We love our volunteers!
This ride would not be possible without the generous support of over 50 volunteers. If you're riding, please thank them! If you'd like to volunteer, THANK YOU! Please sign up at bikereg.com/tdb
Volunteer roles and responsibilities typically go something like this:
Registration
Registration volunteers assist with setting up the registration area, which includes tables, signs, bib numbers, safety pins, pens, and ride swag items which may includes t-shirts or other wearables. As runners arrive, volunteers will help runners retrieve their number from a list, get their bib number, distribute safety pins, and distribute appropriate swag items. After registration is complete, volunteers will clean up any remaining items and store them until they can be returned to the truck. Tables used for registration are often used for the post-ride party, and often re-arranged rather than put away.
Bag Check
Volunteers will help with checking in cyclists' bags in the Bag Check area. Before the ride, volunteers will help set up a secure area that is large enough to arrange many bags. Materials needed include bag tags, markers, and trash bags. Cyclists will be given a tag to write their bib number on which should be attached to their bag. Bag Check volunteers will take the bags and arrange them numerically so they can be easily found when the cyclists return. The bag check area must always be attended and secure.
Course Marshals
Course Marshals sometimes assist with setting up the signage and cones along the course before the ride. During the ride, course marshals direct the cyclists along the correct course and help ensure their safety by alerting other walkers, cyclists, and motorists. After the ride is complete, course marshals help clean up the signage, cones and any other materials along the course.
Water Stations
Water Station volunteers assist with setting up the water stations along the course before the ride starts. Water stations are equipped with tables, paper cups, gloves, water, and trash bags. Water should be pre-poured into cups (half-filled) before the cyclists arrive. After the last cyclists have passed, volunteers will help clean up all cups and trash place in garbage bags. All materials should be broken down and returned to the Start/Finish area.
Start/Finish Crew
Volunteers assigned to the start/finish area will assist with setting up the start/finish line banners, signage, cones and other materials. Volunteers will help cyclists line up for the ride and ensure the ride starts smoothly (with the assistance of the race director and staff). After the ride, volunteers will help clean up the start/finish area and load race equipment and materials into a truck.
