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Starting an NMBP Group
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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
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The Value of a Patrol
• For a land manager– On-trail presence– Closer connection with trail users– Increased volunteer participation– Safer trails
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The Value of a Patrol
• For the environment– Better educated trail users– Frequent trail inspection– Greater volunteer involvement
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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Patrolling is Fun!