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Starting an NMBP Group

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

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Starting an NMBP Group

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  1. Starting an NMBP Group

  2. 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

  3. The Value of a Patrol • For a land manager • On-trail presence • Closer connection with trail users • Increased volunteer participation • Safer trails

  4. The Value of a Patrol • For the environment • Better educated trail users • Frequent trail inspection • Greater volunteer involvement

  5. 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

  6. 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!

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Patrolling is Fun!

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