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Want To Join The National Mountain Bike Patrol?
If you like:
Riding your bike.
Helping other people.
Being involved in the management of your local trails.
Learning and sharpening such skills as outdoor first aid, trailside bike repair, off-road riding, and communication.
Then IMBA's National Mountain Bike Patrol is for you!
IMBA/NMBP Individual Membership
There are two mandatory requirements for membership in the National Mountain Bike Patrol:
Current certification in basic first aid and CPR.
Successful completion of any of the following courses:
A mountain bike patrol training course (taught by a local NMBP-affiliated group).
A volunteer host training program (taught by local land manager).
A ski area specific mountain bike patroller training (taught by a local ski area management or ski patrol).
IMBA/NMBP individual membership is $35 and includes IMBA membership and IMBA socks. We've also added a $50 NMBP supporting member level, which includes IMBA socks and a NMBP cap. Check out the full list of NMBP membership benefits. Please print out the NMBP Registration form (pdf). Complete and send to IMBA with payment, and a copy of your first aid/CPR certification.
What If There Isn't A NMBP Patrol Group In My Area?
Because many mountain bikers often ride alone, especially those who live and ride in sparsely populated areas, membership in a local patrol group is not a requirement for NMBP membership. However, NMBP members are strongly encouraged to join a local NMBP group if one exists, or consider starting one in their area. If not a member of a local patrol group, a patroller should still keep track of his or her volunteer hours. Registering as an official volunteer with local land management (as a Park Host, etc.) is a great way to promote the image of mountain bikers as responsible members of the trail community.
Patrol GroupIn order to affiliate your group with National Mountain Bike Patrol, the group must complete the Patrol Group Registration Form (pdf).
NMBP Benefits
Click here to learn about NMBP individual and Patrol group membership benefits.
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