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GMBP Member Information 


Please make sure your First Aid/CPR certifications are current and up to date.  
Adhere to the Rules of the Trail


Patrolling at an Event


Bike Repair Guidelines
Patrollers should be comfortable with basic bike repair tools and able to perform the following standard field repairs:
       
​          Chain repair                                                       
Derailleur adjustment
          Saddle adjustment                                             Brake adjustment
          Head set adjustment                                          Basic spoke and wheel repair

Legal Issues
Performing mechanical repair on another person's bike could lead to legal action if that person were to injure themselves as a result of a patrol member's actions. It is preferable to supply the rider with tools and advice to fix his/her own bike. This way the patrol member is not liable for injury as a result of the repair. In addition, the rider will learn how to do the repair himself/herself. 
Tool/Spare Parts Kit Contents 
It is suggested that patrollers carry and be familiar with the following tools:
          Multi tool
          Chain tool (chain breaker)
          Hex key set (Allen wrenches)
          Phillip's head & flat head screwdriver
          Adjustable wrench (small)
          Spoke wrench
          Tire levers (2-3)
Pump 
Patch kits
Tubes 
Duct tape (small roll)
Zip ties
Cables (shifter/brake)
Tire boot for ripped tire
First Aid Pack Contents 
Most patrollers wear some type of pack such as a large capacity hydration pack (i.e. Camelbak) which can be used to carry first aid supplies, tools and tubes. It is recommended that patrol members carry the following first aid items: 
          Rubber gloves (2 pr)   
          Cravats (5)
          Glucose tablets
          Safety pins (10) 

          Adhesive bandages (12)
          Knife (Swiss Army-type)*
          Kling (4 rolls)
          A way to record the incident
Small notebook*
Ice pack
4" x 4" bandages (12)
Incident report sheets*
Bug repellent*
5" x 9" bandages (2)
Trauma scissors
Adhesive tape
Pocket mask
Trail maps (10)
SAM splint1-4 oz. 
4-oz. tube antibiotic creme
4-oz. bottle sunscreen
Antiseptic towelettes
Ace bandage

* Items are not necessarily first aid specific, but should be carried by patrollers.
Note: Medication, lotions, bug repellents, salves, etc. should only be provided, never applied by the patroller.

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