VOLUNTEER!
Volunteering for the Night Ride is a great way to support the BTA and have a fun time.

90 volunteers are needed throughout the course for a wide variety of positions. Your support ensures a successful ride raising funds to support the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.

FREE RIDES AND MORE
Volunteering is just plain fun. But, as an extra added bonus, you get a t-shirt, entry to the finish line party, and all the doughnuts you can eat! Some positions even allow for you to also ride the course.

Check out the position descriptions below to see which ones allow you to ride. If it says Y, part that means you can ride a portion of the course. You'll be generally riding from your position to the finish line. You will get to ride at least four miles of the course and in most cases longer. Depending on your position, you may or may not pass open rest stops, but you are welcome to join us at the finish line for the party!

POSITIONS
Click on a position for further detail, and just call or e-mail us if you have further questions.

PACKET PICK UP - Friday FULL! Please choose a different position.

WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride pass and a t-shirt.

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteering out of the way so that the next day you can relax and enjoy Saturday, or enjoy the ride.

DETAILS:
Full training is provided. You will check in riders and give them their ride packets so that they do not have to wait in line the next day.

DISCO! REST STOP SET UP

WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and a free ride from here to the finish line.

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Set the scene for the dance party of the summer! After, you can choose to be a dancer or ride to the finish!

DETAILS:
You will help set up the disco rest stop by setting out food, tables, etc... If you want, you may stay and dance! If you're going to dance, outrageous costumes and the energy to dance are MUST! You may ride from here to the finish.

SET UP + REGISTRATION FULL! Please choose a different position.

WHAT YOU GET:
Volunteers who help at this shift will get a free t-shirt and ride once registration is closed.

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
See the event come together as we transform the train station into a huge event. Watch hoards of excited riders arrive.

DETAILS:
Help hang banners, erect canopies, unload the truck, set up tables and chairs, check in riders, give information, direct people, and other necessary tasks to get the event rolling.

We have seated and standing, lifting and non-lifting projects available for shy or outgoing people.

DISCO! REST STOP DANCERS FULL! Please choose a different position.


WHAT YOU GET:
Volunteers who help at this shift will get a free t-shirt and can ride to the finish line once the rest stop is clean.

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Boogie down! You get a chance to be a star while the riders take a break.

DETAILS:
Energetic people only who want to dance and work it! Creative, bold costumes are a must. Ride to the finish line once the area is clean.

FINISH LINE PARTY

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Eat all the doughnuts you can handle -seriously!

DETAILS:
Help serve doughnuts, welcome riders back, empty garbage, take down canopies, load the truck and generally put the event away. Can ride the entire course as long as you return in time.

COURSE MARSHALS

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get to see the riders in costume and cheer them on as they go. Riders are always very appreciative of course marshals. You can feel proud knowing you're keeping our riders safe.

DETAILS:
You will be stationed on course to direct riders through busy or confusing intersections. Meet at the Train Station for full directions then drive or bike yourself to your position (depending on how far it is). Let us know IN ADVANCE if you would like a position that is close enough to bike to, otherwise come with a car and you will need to transport yourself. A CELL PHONE IS REQUIRED.

BIKE-IN MOVIE REST STOP Shift 1 is FULL - Please choose Shift 2 (9:30pm - 12 am)

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get a second chance to see this year's Filmed by Bike movies!

DETAILS:
Help set up the rest stop, then watch Filmed by Bike movies as you make and serve popcorn. You can ride from here to the finish line.

MEDICAL RIDERS FULL! Please choose a different position.

WHAT YOU GET:
You get a free ride, and entry into the all-you-can-eat-doughnut feast!

REQUIRED:
To sign up for this position, you must be an RN, EMT, or MD and have current CPR certification, as well as bring a cell phone. We have basic ride-along medical kits or you may bring your own.

DETAILS:
Help ensure the safety of the riders by providing very basic medical support on the course. Call 911 for anything serious. Your role is to help riders feel safe and to comfort riders if they are having a medical situation.

RIDE ALONG MECHANICS

WHAT YOU GET:
You get a free ride and entry into the all-you-can-eat doughnut feast!

IMPORTANT:Ride along mechanics must have basic mechanical skills and be able to do on-the-spot basic repair. Mechanics bring their own basic tool kit, a cell phone and are proactive about providing support on course. We will provide a mechanic vest for you to wear on course so you are recognized as a mechanic.

ADMININSTRATIVE HELP FULL! Please choose a different position.

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteer work done before the ride so you can enjoy yourself the night of!

DETAILS:
Help make reminder phone calls to volunteers, pre-sort t-shirts, basically assist with any last minute administrative details.

RABBIT FULL! Please choose a different position.

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
You get et to see the course before everyone else and can enjoy the rest of the night once your work is complete!

DETAILS:
Check the course signage directly before the ride begins to ensure all signs are in place. We'll arm you with a course map, tape and extra signs. This person would ideally also be someone who helped mark the course so they know exactly how/where the signs should be.