9/27/26 Patapsco Valley State Park aMTB Clinic & Rides - VOLUNTEER

Please note: This is the RESCHEDULED adaptive mountain biking event from September 13th!

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

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 at least 13 years old

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

 - All NEW Volunteers MUST create a Catalyst membership FIRST  here and then come back to register for this event. Please complete the online New Volunteer Training offered before the ride

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: event set up, bike fitting, mechanics, helping athletes on/off bikes, managing equipment, assisting with basic skills instruction. Help break down equipment and clean up after the event

Registration Team: Checking participants in and providing information about aMTB during the event. Help break down equipment and clean up after the event

💛  Companion Rider: Friend or family member riding alongside an athlete

Things to Bring:

 - Working Mountain Bike and Helmet (if riding)

-  Water bottle/Hydration pack (We will have a refilling station)

-  Safety/Sunglasses and any other riding gear you need

 - Optional: Sunscreen, bug spray, camp chair

- If you register after September 9th, please bring your own lunch

Event Schedule

9:00 Patapsco Valley State Park Opens, Volunteer Registration opens

9:20 Volunteer Orientation Begins for ALL Volunteers

11:00 - 1:30 Adaptive Athletes Bike Fittings, Skill Clinics, and Rides

1:30 - 2:30  Lunch (provided for Athletes & Volunteers by MORE), Social Time, and Tear Down

Questions? Please email David@CatalystSports.org