Bikes, Bands and the Bay is possible because of great volunteers. In 2010 we're expanding our services. We need your help to make the event great for everyone. Take a few moments of time during your visit to Mathews to assist in a volunteer position.
There are perks too! Volunteers earn $5.00 Bike Virginia Bucks for each hour worked. Bike Virginia Bucks can be spent on future event registrations or on our merchandise.
Position |
Role Description |
Time Commitment |
Route Monitor/ Aids |
Assist riders along route by helping guide bike traffic, flagging in areas where hazards exist, and helping direct traffic flow at rest stops, lunches, etc… You can ride by bike to monitor assignment or take your own car.
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1-2 hours per monitor assignment on Saturday |
Bike Virginia Store |
Assist in arranging and selling merchandise. Pack and unpack merchandise.
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2-3 hours Store open 3-8 Friday 2:00-5:00 Saturday
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Registration |
Provide registration materials to arriving cyclists. Receive rider waivers. Distribute rider materials such as wrist bands, jerseys, luggage tags.
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2-4 hours 3:00-8:30pm Friday and 6:30-10:00am Saturday |
Lunch |
Assist in making lunch a pleasant experience. Help park bikes, direct cyclists, etc… |
10:30-2:30 Saturday |
Parking |
Guide guests to appropriate parking locations. Assist in traffic control at tent city and off-site parking locations.
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2-4 hours Parking begins at Friday at 2:00pm and concludes at 8:00pm. Saturday hours 6:30am-9:00am |
Tent city |
Assist with hanging signs, maintaining water station, directing guests, and general tasks to keep tent city functioning well. Assist with sign removal, lost and found searches, equipment pick-up, etc…
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2-4 hours. Opportunities starting Friday at 2:00pm and concluding on Saturday at 4:00pm |
Family Fun Ride Support |
Lead or assist with 4 mile family fun ride on Saturday morning. Assist in monitoring route. Help with rest stop. |
8:00-11:00 Saturday |