Volunteer at the Sub-5 Ride for Parkinson's

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The seventh annual Sub-5 Ride for Parkinson’s in Hampshire, IL is a life-changing event for those seeking a physical challenge while supporting the Davis Phinney Foundation. Cyclists ride 100 miles in groups of 12 to 16 people on quiet, scenic, rural roads in an organized, timed effort to ride their fastest century ever. In the past five years, over 1,000 cyclists have raised $300,000 for Parkinson’s Disease research and support for those living with Parkinson’s Disease.

We need your help! The Sub-5 Ride for Parkinson’s presents a great opportunity for people who enjoy helping others and are willing to devote a few hours on Sunday, September 11, 2016 to ensure the safety of riders.

We need registration volunteers, course marshalls, SAG (support and gear) vechile drivers, and feed zone volunteers.

• Registration Volunteers

The Registration Volunteers should arrive at the main registration location by 6:00 AM. You will be issuing out our race-day packets to our riders! The packets are large clasp envelopes containing items such as a timing tag and some product samples. Attached to the outside of each ride packet is an important legal waiver that must be signed by the rider before taking possession of his/her packet.

Also at registration there will be cashier volunteers who are responsible for handling all cash, checks, Pay Pal credit cards payments & collection of all waivers.

• Course Marshalls

Course Marshals are responsible for monitoring traffic crossings at course intersections for the bike riders. All Course Marshals shall contact the Marshal Coordinator upon their arrival time at the Registration Booth to receive their instructions.

Course Marshals can drive vehicles to their designated location on the course (Remember to carry hats, sunscreen, chairs, umbrellas, water and other necessary supplies).

Assigned tasks include but are not limited to:

• Greet riders with warm smiles and encouragement.

• Carry Spare Route Sheets.

• Enforce or maintain course rules & bicycle etiquette towards vehicles and pedestrians along the course route.

• Critical: the course is open to vehicular traffic! When vehicles have the right-of-way at intersections (per the Rules of the Road), use the lollipop sign to instruct approaching riders to stop until vehicle traffic clears. If in doubt, err on the side of caution and stop the riders! Conversely, if the riders have the right of way (e.g. vehicle has a stop sign, riders do not), use lollipop sign to notify driver(s) to stop and hold until riders clear.

• SAG Vechile Drivers

A SAG vehicle operates out on the course and serves to pick up those who drop out. SAG drivers can facilitate repairs or to carry equipment/gear as necessary. SAG vehicles shall be equipped with water, first-aid kit, extra route sheets and floor pump. Spare tubes and basic bike tools are nice-to-have items, but not essential. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and a mobile phone.

• Feed Zone Volunte ers

Volunteers here will distribute fruit, beverage, energy food, water, etc. to riders as they approach the area. Volunteers should arrive on time as scheduled, meet at the designated food tent area and check in with the Food Zone Coordinator. Volunteers should make all efforts to greet riders with a warm smile and encouragement.

For more information visit our volunteer page on our website: http://www.sub5century.org/volunteer/