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You don't have to ride a bike to help us out. As a matter of fact, we need volunteers just as much as we need bike riders. If mom is riding, we've got positions for dad and even kids. Remember the saying "many hands make easy work"? This is a perfect example of that. You can volunteer now by filling in the box at the bottom of this page.

Job

Description

Job date

Registration

  • Check in pre-registered riders
  • Register day-of riders
  • Distribute cue sheets
  • Distribute granola bars, etc
  • Distribute ride t-shirts
  • Start ride groups

Day of ride

Posted Ride Marshals
  • Post at designated intersections thru-out ride time
  • Assist riders at busy intersections
  • Alert traffic to riders
Day of ride
Longfellow Marshals
  • Direct parking
  • Be available for information re: bathrooms, lockers, etc.
Day of ride
SAG
  • Drive routes – able to pick up riders needing a ride
  • Sweep routes at end of day
  • Maintain communication with ride center at Longfellow
Day of ride
Water stop staff
  • Pick up supplies at Longfelllow
  • Be at designated water stops
  • Welcome riders on the route – distribute food, water, etc.
Day of ride
Post ride Registration
  • Check in riders as they return to Longfellow
  • Collect numbers from each rider as they return
Day of ride
Announcer
  • Ride start announcements
  • Chatter thru out day
Day of ride
Arrow routes
  • Post directions (signs or arrows on road) for each of the 4 routes (teams of 2-3 people per car/route – ideally done day before the ride, but weather may determine when this is done)
Week – 10 days prior to ride
Advertising
  • Place ride registration brochures and publicity in health clubs, bike shops
Starting 2-3 months prior to ride
First aid
  • Provide first aid assistance at Longfellow
Day of ride

To volunteer, just fill in the box below. Remember to include the following:

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