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ORGANIZATION: BIKE WALK CENTRAL FLORIDA INC

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The 9th Annual BIKE 5 rolls out Saturday, October 25-and we need your help to make it happen!

This signature event is more than just a ride-it’s a fundraiser that fuels Bike/Walk Central Florida’s year-round advocacy for safer streets and better biking and walking infrastructure across Central Florida.

We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to serve as ride leaders, sweeps, and event support. Whether you're guiding a group or helping behind the scenes, your time and energy directly support our mission to create a more connected, bike-friendly region.

BIKE 5 is unique because it has 5 starting locations to choose from. All locationsare in need of volunteers and ride leaders!Join the team and be part of the movement! The 2025 start locations are:

  • Orlando - Colonialtown Neighborhood Center (10-mi or 30-mile)
  • Winter Park - Mead Botanical Garden (10-mile or 30-mile)
  • Eatonville - Denton Johnson Community Center (30-mile)
  • Maitland - Maitland Community Park (30-mile)
  • Casselberry - Wirz Park (30-mile)

VOLUNTEER ROLES (Ride leaders, sweeps, city stop volunteers)

General Event Volunteers

Help with check-in, registration, snacks, water, setup, or breakdown at one of the 5 locations. Shifts are in 3-hour blocks-choose one or stay all day!

  • 6:00 am - 9:00 am
  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Ride Leaders & Sweeps

Ride Leaders guide groups of up to 15 riders, set the pace, and keep the group on course while making the ride fun, enjoyable, and safe. Sweeps ride at the back, supporting the group, encouraging riders, and making sure no one is left behind. We have groups at fast, moderate, and leisurely paces.

Ride Options & Start Times for Ride Leaders/Sweeps

30-mile "Bike 5 Cities" (starts at all 5 city locations):

  • Check-in: 7:00am | Departures:7:30 (staggered every 10 min)
  • Be Ride leader or sweep for one of the following Ride Types:
  • Fast - guiding experienced cyclists, minimal breaks
  • Moderate - steady pace, occasional stops
  • Leisurely - keeping it beginner-friendly, plenty of breaks

10-mile "Bike 5 Main Streets"(starts at Orlando & Winter Park only):

  • Check-in: 9:00am | Departures: 10:00am
  • Be a ride leader a sweep with a larger, leisurely pace group - keep it smooth and fun

Ride Leader Expectations

  • Attend one practice ride prior to the event
  • Use Ride with GPS app for navigation, which provides detailed cues and instructions, ensuring you have all the information you need to guide your group safely
  • Be aware of event protocols and SAG, provided by BWCF

After applying, Events Manager, Anna Strasshofer will contact you to discuss location preference.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support a great cause. We hope to see you there!

5 Shifts

  • Sat Oct 25, 2025 - 06:00 AM to 09:00 AM EST - Spots available: 10+
    General Event Volunteer - Morning Shift
  • Sat Oct 25, 2025 - 06:00 AM to 02:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Ride Leader or Sweep - Bike 5 Cities (30-mi)
  • Sat Oct 25, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    General Event Volunteer - Mid-Day Shift
  • Sat Oct 25, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    Ride Leader or Sweep - Bike 5 Main Streets (10-mi)
  • Sat Oct 25, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:00 AM EST - Spots available: 9
    General Event Volunteer - Afternoon Shift
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About BIKE WALK CENTRAL FLORIDA INC

Location:

100 E PINE STREET, STE 110-74, ORLANDO, FL 32801, US

Mission Statement

Bike/Walk Central Florida educates and advocates to make communities more walkable, bikeable, and rollable. We strive toward a connected and equitable transportation system that is safe and comfortable for all.

Description

Central Florida continues to be ranked one of the most dangerous places in the country for pedestrians and bicyclists by Smart Growth America’s 2021 Dangerous by Design report That’s why a group of community advocates said enough and formed Bike/Walk Central Florida (BWCF), a regional advocacy organization for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Since 2010, we have worked on behalf of local pedestrians and bicyclists to advocate for safe and convenient places for people to bike and walk regardless of where they live or where they need to go. Our founders and the Bike/Walk Central Florida Board recognizes that the streets are not equally safe for all. And, street safety is more than the number of traffic crashes. That’s why we work tirelessly to advocate for policies, programs, and infrastructure at a local level that is fair, accessible, and considers the unique circumstances impacting communities.

As a nonprofit, we rely on volunteers and donations from individuals, businesses and clubs and we hope you will support our work as we continue to provide the resources necessary for advocates, municipal leaders, engineers, planners, like-minded organizations and people just like you to create more bikeable, walkable and livable communities across Metro Orlando.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Sports & Recreation
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Sat Oct 25, 2025
06:00 AM - 03:00 PM
This opportunity has 5 shifts

WHERE

FL 32789

(28.5951,-81.35094)
 

DATE POSTED

June 18, 2025

SKILLS

  • Customer Service
  • People Skills
  • Bicycling

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Shifts are in 3-hour blocks—choose one or stay all day!
  • 100% Outdoors. Set-up and breakdown may require moving items that weigh 25 pounds or more.

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