Knoxville Fall Classic Double Century 2008

Volunteer Opportunities

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There are two primary functions of volunteers: staffing/stocking the rest stops; and driving SAG. We also can use help a day or two before the ride purchasing/organizing rest-stop supplies and the day after cleaing and packing gear and the like. One final service opportunity is in supporting the staff ride which will be held Septemberl 13th this year. The staff ride can be a long day, but in recent times we've done our best to share the load among several people so that you're not out there all day. For the staff ride we will have two shifts of SAG drivers. Last year we also had one or two people willing to just go and run a mini rest stop for us at the standard location. This was great for the riders and SAG drivers. We had over 30 people on our staff ride last year and it was quite an event. Although it was very fun to have so many on our staff ride, we will likely limit the staff ride to the first 35 people to sign up, so let me know early if you'd like to participate. We just can't put on 2 major rides, 2 weekends in a row.

Rest stops are open between 3 and 6 hours with the later rest stops being open longer as the riders get more spread out. The primary function of the rest stop workers is to assist riders as they come through. The fast riders tend to spend little, if any, time at the rest stops, with the time spent by riders increasing as the field moves through. The early rest stops can be a bit hectic at times, especially the first one. Each stop is well stocked with provisions that we have found to be appropriate at different points in the ride. Each rest stop will have a captain (are you interested?) and an assistant to provide direction to the group. The rest stops and related open times are listed below. The open times are correct. The closing times are estimates as the official close time is when the last rider departs. It generally takes two vehicles to stock each rest stop. If you would be willing to stop by the Quack house (Rory's house in Vacaville - about 15 minutes from Start/Finish) on the way and help transport supplies, please let me know what kind of vehicle you drive. And of course there is always stuff leftover (our goal is not to run out, and thus there is always extra) that needs transporting back to the Quack house when the rest stop closes. If you can help on the back end just let me know.

SAG drivers generally drive from early until late, although on occasion we have had people drive a part of the day. You need to be confident driving around cyclists. Most likely you will drive between 300 and 400 miles before the day is done. It is also helpful if you have a vehicle capable of carrying cyclists and their respective machines if they need to pull from the ride. SAG drivers do not generally bring riders back to Start/Finish, but rather typically carry riders that are pulling to the next rest-stop where we work out a way back to Start/Finish for them, most likely with rest stop workers when the rest stop closes.

Below you will find a list of basic opportunities. When you've decided what would work best for you, please fill out the volunteer request form.