Mountain Bike Patrol is for mountain bikers who serve the outdoor recreation community with information, first aid, and minor bike repairs. As a trail patroller, you will provide first aid for both bikes and humans, CPR, and safety for the safe enjoyment of our local trails.

IMBA put together a list of patroller duties that covers what we do.

If you're interested in helping other trail users while riding and get some volunteer time in for the mountain bike community, you can join our mountain bike patrol group.

Our current territory consists of any Mid Penninsula Open Space Preserve mountain bike accessible trails and Santa Clara County Parks bike accessible trails. We are working with other land managers to assist with patrols in their areas as well.

In order to join the Mere Mortals Mountain Bike patrol group, you need to be First Aid and CPR certified, a member of IMBA's NMBP, and trained by the land manager you plan to work with. As a group, Mere Mortals is affiliated with IMBA's NMBP, and we receive a lot of benefits by working with them (including free tubes, clif bars, and access to their patrol forums).

NMBP members get free membership to Mere Mortals! All you have to do is include a copy of your NMBP card with the membership form and send it in.

What is required from me to patrol?

You need to be current on First Aid and CPR certification, be a member of IMBA's NMBP, attend the land manager's training, and let me (Anne aka Stripes) know that you want to do patrol with us.

If you need First Aid and CPR certification, Mere Mortals holds an occasional First Aid/CPR clinic done by Anne Aerobic. Otherwise, there are plenty of other First Aid and CPR trainers and resources

There is no hourly requirement currently, but on patrol we do require you carry the recommended tools and recommended first aid kit.

• First aid training and what first aid supplies to carry
• Mechanical skills and what tools to carry