Free Bike Helmets
Free bicycle helmets are given to children who need them at "First Saturday" patrol gatherings held each month.
Go to the Calendar below and click on the next First Saturday to see where and when it will occur.
Or, email americanriverbikepatrol@gmail.com to learn of the next event when helmet fitting will occur.
The helmets are provided as a public service by UC Davis Health, Injury and Violence Prevention and the American River Bike Patrol.
Our Mission
Our Mission: To assist users of recreational trails with emergency medical & bike repair assistance, directions, information about the trails & their Rules & Regulations and to support public lands agencies and their respective Rangers and Deputies with maintaining and improving public safety.
Established in 2020, the American River Bike Patrol (ARBP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. The patrol is a unit of the Mother Lode Region in the Far West Division of the National Ski Patrol (NSP), serving within the NSP’s National Bike Patrol.
Its 110 Bike Patrollers serve as trail ambassadors, helping trail users (walkers, runners, cyclists,
mountain bikers, e-boarders, skaters, equestrians, etc.) with trail etiquette, directions, first aid,
bike repairs and general assistance. As safety patrollers, they report trail maintenance and
security concerns.
Service Area
Service Area: Over 354 miles of bike paths and multi-use trails
● American River Parkway (Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail) - 23 miles of Class I bike path, Discovery Park to Hazel.
● Folsom Lake State Recreation Area - 95 miles of Class I and natural surface, multi-use trails
● Auburn State Recreation Area - 100 miles of Class I and natural surface, multi-use trails
● City of Roseville - 27 miles of Class I bike paths
● City of Sacramento - 72.3 miles of Class I bike paths
● El Dorado County (El Dorado Trail) - 37 miles of Class I bike path and natural surface multi-use trail
The ARBP has twice been named the best bike patrol in the nation. Its members have been recognized as among the nation’s elite bike patrollers and have received state and nationalawards for lifesaving.
Our 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, the 37-mile El Dorado Trail in El Dorado County, all Class I bike paths in Roseville in Placer County and Class I and natural surface trails in Folsom Lake and Auburn State Recreation Areas.
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 twice, 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.
Upcoming Events
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Sat., July 12, 10:00 a.m. - First Saturday, Black Miner’s Bar (Foothills Area) - Patrol announcements, First Aid and Zello comms training to precede Bike 1 Skills Day.
Sat., July 19, 7:30 a.m. - Great American Triathlon, Wm Pond Rec Area - Contact Rick Bollinger firetoy13@gmail.com.
Wed., July 23, 7 p.m. - Town Hall Meeting - This meeting is the patrol’s monthly general membership meeting. All members are invited to participate. Check Patrol Calendar for ZOOM link.
Sat., July 26, 7:30 a.m. - Margolis Quilting Fundraiser, 601 39th St., Sacramento. A few volunteers are needed. This fundraiser benefits the ARBP. Contact Jim Margolis jamadapa@att.net or Kathie Mahdavi, kwellman1@comcast.net.
Sat., Aug. 2, 10 a.m. - First Saturday (North Area). Bike 1 Skills Day to follow training.
Tues., Aug. 5, 3 to 5 p.m. - Customized First Aid Clinic, Occurs at Doc Jim Margolis’ residence, 601 39th St., Sacramento. To schedule this clinic, contact Doc Jim, jamadapa@att.net
Sun., Aug. 10, 9 and Noon - CPR Class - OFC candidates and renewals recommended
Tues., Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to noon - Customized Bike Clinic, Occurs at Rich Fowler residence, 7573 River Ranch Way, Sacramento. To schedule this clinic, contact Rich Fowler, richowlman@gmail.com.
Sun., Aug. 17, 8 a.m. - OFC Skills Day, La Familia Counseling Center, 3301 37th Ave. Sac
Tues., Sept. 2, 9 a.m. to noon - Customized Bike Clinic, Occurs at Rich Fowler residence, 7573 River Ranch Way, Sacramento. To schedule this clinic, contact Rich Fowler, richowlman@gmail.com.
Tues., Sept. 2, 3 to 5 p.m. - Customized First Aid Clinic, Occurs at Doc Jim Margolis’ residence, 601 39th St., Sacramento. To schedule this clinic, contact Doc Jim, jamadapa@att.net
Sat., Sept. 6, 10 a.m. - First Saturday (East Area). Bike 1 Skills Day to follow training.
Sat., Sept. 6, 6 p.m. - Far West Division Member Recognition Banquet, Midtown Marriott
Sat., Oct. 4, 10 a.m. - First Saturday (West Area)
Trail Etiquette and Safety
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.
2024 Bike Patrol Statistics
Following each patrol, Bike Patrollers submit shift reports. Here are 2024 highlights of those reports.
Count | Description |
|---|---|
39792 | Miles Patrolled |
5698 | Hours Patrolled |
67 | 911 Calls (medical/safety emergency) |
59 | 311 Calls (trail maintenance) |
Medical Related Statistics
Count | Description |
|---|---|
433 | Medical Assists, including |
26 | Cold Exposure |
44 | Dehydration |
49 | Blister |
37 | Lower Extremity Injury |
29 | Upper Extremity Injury |
0 | Cardiac |
1 | Bug Bite/Sting |
8 | Contusion |
22 | Heat Exposure/Stroke |
Mechanical Related Statistics
Count | Description |
|---|---|
467 | Mechanical Assists, including |
183 | Flat Tires |
56 | Chain |
207 | Air |
24 | Derailleur |
23 | Brake Adjustments |
31 | Seat Adjustments |
8 | Pedals |
14 | Wheels |
7 | Handlebars |
Other Trail Statistics
Count | Description |
|---|---|
2552 | Walking/Riding on wrong side of trail |
665 | Welfare check |
238 | Provide directions |
186 | No Helmet |
186 | Speeding |
108 | Dogs off leash |
25 | Assist Police/Fire |
86 | Unsafe behavior |
475 | Trash/litter |
66 | Blocked trail |
285 | Lifevest pickup |
156 | Water/electrolytes |
294 | Trail maintenance |
31 | Callbox issue |
23 | Rattlesnake |
40 | Hostile park user |
27 | Camp fire |
33 | Skateboard |
3 | Lost bike |
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