2019 Lime Connect Century Ride Volunteers

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Join Lime Connect on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 for the Lime Connect Century Ride presented by Bloomberg! This event will bring together passionate riders and supporters for a scenic ride across Northern Virginia for a great cause: forging a pathway to success in the corporate workplace for students and professionals - including veterans - with disabilities. Proceeds raised support Lime Connect’s Pathways Scholarship for college-bound high school seniors with disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Lime Connect Century Ride! Without the support of enthusiastic and caring volunteers like you, producing this event would not be possible. Volunteering is a fun way to help further Lime Connect’s cause, play in the outdoors, and spend time with friendly people.

Volunteers groups are welcome! It is a great opportunity for companies, community groups and other teams to bond and have fun while supporting a great cause. Volunteers are needed throughout the day and most shifts last 3-5 hours. All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and swag, all meals, and our sincerest thanks. More information is available at www.limeconnect.com/centuryride.

PRE-EVENT (FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST)

Course Marking on Bike along W&OD Rail Trail Segments

Two 2-person teams needed. Volunteers must be cyclists with bikes who are able to ride comfortably for 20-40 miles.

Responsibilities include riding a segment of the course and placing directional signage and arrows. Guidance, maps, and supplies will be provided.

Course Marking from Vehicle

Four 2-person teams needed. Team captain must provide vehicle.

Responsibilities include driving a segment of the course and placing directional signage and arrows. Guidance, maps, and supplies will be provided.

DAY OF (SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND)

Course Verification on Bike along W&OD Rail Trail Segments

Two 2-person teams needed for morning shifts. Volunteers must be cyclists who are able to ride comfortably for 20-40 miles.

On the morning of the event, before any riders enter the course, volunteers will be responsible for riding a segment of the course to ensure all course marking is in place and replacing any missing course marking. Guidance, maps, and supplies will be provided.

Course Verification from Vehicle

Two 2-person teams needed for morning shifts. Vehicle required for team captain.

On the morning of the event, before any riders enter the course, volunteers will be responsible for driving a segment of the course to ensure all course marking is in place and replacing any missing course marking. Guidance, maps, and supplies will be provided.

Parking

4-6 volunteers needed for morning shifts.

Responsibilities include directing vehicles where to park and greeting riders, directing riders to the staging area, and answering questions.

Check-In

8-10 volunteers needed for morning shifts.

Responsibilities include greeting and checking in riders, collecting and safeguarding rider keys and clothing, and monitoring bike rack area and ensure security of bikes.

Course Marshals

20 volunteers needed. Morning and afternoon shifts available.

Responsibilities include ensuring that riders stay on course and monitor rider safety at intersections.

Aid Station

32 volunteers needed. Morning and afternoon shifts available.

Responsibilities include distributing water, Gatorade, and snacks, directing riders to restrooms and mechanical support and monitoring the bike rack area to ensure security of bikes.

Course Monitoring SAG (support and gear)

Four 2-person teams needed. Morning and afternoon shifts available. Vehicle required for team captain.

Team responsibilities include monitoring a 10-20 mile segment of the course until that segment is clear, carrying first aid kit, hydration, and mechanical supplies, supporting riders in need, and communicating with ride management, as needed. Supplies will be provided. Team captain must provide a vehicle that can carry cooler, equipment, and at least two bikes and passengers. SAG teams may be asked to shuttle slower riders to aid stations, activate an emergency response if needed, and, after the segment is clear, SAG will demark their segment of the course.

Course Monitoring Safety Riders along W&OD Rail Trail Segments

Two 2-person teams needed. Morning and afternoon shifts available. Volunteers must be cyclists with bikes who are able to ride comfortably for 20-40 miles.

Course monitors will ride their bikes at their own pace on W&OD sections (non-emergency vehicles are prohibited on W&OD). Responsibilities include helping riders with light mechanical issues and carrying first aid kit, limited hydration/nutrition, and light mechanical support items for riders in need. Supplies will be provided. Monitors will activate the emergency response if needed and communicate with ride management as needed.After the segment is clear, course monitor riders will demark their segment of the course.

Post-Ride Food and Finish Zone

10-12 volunteers needed for afternoon shifts.

Responsibilities include distributing post-ride food and beverages, returning rider keys and clothing, and monitoring the bike rack area and to ensure the security of bikes.

Clean Up

4-6 volunteers needed for afternoon shifts.

Responsibilities include collecting and removing trash and recyclables and breaking down, cleaning, and storing equipment as needed.