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Volunteers

Volunteers Keep Us Moving!
The success of Bike MS depends on volunteers like you. We could not have this ride without you!

Each volunteer’s contribution -- large or small -- is critical to the success of the event.

Register today and become a volunteer.

Here are some examples of some of our volunteer opportunities. We hope you can join us May 1-2! 

If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Lee Kilborn. Some volunteer positions require a criminal and/or DMV background check.

  • Amateur Radio/HAM Operators: Provide communications during the ride. (Click here for more information)
  • Bike Check-In/Check-Out: Check in or check out bikes, organizing them by rider numbers and carefully storing them in lock-up areas. Moderate lifting is required.
  • Bike Loading Team: Pack, load and unload bikes to and from trucks. Moderate to heavy lifting is required for this work-intensive position.
  • Bike Medic: Registered rider who provides route medical assistance. (Click here for more information) 
  • Breakpoints/Lunch Stops: Set up, take down and man breakpoints and lunch stops.(Click here for more information) 
  • Bus Departure: Announce bus departures and answer bus schedule questions.
  • Expo: Set up, take down and provide general assistance at the Expo in Frisco.
  • Face Painter: Paint creative pictures on faces at festivity sites.
  • Finish Line Set Up & Tear Down: At Texas Motor Speedway and Sundance Square, load and unload supplies and equipment, including tables, tents, fencing, banners, scaffolding and signs. Moderate to heavy lifting may be required.
  • Food Service: Serve tasty food to hungry cyclists.
  • Hydration Station: Stock and serve water, soda and sports drinks to participants.
  • Information Booth: Answer general questions and distribute printed materials.
  • Luggage Team: Assist with luggage loading, storage and retrieval at Start Line, Overnight and Finish Line locations. Moderate to heavy lifting is required.
  • Motorcycle Marshal: Patrol the route, assist with Tour control, check well-being of riders, and respond to emergencies and traffic situations. (Click here for more information) 
  • Packet Pick-Up/Registration: Distribute rider packets, T-shirts and goodie bags to participants at Packet Pick-Ups.
  • Ride Marshal: Cyclists monitor route and give guidance on rider safety, etiquette and emergencies. (Click here for additional information).
  • Rovers: Assist as needed (check sites, troubleshoot problems, etc.).
  • SAG Drivers: Drive Support and Gear (SAG) vans. Moderate lifting may be required. (Click here for additional information).
  • Sick Puppies: This team of certified medical professionals (EMTs, paramedics and nurses) administers first aid during the ride. (Click here for more information) 
  • Supply Truck and Van Drivers: Drive, load and unload trucks and vans carrying supplies, ice and refrigerated items. Moderate to heavy lifting may be required. Drivers with commercial licenses preferred.
  • Team Photos: Assist photographers with team photos.
  • Volunteer Check-In: Check in volunteers at booth.