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.
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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.
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Count | Description |
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34414 | Miles Patrolled |
5212 | Hours Patrolled |
46 | 911 Calls (medical/safety emergency) |
145 | 311 Calls (trail maintenance) |
Medical Related Statistics
Count | Description |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
NEWSLETTERS
Bike Patrol's American River Parkway News
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Volume 5 Issue 3, July 2024​
Volume 5 Issue 1, January 2024
Volume 4 Issue 4, October 2023