Hi everyone,
Ohio Riders members have always stepped up big time for Pelotonia for the past 7 years, either volunteering their time or participating in the event.
Many of you have helped with this in the past, and if you are interested in helping again, we would love to have you back! If you haven't done it before but this sounds like something you could be interested in, let me know and we can give you more details.
If you don't already know, the moto escorts ride along the route and help out anyone who needs assistance. The vast majority of stuff is chains coming off, flat tires, etc. Easy stuff. In the rare event there is a medical emergency, call 911.
The dates for the event are Saturday August 6, and Sunday August 7. Most of the help will be needed on Saturday, but there is always a need for a few people on Sunday too. The ride has a dual start on Saturday morning. One start is downtown Columbus and the other start is in Pickerington. First riders go out at 7:30AM.
The ride finishes Saturday at Kenyon College in Gambier, and Saturday night there is a huge party with food and beer!
On Sunday, the ride goes from Kenyon and ends in New Albany.
In the past, we have made arrangements for dorm rooms in Kenyon if you want to do both days, and we should be able to do that again this year too. We can have someone take your gear up too (pillow, sleeping bag/sheets, toiletries etc) so you don't have to worry about carrying it with you all day.
If you can only help out one day, or only a partial day, that's no problem at all.
If you can't ride this year, but still want to participate, there are TONS of other volunteer opportunities. Let me know and we can definitely find something for you to do.
Minimum requirements:
1. Have your full, valid endorsement, and have your bike plated, registered and insured.
2. Wear at minimum helmet, long sleeves, long pants, gloves, and closed toed shoes. At least a 3/4 helmet. No novelty german war helmets. This is requested by Pelotonia, as this is a safety oriented position.
3. No super loud bikes at low speeds. No straight pipes etc. Don't scare riders or make them deaf.
4. No jabronis!
It's really a pretty chill time, and a great way to be involved in the community, and help out with a great cause.
I have a handful of yellow safety vests that you can wear so you can be identified as an escort.
If you don't know how to change a bicycle tire, I can teach you. It's super easy.
Post up here, PM me or email me at pelotoniamoto@gmail.com if you want to participate, or if you have any questions at all.