AMERICAN RIVER BIKE PATROL

FOR THE AMERICAN RIVER PARKWAY, SACRAMENTO CA

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BIKE PATROL STORY

The Bike Patrollers of the all-volunteer American River Bike Patrol provide emergency bike repair, first aid and trail safety along the 32-mile Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail within the American River Parkway in Sacramento County and the 37-mile El Dorado Trail in El Dorado County.

They pride themselves in serving as trail ambassadors, helping trail users find their way and enjoy their trail experience safely. All have been certified in first aid, emergency bike repair and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Since its establishment in 2020, the Bike Patrol has received many national, state, regional and local honors including being named the finest bike patrol in the nation, having the finest patrol director and the finest bike patroller in the nation. It is an elite group that takes pride in excellence of service to all trail users.

To join the Bike Patrol, click "Join Patrol" above.

FREE KIDS BIKE HELMETS

Free helmets are given to children who need them at patrol gatherings held on the First Saturday of each month. In July, this will occur on July 13 at Wm Pond Rec Area (Call Box #13). To reserve helmets, email americanriverbikepatrol@gmail.com. The helmets are provided as a public service by UC Davis Health, Injury and Violence Prevention and the American River Bike Patrol.

CALENDAR

This calendar has patrol hours of its members as well as training days and other events. If the calendar events do not show in your browser, click here.

2023 Bike Patrol Statistics

Following each patrol, Bike Patrollers submit shift reports. Here are 2023 highlights of those reports.

Count	Description
34414	Miles Patrolled
5212	Hours Patrolled
46	911 Calls (medical/safety emergency)
145	311 Calls (trail maintenance)

Medical Related Statistics

Count	Description
955	Medical Assists, including
400	Cold Exposure
247	Dehydration
155	Blister
80	Lower Extremity Injury
11	Upper Extremity Injury
2	Cardiac
5	Bug Bite/Sting
5	Contusion
2	Heat Exposure/Stroke

Mechanical Related Statistics

Count	Description
134	Mechanical Assists, including
63	Flat Tires
28	Chain
27	Air
15	Derailleur
13	Brake Adjustments
4	Seat Adjustments
8	Pedals
4	Wheels
2	Handlebars

Other Trail Statistics

Count	Description
621	Walking/Riding on wrong side of trail
109	Welfare check
64	Provide directions
39	No Helmet
43	Speeding
35	Dogs off leash
18	Assist Police/Fire
18	Unsafe behavior
9	Trash/litter
9	Blocked trail
8	Lifevest pickup
8	Mental Illness
7	Water/electrolytes
7	Trail maintenance
3	Callbox issue
2	Rattlesnake
1	Hostile park user
1	Wildfire
1	Skateboard
1	Lost bike