

Arizona, Tempe Bicycle Action Group– South Mountain Preserve — largest municipal

park in the U.S. (16,000 acres, 100 miles of trail)

– Recreational Trails Program– Freeriding

Success Stories

• Roanoke Valley Mountain Bike Patrol, VA– Started Apr, 2008– 20 Patrollers - EMS Recruits– $2,000 Support from Roanoke Parks, $450

from local bike shop– Patrols 660 acre park in town, looking to

expand

Patrolling is Fun!