0 / 6   Packet Pickup

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6:15 AM - 8:00 AM

During packet pickup in the Reg Area, welcome the riders, perform rider verification activities, pull packets sorted numerically, and communicate very general ride information.

1 / 20   WCARES HAM Radio Operators

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6:45 AM - 5:00 PM

This is a generic sign up for ham radio operators.

0 / 2   Start Line Staging @ Town Green

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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.

0 / 5   Aid Station #2 - Sardine Peak

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7:10 AM - 1:30 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). Rest stop times and exact location will be confirmed one week before the event. The rest stop team might have to pick up the supplies and equipment (pop up tent, tables, chairs and food) the day before or the morning of the event; an email with instructions will be sent the week before the event.Volunteers working at this rest stop are welcome to return to the Festival after the rest stop closes.

0 / 1   Aid Station #2 Lead - Sardine Peak

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7:10 AM - 1:30 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). Rest stop times and exact location will be confirmed one week before the event. The rest stop team might have to pick up the supplies and equipment (pop up tent, tables, chairs and food) the day before or the morning of the event; an email with instructions will be sent the week before the event.Volunteers working at this rest stop are welcome to return to the Festival after the rest stop closes.

0 / 8   Medical Response

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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.  

0 / 8   Aid Station #1 - Stampede

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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). Rest stop times and exact location will be confirmed one week before the event. The rest stop team might have to pick up the supplies and equipment (pop up tent, tables, chairs and food) the day before or the morning of the event; an email with instructions will be sent the week before the event.Volunteers working at this rest stop are welcome to return to the Festival after the rest stop closes. Shift hours include drive time from and to the venue. Set Up Time: 8:20 Drive Time from start: 40 min First Rider ETA: 8:50 (1st wave) & 10:00 (2nd wave)Last Rider ETA: 1:00 (2nd wave)Breakdown time: 1:30 Location: Stampede Dam & Dog Valley Rd. GPS Coordinates (to enter in Google Maps):  39.50681, -120.09198 Driving Directions

0 / 1   Aid Station #1 Lead - Stampede

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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). Rest stop times and exact location will be confirmed one week before the event. The rest stop team might have to pick up the supplies and equipment (pop up tent, tables, chairs and food) the day before or the morning of the event; an email with instructions will be sent the week before the event.Volunteers working at this rest stop are welcome to return to the Festival after the rest stop closes. Shift hours include drive time from and to the venue. Set Up Time: 8:20 Drive Time from start: 40 min First Rider ETA: 8:50 (1st wave) & 10:00 (2nd wave)Last Rider ETA: 1:00 (2nd wave)Breakdown time: 1:30 Location: Stampede Dam & Dog Valley Rd. GPS Coordinates (to enter in Google Maps): 39.50681, -120.09198 Driving Directions

0 / 5   Aid Station #4 - Boca Dam

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7:45 AM - 2:45 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). Rest stop times and exact location will be confirmed one week before the event. The rest stop team might have to pick up the supplies and equipment (pop up tent, tables, chairs and food) the day before or the morning of the event; an email with instructions will be sent the week before the event.Volunteers working at this rest stop are welcome to return to the Festival after the rest stop closes.

0 / 1   Aid Station #4 Lead - Boca Dam

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7:45 AM - 2:45 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). Rest stop times and exact location will be confirmed one week before the event. The rest stop team might have to pick up the supplies and equipment (pop up tent, tables, chairs and food) the day before or the morning of the event; an email with instructions will be sent the week before the event.Volunteers working at this rest stop are welcome to return to the Festival after the rest stop closes.

0 / 2   Stationary Marshal - Joerger Rd @ Riverview Sports Park

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7:45 AM - 8:15 AM

0 / 2   Stationary Marshal - Joerger Rd. @ Soaring Way (Roundabout)

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7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

0 / 5   Aid Station #3 - Smithneck Creek Park - Loyalton

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8:00 AM - 12:30 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). Rest stop times and exact location will be confirmed one week before the event. The rest stop team might have to pick up the supplies and equipment (pop up tent, tables, chairs and food) the day before or the morning of the event; an email with instructions will be sent the week before the event.Volunteers working at this rest stop are welcome to return to the Festival after the rest stop closes.

0 / 1   Aid Station #3 Lead - Smithneck Creek Park - Loyalton

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8:00 AM - 12:30 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). Rest stop times and exact location will be confirmed one week before the event. The rest stop team might have to pick up the supplies and equipment (pop up tent, tables, chairs and food) the day before or the morning of the event; an email with instructions will be sent the week before the event.Volunteers working at this rest stop are welcome to return to the Festival after the rest stop closes.

1 / 8   On Course Moto

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

0 / 5   On Course SAG

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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.

0 / 2   Stationary Marshal - Prosser Dam Rd. @ Hennessy Pass Rd. (Roundabout)

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8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

0 / 1   Stationary Marshal - Stampede Meadows Rd. @ Boca Rd. (Dam) Early Shift

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8:40 AM - 9:30 AM

0 / 2   Stationary Marshal - Glensire Rd. @ Truckee River Legacy Trail Head Morning Shift

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8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

0 / 1   Merchant Check-In

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9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Volunteers will assist Expo Manager with merchant (mostly sponsors) check-in, greeting merchants, helping them find their booth location and conveying general set-up protocol. Physical needs will include standing and sitting, using a hand truck, and circulating around the event site as needed. Reading and event map comprehension are also needed.

0 / 2   Bike Valet Attendant

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10:00 AM - 1:45 PM

Volunteers will be in charge of checking bikes into the Bike Valet. Duties include giving each rider a sticker that matches where they parked and giving direction on what to do next and where to go. Good customer service skills and ability to work well with others required.

0 / 1   Equipment Crew-Ops Support

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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.

0 / 2   Merchandise Booth

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10:00 AM - 1:45 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.

0 / 3   Beer Server

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11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Volunteers will serve beer. Preferred: Experienced food and beverage servers, since the job requires you to check IDs, pour and serve beer. Mandatory training will occur on-site at the beginning of each volunteer shift. Volunteers must be over 21, bring your ID to the event.  Sign-up early, this one goes fast!  

0 / 1   Finish Line Greeter

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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.

0 / 2   Stationary Marshal - Stampede Meadows Rd. @ Boca Rd. (Dam) Afternoon Shift

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11:15 AM - 3:00 PM

0 / 2   Stationary Marshal - Glenshire Rd. @ Truckee River Legacy Trail Head Afternoon Shift

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11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

0 / 2   Bike Valet Attendant

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1:45 PM - 5:30 PM

Volunteers will be in charge of checking bikes into the Bike Valet. Duties include giving each rider a sticker that matches where they parked and giving direction on what to do next and where to go. Good customer service skills and ability to work well with others required.

0 / 2   Merchandise Booth

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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.

0 / 3   Beer Server

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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Volunteers will serve beer. Preferred: Experienced food and beverage servers, since the job requires you to check IDs, pour and serve beer. Mandatory training will occur on-site at the beginning of each volunteer shift. Volunteers must be over 21, bring your ID to the event.  Sign-up early, this one goes fast!  

0 / 1   Finish Line Greeter

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2:00 PM - 5:00 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.

0 / 8   Clean Up/Tear Down

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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.