The Austin Ridge Riders are happy to announce a re-launch of the Austin Mountain Bike Patrol (AMBP)! The purpose of the AMBP is to educate, assist, and inform riders on the trails.
Here are 5 great reasons to join us:
1. Ride your favorite trails and improve your skills
Like to ride Walnut Creek, Barton Creek Greenbelt, Lake Georgetown, Reimers Ranch, Pace Bend, or Slaughter Creek? Then help us patrol or lead rides on those trails!
2. Educate trail users about the rules of the trail, park policies, and routes
Do you know the Six Rules of the Trail?
1—Ride on open trails only
2—Leave no trace
3—Control your bike
4—Yield to others
5—Never scare animals
6—Plan ahead
3. Promote a positive image of mountain bikers with the general public and land management officials
Want to keep your favorite trails open? Help promote a good image of mountain biking and play an important role in keeping existing trails open by educating bikers on the importance of respecting the trail and other users. And help keep trails in good condition by working with trail stewards or land managers, and reporting trail problems or unsafe conditions. It’s a win-win situation!
4. Assist trail users with basic mechanical repairs
Can you fix a flat or a broken chain? Air up a shock? Adjust a pedal or brakes? You don’t have to be a mechanic to help!
5. Provide basic first aid for minor trail injuries
Like to help other people? Who knows, that injured rider on the trail could be your best friend!
Oh, yeah, and the Austin Ridge Riders will pay for the following items:
- first aid certification
- CPR certification
- IMBA patroller membership
- patroller jersey and socks
For more information, contact Carla at
arrambp@gmail.com.
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