Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Denver Century Ride!

Our volunteers are an integral part of the success of our event. A team of over 100 volunteers are needed to produce the Denver Century Ride. We could not have this event without you and we are grateful for your time and energy.

The Denver Century Ride will benefit Bike Denver, Denver’s bicycle advocacy organization working to promote and encourage bicycling in Denver for fun, recreation and transportation, and to make Denver a better place to ride your bike!

Why Volunteer?

“We are both marathoners who do 4-6 marathons per year between the two of us and I can say without hesitation that your volunteers (whether they were manning the aid stations, on the street letting us know which way to go, or the policemen manning the course) were second to none. I have never enjoyed a group of volunteers more than I enjoyed everyone I encountered yesterday. In this type of event it is absolutely crucial to have the right people helping out and you have hit the mark. If there is any way to get the word out to your incredible volunteers, please thank them for me. They had the attitude I needed to make it through yesterday!”

“You and your crew did a wonderful job running this event. The route was beautiful. I rode through beautiful parts of the metro Denver area that I did not know existed. The road volunteers, aid stations, state troopers, and the post race lunch sponsors were great. Thanks again for sponsoring/organizing a great event. I look forward to riding next year. Kudos to you and the rest of the folks.”

Volunteer Information

Volunteer shifts are available Sunday, June 17 with short shifts from 4:30am to 8pm.

Attendance
We depend on your commitment to participate. Your presence and prompt arrival for your scheduled shifts are absolutely necessary. VERY IMPORTANT: If your schedule must change, or if you have an emergency, please contact us immediately!

Training Session
Information will be sent via email and an on-site training session will be held at a time and place TBD.

Volunteer Perks
Every volunteer receives the Official Volunteer T-shirt. Shirts will be distributed at the Training Session. Volunteers will also receive a meal ticket for the Post Ride Party and a goody bag with samples from our sponsors.

Our Current Volunteer Committee Options Include:

Registration
Assist with packet pick up for all registered cyclists including checking cyclists in, taking new registrations, answering questions and organizing registration packets.

Aid Stations
You’ll be out on the course helping fuel our cyclists for their trek! Assist with set up of tents and tables, prepare food and beverage for cyclists, answer questions for cyclists and cheer them on!

Bike Valet
Once the cyclists make their way back to Stapleton Central Park we’ll need to valet their bikes so they can wander through the exhibitors at the Post Ride Party. The Bike Valet is stationed within a fence parking area and these volunteers will ensure the safety of bikes after the ride.

Post Ride Party
These volunteers will assist with general festival needs including volunteer coordination, selling beverages, taking tickets for the BBQ lunch, and providing any needed support to the staff.

SAG Wagons
Can’t ride your bike 100 miles? No problem, you can drive it! Provide support to our cyclists by driving the route from aid station to aid station to help when needed. A vehicle with a bike rack is preferred but if you can throw one in the back of your truck that works too! *Must be able to unload and load bicycles.

Sweeper Cyclists
Do you ride a little slow and enjoy the scenery? This job is for you! You’ll be the opposite of the pace car….following our last rider through each course. These volunteers will ride the course and close it down as they go. You’ll be talking to our Course Marshals, aid stations and police and letting them know the last cyclist is through and their job is done as you travel the course. These volunteers must have their own bicycle and be willing to ride half or the entire course.

Signage Team
Have you ever wanted to direct traffic, here’s your chance! Our signage team will be in charge of placing the directional signs out along the course so our cyclists don’t lose their way. You’ll be working closely with a course manager and will drive the course and place signs in their designated locations the day before the ride. If you aren’t available on Saturday to put the signs out, we also be taking them down Sunday afternoon.

Tear Down
What goes up must come down. Join us Sunday evening as we pack up the aid station supplies and festival equipment for next year.