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!