Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol
Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol is a service of Overland Mountain Bike Club. Some might even call it the soul of our organization, since DPMBP is where it all started.
Why Become a Patroller?
You love mountain biking and you care about helping other mountain biking enthusiasts to enjoy the trails as much as you do. Certified Mountain Bike Patrollers work to assist others on the trails in medical and or mechanical emergencies. You will have the opportunity to educate trail users of proper etiquette using IMBA's Rules of the Trail, maintain contact with local land agencies regarding trail conditions or incidents, and work side by side, ride by ride, with Outreach members on advocacy and trail work.
When you become a Certified Mountain Bike Patroller, you'll receive:
- That warm tingly sensation of knowing that you belong to a community of people who work to keep mountain biking alive and well in our region
- An excuse to get out and ride
- The opportunity to get out, get dirty, and give a little TLC to your favorite trails
- The opportunity to make sure trail-users are safe and have up-to-date info regarding trails
- The opportunity to communicate with Land Agencies about trail conditions/concerns
- The opportunity to meet once a month and talk about mountain biking
- Singletrack Social Invitations – Two group rides a week
- Up-to-date information about trail conditions/concerns
- Insider info on Club Events
- Bike Maintenance Clinics
- Skills Clinics
- Select Meetings at New Belgium Brewery
- The opportunity to earn club points to win valuable prizes and compete for the coveted Silver Sprocket Award
- Membership Pack including Overland Mountain Bike Club cycling socks, Diamond Peaks water bottle, and stickers
- Discounted patrol jerseys/vests
Requirements for Certified Patrol Members:
- Have a serviceable bike and wear a helmet
- Complete Red Cross Certified First Aid and CPR Training
- Complete "Good Host' Training with the City of Fort Collins and the USFS
- Complete Two Training Rides with another Certified Patroller
- Earn a minimum of 25 points to keep your membership current. (Points are earned by doing patrols, attending monthly meetings, attending events, etc. Racking up 25 points is easy. )
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age. (Families, however, may sign a waiver for their underage children to be out on patrol.)
- Demonstrate basic bicycle mechanic skills. (Change a flat, fix a broken chain, etc. Stuff that will help someone get back to the trailhead if necessary)
- Pay annual dues: $23 ONLINE or $20 in person by downloading the FORM
- Be a current member of the IMBA or the NATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE PATROL. NMBP has great benefits for members too.
