Volunteers ensure the success of the hundreds of the bicycling charity events that take place every year in the U.S., and the LiveStrong Challenge bike ride is no exception.
Checking last night, it looked like the LiveStrong Seattle is in dire need of volunteers, with more than 450 volunteer positions open for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check volunteer registration page.
The LiveStrong Challenge in Seattle takes place on Sunday, June 21, with a 5K walk/run and bicycle ride options of 10, 45, 70 and 100 miles. It's preceded by LiveStrong Village at the Seattle Center on Saturday and followed by a post-ride party, also at the Seattle Center from 9 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Other LiveStrong Challenges are scheduled in San Jose on July 12, Philadelphia on Aug. 23, and Austin on Oct. 24-25.
Volunteers
All the volunteer positions, locations and shifts are noted on the volunteer registration page. There are some two dozens different volunteer duties, further divided by location and time. For instance, I volunteered to be a foot marshal during the morning hours.
Among the positions needed out on the course are foot marshals, course marshals, rest stop staff, and cycling medics.
A host of volunteers are needed at the Start/Finish at Fischer Pavilion at the Seattle Center. These positions include bag check, information booth, inventory control, mission booth, volunteer check-in, packet pick-up, and post-event party.
In addition, LiveStrong is seeking Rose Runners, who will give a rose to each cancer survivor who crosses the line. Kids and groups are suggested for this activity.
Bike routes
Although the rides all start and finish at the Seattle Center, most of the routes will be familiar with those of us who spend our bike-riding time on the Eastside.
The courses take in, variably, the Mercer Island loop, May Valley out to Tiger Mountain Road with a return via Lakemont Boulevard, the Lake Sammamish loop, and the lower half of the Lake Washington loop. Check the overall course map.
You may notice quite a few climbs in there. The 100-miler takes them all in, which is why it boasts 3,930 feet of elevation gain.
Donate
To donate to a participant in the Seattle event, see the LiveStrong Challenge Seattle donation page.
To keep up-to-date on Lance Armstrong Foundation news, see the blog.
Picture above from rkvaron's photostream at flickr.com.
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