Packet Pickup @ City Hall

6:15 AM - 9:00 AM

Meet near the start line at City Hall at 6500 Palma Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422. Head toward the Bike Monkey tent. You will collect signed waivers, hand out rider packets and t-shirts, and assist with any other registration needs. We will go over the packet pickup process before you start your shift. 

  WCARES HAM Radio Operators

6:45 AM - 5:00 PM

You must register with WCARES.  The Comm Boss for the event will coordinate your time and assignment. Please also sign up here to select your t-shirt size and to receive a meal voucher.

  Start Line Staging @ Town Green

7:00 AM - 8:20 AM

Volunteers will guide riders into staging areas. You'll be using strong communication skills to gently but firmly tell riders where they can and cannot go. Physical needs will include standing for 3+ hours. Wear comfortable close-toed shoes.

  Aid Station #2 - Yuba Pass

7:10 AM - 1:30 PM

Shift Description: Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks-- set-up, assembling snacks, keeping drinks stocked... generally just remaining flexible and available to make sure our riders get what they need (drink or food). Volunteers working at this rest stop are welcome to return to the Festival after the rest stop closes.  Shift Location: 39.61664, -120.49011. Drive Time from start: 47 min, Set Up Time: 9:15, First Rider ETA: 10:20, Last Rider ETA: 11:00am, Breakdown time: 11:00am

  Medical Response

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

The medical response team will provide basic first at at aid stations and on the trail. Note the shift is generic and the actual working time will likely be shorter. First Aid certification minimum and EMR or higher desired. Primary responsibility will be to assess and stabilize participants and determine if transport is recommended. Personnel will be assigned to an aid station or if mobility is available (moto, ebike, or bike) may be assigned to a route.  

  Aid Station #1 - Henness Pass

7:40 AM - 2:15 PM

Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks-- set-up, assembling snacks, keeping drinks stocked... generally just remaining flexible and available to make sure our riders get what they need (drink or food). Volunteers working at this rest stop are welcome to return to the festival after the rest stop closes. Shift Location: 39.49082, -120.28530 Set Up Time: 7:50am, Drive Time from start: 40 min, First Rider ETA: 8:40, Last Rider ETA: 9:40, Breakdown time: 9:40

  Aid Station #3 - Cottonwood / Bear Valley

7:45 AM - 2:45 PM

Shift Location: 39.55714, -120.23742 . Shift Description: Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks-- set-up, assembling snacks, keeping drinks stocked... generally just remaining flexible and available to make sure our riders get what they need (drink or food). Volunteers working at this rest stop are welcome to return to the Festival after the rest stop closes.  Set Up Time: 8:45am, Drive Time from start: 40 min, First Rider ETA: 9:45am, Last Rider ETA: 1:30pm, Breakdown time: 1:30pm

  Stationary Marshal - Joerger Rd @ Riverview Sports Park

7:45 AM - 8:15 AM

  Aid Station #4 - Loyalton

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Shift Location: 39.63411, -120.20144 Shift Description: Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks-- set-up, assembling snacks, keeping drinks stocked... generally just remaining flexible and available to make sure our riders get what they need (drink or food). Volunteers working at this rest stop are welcome to return to the Festival after the rest stop closes.  Set Up Time: 9:15am, Drive Time from start: 52 min, First Rider ETA: 10:00am, Last Rider ETA: 1:30pm, Breakdown time: 1:30pm

  On Course Moto

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  On Course SAG

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Volunteers will drive assigned sections of the course to provide assistance to distressed riders if needed, relay messages to riders, shuttle riders to rest stops and generally be eyes on the course. Personal vehicles will be used, and must be able to reliably transport bicycles. SAG volunteer qualifications and driving record will be evaluated by an event volunteer coordinator, and specific assignments will be arranged by the SAG coordinator. Strong SAG qualifications include being a mechanic, an EMT (both is great), or a HAM operator, and/or having previous event experience driving SAG. Mileage reimbursement.

  Stationary Marshal - Prosser Dam Rd. @ Hennessy Pass Rd. (Roundabout)

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

  Stationary Marshal - Stampede Meadows Rd. @ Boca Rd. (Dam) Early Shift

8:40 AM - 9:30 AM

  Stationary Marshal - Glensire Rd. @ Truckee River Legacy Trail Head Morning Shift

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

  Equipment Crew-Ops Support

10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Volunteers will move equipment and supplies around the event as required, assisting Festival staff with equipment needs and on-site vendor support. This is physically demanding work, includes light-lifting and ability to move freely around the event site. Reading and map comprehension are also required. Volunteers on this team will be based at the Volunteer HQ and will provide support throughout the Festival.

  Finish Line Greeter @ Market Street

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Volunteers will greet riders finishing the event, including alerting them on where to go next (drop off bikes at bike parking) and generally keeping the stream of riders moving smoothly through the finish area. You should be comfortable speaking assertively and corralling large groups of people.  Physical needs will include standing and circulating around the event site as needed.

  Stationary Marshal - Stampede Meadows Rd. @ Boca Rd. (Dam) Afternoon Shift

11:15 AM - 3:00 PM

  Stationary Marshal - Glenshire Rd. @ Truckee River Legacy Trail Head Afternoon Shift

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

  Equipment Crew-Ops Support

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Volunteers will move equipment and supplies around the event as required, assisting Festival staff with equipment needs and on-site vendor support. This is physically demanding work, includes light-lifting and ability to move freely around the event site. Reading and map comprehension are also required. Volunteers on this team will be based at the Volunteer HQ and will provide support throughout the Festival.

  Merchandise Booth

1:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Volunteers for the merchandise area should be prepared to interact with customers, and be knowledgeable about merchandise based on a day-of introduction. Friendliness, approachability and multi-tasking skills are very helpful. Physical needs will include standing & bending and light lifting.

  Clean Up/Tear Down

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Volunteers will help with various stages of tear down, including moving equipment and supplies onto trailers and trucks. Heavy lifting will be required. Please wear close-toed shoes and bring work gloves if you have some.