3/29 Fairland Regional Park aMTB Ride - Volunteer

03/29/2025 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM ET

Location

Fairland Regional Park
13820 Old Gunpowder Rd
Laurel, MD 20707

Description

Catalyst Sports is excited to partner with Prince George County Parks & Rec to bring adaptive mountain biking to Fairland Regional Park.  Join us as a Volunteer Support Rider to help make an adaptive riders experience a success.

 

Volunteer Tasks:

🚲 Support Rider – Ride alongside participants, providing encouragement and trail assistance.
🔧 Bike Fitting & Transfers – Help participants get set up on their adaptive mountain bike. (Particularly suited for therapists and non-riders who want to volunteer)
📣 Trail Support & Safety – Assist with basic instruction and ensure a smooth riding experience.

 

No prior adaptive experience is necessary—just a love for mountain biking and a willingness to help! Our team will provide training so you feel confortable in your role.

🙌 Be part of an unforgettable experience and help make mountain biking more accessible for all!

 

9:30 - 10:30 New Volunteer Training

10:30 - 11:00 Morning Session Bike Fittings

11:00 - 12:30 Morning Skills Session & Ride

12:30 - 1:30 Lunch

1:30 -2:00 Afternoon Session Bike Fittings

2:00 - 3:30 Afternoon Skills Session & Ride

 

Please email Marty@CatalystSports.org with any questions or concerns


Things to Bring:

-  Water bottle/Hydration Pack (Catalyst will have a refilling station)

-  Snacks/Energy Bars (optional)

-  Safety/Sunglasses

-  Closed Toe Shoes

- Camp Chair (optional)

- Bug spray/sunscreen (depending on the season and the weather)

- Returning Volunteers - Please bring/wear your MORE Adaptive Mountain Biking Volunteer T-shirt

     LUNCH IS PROVIDED.

Volunteer Requirements:

-Volunteers must be age 12+ and have completed adaptive mountain bike training.

-Ride Volunteers should bring own mountain bike. Anyone aged 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

- Ride Volunteers must be comfortable riding on a viriety of terrains for up to 5 miles twice in a day.

- Ride Volunteers must be able to keep up maintaining a safe steady group pace ("party pace").

-New Volunteers:  Please complete the online New Volunteer Training & Plan to attend New Volunteer Training offered before the ride

- Returning Volunteers have the option of skipping the new volunteer training. However, if you would like to continue to learn more and practice, feel free to attend this session ahead of the ride, or  pre-ride the trail (optional).