Volunteer for River Ride 2013

There are so many good reasons to volunteer for the Los Angeles River Ride.  First and foremost, you will be supporting all the bicycle advocacy work we do here at the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition.  The River Ride is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we couldn't do it without dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers!  You'll also receive a snazzy limited edition River Ride 2013 t-shirt, as well as an exclusive invitation to the Volunteer Thank You Party.  Plus, by volunteering you can snag a free ride.  Volunteer for a pre-production job and earn a free ride for yourself, or volunteer on the day-of and earn a free ride for a friend!  Email martin@la-bike.org to volunteer.

Pre Production

Goodie Bag Stuffing
When: Saturday, June 1st.  10am-2pm
Where: LACBC Offices 634 S. Spring St. Los Angeles 90014

Stuff participant goodie bags with sponsorship promotional materials and then stuff your face with pizza!

REI Wristband Pick Up
When: Saturday and Sunday, June 1st & 2nd.  9am-3pm
Where: Manhattan Beach, Arcadia and Huntington Beach on Saturday.  Santa Monica and Northridge on Sunday.

Pass out wristbands to pre-registered participants.  Register walk-ins.  Sign everyone up for an LACBC membership!

Truck Loading
When: Friday, June 7th.  8am-1pm
Where: Downtown LA

Pick up pit stop materials in Downtown, then deliver to a pit stop.  Truck or large car needed.

Route Marking
When: Saturday, June 8th.  9am-3pm
Where: Meet in Glendale or Long Beach.  Ride sections of the route.

Put up sign and arrows along the route.  Bicycle needed.  Glendale orientation on Saturday, June 1st.  Long Beach orientation on Sunday, June 2nd. 

Saturday Set Up
When: Saturday, June 8th.  1-5pm
Where: Autry Center, Griffith Park

Set up tables, tents, etc. the day before the ride.  Lunch provided!

Day of June 9th

Set Up and Registration
When: 5:30am-11am
Where: Autry Center and Long Beach

Set up the event area and register participants.

Route Check
When: 5am
Where: Sections of the route

Ride sections of the route early in the morning to check for any missing signs, obstacles, etc.

Parking Lot Attendants
When: 6am-11am
Where: Griffith Park parking lot and offsite parking lot

Guide participants to correct lots and then direct them towards the Autry Center.

Mid Day Logistics
When:  11am-3pm
Where: Autry Center

Move tables around, prepare food, set up raffle, bike valet, etc.  Switch everything to party mode for the returning riders!

Pit Stops
When:  7am-4pm
Where: Elysian Valley, Boyle Heights, Maywood, Paramount, Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach), El Dorado Park (Long Beach)

Great for groups!  Oversee the Pit Stop in shifts throughout the day.  Set up the Pit Stop and prepare food and drinks for riders.  Keep everything running smoothly.  Communicate with passing ride marshals/cabooses and home base at the Autry.

Marshals & Cabooses
When: 6am-4pm (start times depend on specific ride--100, 70, 50, 36 and 15 mile)
Where: Start at Autry Center or Long Beach

Strong riders, capable of basic mechanics assigned to each ride.  Guide and oversee the riders.  Keep everyone safe.  Communicate with home base at Autry and SAG drivers.  Mandatory orientations in May. 

SAG Driver
When: Shifts between 7am-5pm
Where: Segments of the route

Pick up exhausted riders.  Drop off at a pit stop or Autry.  Large car with bike rack needed.  Communicate with home base at the Autry.

Clean Up
When: 4-6pm
Where: Autry Center

Fresh volunteers needed to clean it all up!

Sign Removal
When: 5-8pm or Monday, June 10th
Where: Segments of the route
Take down signs along the route.  Car + bike works best.

Email martin@la-bike.org with questions and to sign up!