Volunteers needed Saturday Aug 29 for a The 2026 Bay Ride
Hello Bay Area riders. I started TheBayRide 12 years ago and sourcing volunteers is always the hardest part. The ride is on Saturday August 29 and we will have ~1000 riders.
The money it raises goes into making streets safer for everyone, not
only for people on bikes. This year that has meant taking back a
shoulder on Skyline that had disappeared under years of pine needles
and ivy, pushing to make Hesperian survivable at Lewelling, and closing
gaps in the Bay Trail so riders are not pushed back out into traffic.
We could use some help on the day, and I would love it if some of that
help came from around here. There are aid stations along the route,
rider check-in on Friday evening and Saturday morning, and drivers who
follow the course and pick up anyone who cannot finish. You do not need
to ride a bike or know the first thing about them. Most shifts are three
or four hours at a folding table, handing out water and snacks to people
who are very glad to see you.
Volunteers get a shirt, food and drinks through the day, and a spot at
the finish line party at the end of it.
If you have a Saturday to give, the sign up is here:
https://bikemonkey.duplie.com/Event.jsp?eventDateId=510138
Happy to answer anything in the comments. And if you know a high
schooler who needs service hours, we are glad to sign off on those.