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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.

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.
  • Area Manager: Leadership role overseeing the processes and volunteers for a particular area (i.e., bike compound, hydration, luggage area).
  • Bike Check-In/Check-Out: Check in/check out bikes, organizing them by rider numbers and carefully storing them in a secured area. Moderate lifting is required.
  • Bike Loading Team: 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 medical assistance along the route.
  • Breakpoints/Lunch Stops: Set up, take down and man breakpoints and lunch stops
  • Site Set Up & Tear Down: At the Start Line in Frisco, the Overnight site at Texas Motor Speedway and the Finish Line at Sundance Square: load and unload supplies and equipment, set up/take down fencing, banners, scaffolding and bike racks. 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.
  • Luggage Team: Assist with luggage loading, storage and retrieval at Start Line, Overnight and Finish Line locations. Moderate to heavy lifting is required.
  • Medical Team: This team of certified medical professionals (EMTs, paramedics and nurses) administers first aid at rest stops, lunch stops and main sites.
  • Motorcycle Marshal: Patrol the route, assist with Tour control, check well-being of riders, and respond to emergencies and traffic situations.
  • Packet Pick-Up/Registration: Distribute rider packets, T-shirts and goodie bags to participants at Packet Pick-Ups and Expo.
  • Ride Marshal: Cyclists monitor route and give guidance on rider safety, etiquette and emergencies.
  • SAG Drivers: Drive Support and Gear (SAG) vans. Moderate lifting may be required.
  • Site Leaders: Oversee the Start Line, Overnight or Finish Line (maintain site, troubleshoot, assist staff).
  • 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.
  • Warehouse Team: Organize supplies, assist with inventory and load trucks the week prior to the event. Moderate to heavy lifting required.