5/18 Patapsco Valley State Park aMTB Ride - Volunteer

Catalyst Sports is excited to partner with Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park and Montgomery Parks and Rec to bring adaptive mountain biking to the McKeldin Area of PVSP. 

Join us as a Volunteer to help make an adaptive riders experience a success.

Volunteer Requirements:

- Support Riders should be comfortable riding on a variety of terrain for at least 5 miles and must be able to keep up with athletes on adaptive (e-powered) mountain bikes maintaining a safe steady pace

-Volunteers must be age 13+ 

- Minors Riding a bike must have completed mountain bike training  

- Support Riders and Companion Riders should bring their own mountain bike. 

Volunteer Roles - please read carefully!

NEW Support Rider: Attend New Volunteer Orientation. Ride alongside participants, provide encouragement and trail assistance. Not responsible for setup or instruction

Returning Support Rider: Help participants get set up on their adaptive mountain bike. Ride alongside participants and provide basic skills instruction and practice

Athlete Support: Volunteer who is NOT riding a bike. Attend New Volunteer Orientation. Duties MAY include: set up, bike fitting, mechanics, helping athletes on/off bikes, managing equipment, assisting with basic skills instruction. Help with breaking down equipment and cleaning up event

Registration Team: Checking participants in and providing information about aMTB during the event. Help with breaking down equipment and cleaning up event
💛  Companion Rider: Friend or family member riding alongside a participant

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 confident in your role.

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

Snacks and Water will be provided for all volunteers

Lunch is provided for full day volunteers

Returning Support Riders and Registration Team members do not need to attend the new volunteer orientation

NEW Support Ride Volunteers and Athlete Support: Please complete the online New Volunteer Training offered before the ride

Event Schedule

9:00 AM Park Opens / NEW Volunteers Arrive

9:15 AM NEW Volunteer Orientation

10:00 AM Welcome/Registration Team Orientation

10:15 AM Support Rider Logistics Briefing / Return Support Rider AM Volunteers & AM Adaptive Riders Arrive

10:30 AM Fit & Instruction for AM Adaptive Riders

11:00-12:30 Morning Ride

12:30-1:15 PM Lunch (Provided for Full Day Volunteers)

1:15 PM Support Rider Logistics Briefing / Return Support Rider PM Volunteers & PM Adaptive Riders Arrive

1:30-2:00 PM Fit & Instruction for PM Riders

2:00-3:30 PM Afternoon Ride

3:30-4:30 PM Wrap Up