CRAMBA Bike Patrol is recruiting for 2015!
Do you enjoy mountain biking in Michigan? Are you that person who always wants to help others? Always prepared? Want to get more involved with bettering the sport? Then the National Mountain Bike Patrol may be for you!WhenFirst Training is April 18th in Shelby Township. Contact bikepatrol@cramba.org for more information. Who Is IMBA National Mountain Bike Patrol?The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) NMBP exists as a non‐profit entity to maintain and develop mountain biking trail access, support relationships with land managers, and promote responsible mountain biking and outdoor recreation in Michigan.
What is the National Mountain Bike Patrol?A chapter of the National Mountain Bike Patrol is a volunteer mountain bike organization dedicated to promoting responsible riding and trail use on our public lands, providing assistance and education to trail users, and participating in this mission by riding our bikes. Our patrollers ride designated Township, City, County, State and U.S. Forest Service trails and provide simple, helpful assistance (such as giving directions to trail users, helping with minor mountain bike repairs, and educating riders about the rules of the trail). Patrollers report patrol activity via an easy web form after completing their rides.Our MissionThe mission of the Mountain Bike Patrol boils down to:
- Assist in medical and mechanical emergencies
- Educate trail users of proper etiquette
- Inform land managers, land owners and trail users of trail conditions through monitoring efforts
- Work with land managers to maintain and/or gain trail access for mountain bikers
- Offer volunteer services at outdoor races and events
If you are interested in joining or have questions please contact:Jeremy VerbekeCRAMBA Mountain Bike Patrol DirectorBikepatrol@cramba.org